Rota d'Imagna (
Bergamasque
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: ) is a ''
comune
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'' (municipality) in the
Province of Bergamo in the
Italian
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* Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries
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*** Regional Ita ...
region of
Lombardy, located about northeast of
Milan
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and about northwest of
Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 857 and an area of .
[All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute ]Istat
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.
Rota d'Imagna borders the municipalities of
Brumano
Brumano (Bergamasque: ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italy, Italian region of Lombardy, located about northeast of Milan and about northwest of Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 96 and a ...
,
Corna Imagna,
Locatello,
Sant'Omobono Imagna
Sant'Omobono Terme (previously Sant'Omobono Imagna; Bergamasque: ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about northeast of Milan and about northwest of Bergamo.
Sant' Omobono Imag ...
,
Valsecca.
Tourism
Rota d’Imagna is considered the main tourism centre of the Imagna Valley because of its abundant and largely unspoilt natural landscape and spectacular mountain views. Offering various activities for different types of tourists, such as trekking, mountain walks, horse riding, relaxation in wellness centres and eno-gastronomic pleasures, Rota d’Imagna attracts many tourists from all over the world. The town is well known for providing
sustainable tourism.
Attractions
The Church of Rota Fuori, dedicated to San Siro, is a major tourist attraction. It was built in 1496 and restructured in 1765, and it owns many art works of great significance including works of Gaetano Peverada,
Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli
Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli (commonly known as il Morazzone; 1573–1626) was an Italian painter and draughtsman who was active in Milan. He is mainly known for his altarpieces, but his outstanding achievements are large decorative frescoes ...
and
Carlo Ceresa together with other frescos and carvings dating back to the 17th century.
The Church of Rota Dentro, dedicated to San Gottardo, was built in 1496 and presents valuable granite portal and other significant art works.
Ca’ Piatone is a stately palace built in the 17th century, famous for being the birthplace of
Giacomo Quarenghi
Giacomo Quarenghi (; rus, Джа́комо Кваре́нги, Džákomo Kvaréngi, ˈdʐakəmə kvɐˈrʲenʲɡʲɪ; 20 or 21 September 1744) was an Italian architect who was the foremost and most prolific practitioner of neoclassical architectu ...
, a well-known Italian architect.
Demographic evolution
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