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Bienno

Where
Valle Camonica
Bienno (BS)
Contacts
+39 0364 40001
Official site
Infopoint
Infopoint Darfo Boario Terme
Piazza Einaudi, 2, Darfo Boario Terme (BS)
+39 0303 748751

Since Roman times Val Camonica has been home to iron craftsmen but the Celtic period was particularly intense: work relied on fatigue as much as the anvil and hammer.

Only in the tenth century did the Benedictines in Bienno (BS) begin using water mills.

It turns out that the paddle wheel is perfectly adapted to the Grigna stream.  So began the construction of the "Vaso Re" artificial canal.

From then on the steel industry become central throughout the area up to the present day despite the crisis that hit the sector in the nineteenth century. But the famous iron artisans of Bienno have continued to be appreciated. Now you can discover the industrial history of the village by visiting the places along the course of the Vaso Re.

Bienno is not only a medieval centre. Between the narrow alleyways, high stone walls and tall houses, it boasts original archways decorated with friezes and coats of arms chiselled in stone, while the Renaissance palazzetti are equipped with elegant arcades. Among the cobbled courtyards there are churches and tall well-preserved towers.
The village comes alive in the last week of August.

Under torchlight, hundreds of artists from all over Europe take part. The Mostra Mercato dell'Artigianato displays artistic artefacts along the alleys in the picturesque setting of the historic centre.

For the occasion, the historic mill, the Fucina Museum and the ancient art of forging come back to life, with demonstrations by the màihsters that reproduce the timeless art of water-powered hammers along the Vaso Re.


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Places

The Freedom Plane Tree of Breno

The imposing green monument at the gates of the town of Breno has been a symbol of freedom for two centuries.
  • Mountains
The Freedom Plane Tree of Breno
1.96 km

Borno Ski Area

Snowboarders, partygoers, and animal lovers will find a natural paradise here to discover with friends.
  • Mountains
Borno Ski Area
8.72 km

Terme di Boario

New-found fitness and a return to childhood fun in the green heart of the Valle Camonica
  • Wellness
Terme di Boario in Valle Camonica
9.54 km

The Maple Tree of Monte Schilpario

  • Mountains
The Maple Tree of Monte Schilpario
10.89 km

Rock Carvings National Park

The Rock Carvings National Park, in Valle Camonica, is the first of the Unesco Sites in Lombardy to be labelled as World Heritage in 1979
  • Unesco Sites
Rock Carvings National Park
11.29 km

Angolo Terme

Val di Scalve is a valley with breathtaking views and a large park for ultimate relax
  • Wellness
Terme di Angolo
11.85 km

The Scots Pine of Paspardo

Un secolare Pino silvestre cresce possente a pochi passi da importanti incisioni rupestri.
  • Active & Green
The Scots Pine of Paspardo
12.15 km

Bagolino - Gaver

A charming ski resort in the heart of the Adamello Nature Park, perfect for those living in and around Brescia.
  • Mountains
Bagolino - Gaver
12.96 km

Gaffione Mine

Comune di Schilpario (BG)
  • Active & Green
Gaffione Mine
13.19 km

Schilpario, a Nordic skiing paradise

  • Mountains
Schilpario, Val di Scalve
13.19 km

Maniva in the heart of the valley

  • Active & Green
Maniva in the heart of the valley
14.39 km

Montecampione and Maniva

  • Mountains
Montecampione (BS)
14.59 km

Sant'Aloisio- Tassara Mine

Comune di Collio (BS)
  • Active & Green
Sant'Aloisio- Tassara Mine
14.6 km

Montecampione Ski Area

Learn a new sport with Montecampione's ski school, or take on one of the daredevil black runs!
  • Mountains
Montecampione Ski Area
14.79 km

Piste del Corniolo

  • Mountains
Pista del Corniolo - Montecampione
14.82 km

Where to sleep

RESIDENZA LUNGOIMAGLI

Bienno
RESIDENZA LUNGOIMAGLI
338 mt

IL GUFETTO

BIENNO
IL GUFETTO
376 mt

QUADRETTO

Bienno
QUADRETTO
433 mt

PIETRO - CONTRIZIO

BIENNO
PIETRO - CONTRIZIO
461 mt

A LA RIA

Bienno
A LA RIA
473 mt

CASA SERENA

BIENNO
CASA SERENA
548 mt

RUC

Cividate Camuno
RUC
1.05 km

RUC 1

Cividate Camuno
RUC 1
1.05 km

LA CASA DI WILMA

Breno
LA CASA DI WILMA
1.13 km

LE ALPI - VERDI

CIVIDATE CAMUNO
LE ALPI - VERDI
1.38 km

OASI VERDE

Bienno
OASI VERDE
1.59 km

LE ALPI - ROMA

CIVIDATE CAMUNO
LE ALPI - ROMA
1.95 km

QUADER NIDI NEL VERDE

Bienno
QUADER NIDI NEL VERDE
2.1 km

ROSSI DANIELE

Breno
ROSSI DANIELE
2.19 km

AL CAMPANILE

Malegno
AL CAMPANILE
2.26 km

ASTRIO

Breno
ASTRIO
2.44 km

GIARDINO

Breno
GIARDINO
2.64 km

CORTE GIORGI

BRENO
CORTE GIORGI
2.83 km

DA SAPI'

Esine
DA SAPI'
2.97 km

LA TORRE A COLORI

ESINE
LA TORRE A COLORI
3.07 km