Lower Valsesia
Borgosesia

The village of Carnival

Ancient history, environment, enterprise, work, economy, trade characterize the profile of this Valsesian town, the industrial and economic capital and the most populous center of the area.


Its origins are truly ancient if historical accounts assign its founding in 14 B.C., with the Latin name of Seso which later became Borgofranco and finally Borgosesia. There are several chapters in Italian history that mention this Valsesian center, from the Middle Ages to the Napoleonic era, from the Risorgimento to the wars of the last century.


Of interest in the village is the Parish Church dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, an imposing 17th-century building with a spacious and bright interior, which houses admirable works by Bernardino Lanino, Gaudenzio Ferrari, Tanzio da Varallo, Rocca, Gianoli, Zali and many others, as well as several splendid antique furnishings, the Shrine of Saint Anne, on a hill at the edge of the village accessible via a pathway characterized by devotional chapels, and the Napoleonic Bridge that leads to the hamlet of Agnona. 



Borgosesia is known everywhere for its Carnival, a grand, traditional, and heartfelt event that enjoys its own notoriety and special vitality

Also interesting is the part of the territory that develops on the Fenera Natural Park: from the locality of Fenera San Giulio starts the itinerary that leads to the discovery of the Caves, true karst cavities unique in their kind in the Valsesian territory.


Inside these cavities, archaeological finds of great importance have been discovered: in addition to the remains of cave bears, Merck's rhinoceros, and other prehistoric animals, human remains dating back at least 300,000 years have been discovered here, which have redated the presence of humans throughout Northern Italy.

The archaeological remains are visible at the Carlo Conti Archaeology and Paleontology Museum, currently closed for renovation work, but absolutely not to be missed once the renovations are completed.


Borgosesia is known everywhere for its Carnival, a grand, traditional, and heartfelt event that enjoys its own notoriety and special vitality, matured over more than a century of life and always supported by strong popular passion and significant participation.

An unusual feature of the Carnival of Borgosesia is a unique event: the Mercu Scurot, the Wednesday of ashes.  If the traditional carnival ends on Fat Tuesday, in this Valsesian locality, it is the first day of Lent that marks the end of the festive period, in which a long parade, dressed in traditional tails, top hat, cloak, and galla, stages a funeral for the carnival itself.



      
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The Caves of Ara and the Fenera Park

The Fenera Mountain through its temple of the Sibyls

2:45h

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Borgosesia
Excursion to Monte Tovo

Wonder in every season of the year... but especially in autumn!

3h

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Borgosesia
The Caves Trail

A trip in nature to the oldest prehistoric site in Northern Italy

1h 45min

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Borgosesia
Cycle path from Borgosesia to Varallo

1.5h

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Pizzeria
La Verace
La Verace gourmet pizzeria and fry shop offers contemporary pizzas with Neapolitan dough, as an alternative to pizza we offer cold cuts and cheese appetize...
Borgosesia
Pizza
Restaurant
Once upon a time
Typical cuisine of meat, vegetables, cheese, and eggs cooked on a stone slab. Seasonal appetizers and fresh pasta dishes  ...
Borgosesia
Local cuisine
Italian cuisine
Vegetarian cuisine
Gluten-free cuisine
Restaurant
Osteria del Moro
Our Osteria is located in the center of Borgosesia. It has two rooms for aperitifs and dining, a menu that varies from regional dishes, seasonal proposals,...
Borgosesia
Italian cuisine
Restaurant
Trattoria Croce Bianca
Trattoria with a family atmosphere offering local cuisine and fresh seasonal products ...
Borgosesia
Local cuisine
Km0 cuisine / with self-produced ingredients
Restaurant
Ristorante bar Fraliba
We are north of Borgosesia on the road to Alagna, convenient parking, in summer you can sit on the terrace and enjoy the coolness of the Sesia. You can acc...
Borgosesia
Local cuisine
Italian cuisine
Vegetarian cuisine
Gluten-free cuisine
Affittacamere
★★★★★
Villa Agnona
Borgosesia
Villa Agnona is a classic 19th-century Valsesian house with an arched facade and a large garden. In 2023 it was completely renovated and transformed into c...
CAV
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Apartments of the Village
Borgosesia
Your home... away from home.Contact the property to check opening periods and rates...
Casa per ferie
Casa LoVi
Borgosesia
Two accommodations equipped with every comfort, finely renovated with respect for the 19th-century building’s historic character; they are part of an old...
GASTRONOMY
Bonetta Ermes Farm
(MILK, TOMA AND COW'S MILK CHEESES, BUTTER, YOGURT) Bonetta Ermes Farm: we are a husband and wife team with our two children, Marco and Elia. We run a...
Borgosesia
GASTRONOMY
La Minera
(TOMA AND COW'S CHEESES - BUTTER - YOGURT - FRESH CHEESES - CURED MEATS)We are a farm established in the area since 1957. We raise dairy and beef cattle, h...
Borgosesia
Bike Rental
Eazybike
Our rental is located in Borgosesia, in the lower Valsesia. We offer e-bike and MTB rentals, perfect for exploring the beauty of the area. During the summe...
Borgosesia
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