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Castel San Pietro

Chiesa Rossa di San Pietro

Castel San Pietro

Chiesa Rossa di San Pietro

Highlight • Religious Site

Chiesa Rossa di San Pietro

Hiking

4.7

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Mountain biking

3.8

(10)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

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Parco delle gole della Breggia

Location: Castel San Pietro, Ticino, Switzerland

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March 25, 2021

Mountain biking

Wonderful view of the old cement factory and the Breggia gorges. Downhill no official MTB path but hiking trail with steps.

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Antonino Pigafetta

July 25, 2023

Hiking

Church of S. Pietro called Chiesa Rossa, on the rocky outcrop overlooking the river Breggia, in the complex of the ancient castle. The name of "red church" is due to the red color of the facade wanted by the bishop Archinti in 1599; a local tradition connects the name to the massacre of the fam. Rusca by the Busioni of Mendrisio which took place in the church on Christmas night of 1390.

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Antonino Pigafetta

July 25, 2023

Hiking

Above the door is a copy of the bas-relief representing the bishop of Como Bonifacio da Modena, who wanted the church, with two family crests at the sides and, below, Bonifacio himself giving a lecture. The original is kept inside.

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Parco delle Gole della Breggia – loop from Castel San Pietro

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Hike the Parco delle Gole della Breggia loop from Castel San Pietro, a moderate 2.1-mile trail through geological and historical wonders.

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#3.

Breggia Gorge Park – Punt da Canaa Stone Bridge loop from Chiasso

8.67km

02:51

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Castel San Pietro, Ticino, Switzerland

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