Val Tidone - The Sacred Places

A Two-Day Event of Art, Faith, and Territory

Val Tidone - The Sacred Places is an event that blends art, spirituality, and hiking in the territory of Borgonovo Val Tidone, in the province of Piacenza, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Promoted by the Val Tidone Historical Cultural Committee, the initiative guides visitors to discover the ancient churches and minor chapels of the valley, guardians of centuries of history and popular devotion.

The Program

The event unfolds over two days. On Saturday, it opens with the inauguration of an art exhibition at Torre Breno, an ancient fortress of the area, followed by a free guided tour of the complex. Sunday is the main day: the guided excursion "From Church to Church along the Tidone Trail" departs from Bilegno, leading walkers through rural landscapes and places of worship.

• Extraordinary opening of the churches of San Giorgio di Bilegno, SS. Giacomo e Filippo di Bruso, and Sant'Ilario di Breno, with documentary material on their history
• Holy Mass in the church of Bilegno
• Exhibition of ancient agricultural tools, copies of parchments from the church archives, and a historical-naturalistic photographic exhibition on the Tidone Trail
• Refreshment point organized by the Borgonovo Alpini Group
• Concluding historical conference with the participation of historian Giacomo Nicelli

A Heritage to Rediscover

Val Tidone, stretching between the Piacenza hills bordering Lombardy, preserves a dense network of ancient churches and rural chapels that testify to the territory's ancient religious organization. The event stems from the commitment of the newly formed Val Tidone Historical Cultural Committee, supported by local associations such as the Italian Touring Club, the Borgonovo Alpini Group, the Pro Loco Borgonovo, and the associations "La Strada dei Mulini" and "Sentiero del Tidone APS".

Between Hiking and Culture

The event's formula combines the pleasure of slow walking along the valley's trails with the discovery of local artistic and architectural heritage. The excursions, accompanied by environmental guides, allow visitors to experience the Val Tidone landscape authentically, while the extraordinary church openings and historical conferences offer an in-depth understanding of the religious and cultural identity of this corner of Emilia-Romagna.