Malpaga
Welcome to Malpaga: where history and nature meet
Hello! Are you ready to discover Malpaga, a fraction of the municipality of Cavernago, in the province of Bergamo? This small village, located about 13 km from the capital, will surprise you with its history and natural beauty.
Monuments and places of interest
One of the most visited places in Malpaga is the Castle of Malpaga, located in the center of the village and inside the Parco del Serio. This ancient manor belonged to the Visconti family and was restored by the famous condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni in 1456. From that moment on, the castle became the seat of his court and was enriched with important works of art.
If you are passionate about architecture, you cannot miss the Church of San Giovanni Battista, located in the main square of Malpaga. This Renaissance-style church was built between the 16th and 17th centuries and preserves valuable frescoes and paintings inside.
Not far from the inhabited center, there is also Cascina Sant'Egidio, an ancient farmhouse from the 17th century that offers a rural living experience. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the Bergamo countryside and taste local products.
Notes
If you are curious to discover the origins of the name Malpaga, you can consult the Dizionario corografico-universale dell'Italia sistematicamente suddiviso secondo l'attuale partizione politica d'ogni singolo Stato italiano. This source, dating back to 1850, contains numerous information about the various Italian regions, including the name of the inhabitants of Malpaga.
Bibliography
If you want to deepen the history of Malpaga, we recommend consulting Treccani.it Malpaga, where you will find numerous articles and photographs that will help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the village.
External links
We hope that our brief guide has been useful in discovering Malpaga and its treasures. If you have any other questions or curiosity, do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing us and enjoy your visit!
