Tiolo
Title: Tiolo - A quiet oasis in the heart of Valtellina
Tiolo is a charming hamlet of Grosio, a municipality in the province of Sondrio, situated in the heart of Valtellina. It is an ideal place for a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of the city, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Tiolo is one of the few places located just a few kilometers away from famous tourist destinations such as Bormio and Livigno.
Title: Local Food
When it comes to local food, Tiolo has a great tradition of Valtellinese cuisine. Among the typical dishes of the area, we mention "papa de cunfecc", the unmistakable "pizzocher" or buckwheat gnocchi seasoned with Valtellina cheese, and "sciatt" (buckwheat fritters with a heart of melted cheese). These fritters have an irregular shape and are inspired by the shape of a toad - in dialect, "sciatt" are called "Manzola".
Title: Economy
The economy of Tiolo is based on agriculture, cattle and sheep breeding, and the presence of small craft activities. There are also several companies that produce typical local products such as the famous Valtellina caciocavallo or pizzoccheri.
Title: Church of the Visitation
One of the main attractions of Tiolo is the Church of the Visitation, dating back to the 15th century. This church was defined as "elegant and well decorated" by the bishop of Como Feliciano Niguarda in 1589. With a sober Romanesque-Lombard style bell tower, the church was destroyed by fire in 1618, but then rebuilt and consecrated by Bishop Sisto Carcano in 1624. The church, which was a curacy from 1511, became a parish in 1907. The interior has a single nave, with two side altars.
Title: Wooden Altarpiece of the Main Altar
Another attraction of Tiolo is the Wooden Altarpiece of the Main Altar, with four columns and the statues of San Rocco and San Bernardo, a remarkable wooden work richly decorated and gilded that encloses a painting representing the Visitation of the Virgin Mary to St. Elizabeth, painted by the painter Carlo Marni di Premadio in 1663. The altarpiece was made by the brothers Domenico and Giovan Pietro Ramus, sons of Giovan Battista di Edolo, from 1663 to 1666, who in that period lived in Tiolo in the district house.
Title: Curiosities about Tiolo
And then there are the ancient stone fountains dating back to around 300 AD, characteristic of the small village. Moreover, not far from Tiolo, to the south of the village, you can visit a beautiful centuries-old chestnut grove.
Tiolo is built on both sides of State Road 38 of Stelvio and follows the Adda River on the left bank. The spoken dialect is the Valtellinese dialect, the Tiolino version, a hybrid between those of Grosio and Sondalo. The village is famous for its central fountain, the Bui de Mez (middle fountain), located in the center of the village.
Title: Conclusions
Tiolo, with its traditional cuisine, the Church of the Visitation and the wooden altarpiece of the main altar, the ancient stone fountains, and the beautiful landscape, is a small oasis of peace and tranquility that does not lack attractions for those who visit the Adda Valley.
