Holiday apartment in Moltedo: Baroque church art and paths through the valleys

Moltedo between Baroque art and paths through the valleys

Moltedo combines Baroque church art with a circular trail that passes through the village and with lanes that are narrow in the village centre and run uphill and downhill. If you choose a holiday apartment in Moltedo for a trip combining culture and activity, you will find two clearly distinct focal points: concentrated art appreciation and paths connected to the landscape.

Discover the Chiesa di San Bernardo

The Chiesa di San Bernardo is a particularly beautiful single-nave Baroque church with a barrel vault. It is completely decorated with frescoes and embellished with stucco. The high altar made of polychrome marble stands in front of a wooden choir. This combination of a clear spatial form, colourful furnishings and sculptural decoration draws attention to several facets of church art.

The painting Martirio di San Andrea by Domenico Fiasella is also located in the Chiesa di San Bernardo. The work Sacra Famiglia con Sant’Anna e Angelo, attributed to Anton Van Dick, is also located there. The two works complement the architectural features with specific artistic names and motifs. For a stay focused on culture, this creates a selection that goes beyond simply viewing a church interior.

Architecture and remembrance in the surrounding area

The Chiesa di Sant’Andrea is an example of late-17th-century Ligurian architecture and is in a ruined state. The Oratorio di Sant’Agostino is designed in the Ligurian Baroque style. The Oratorio dell’Immacolata Concezione stands out for its exterior stone cladding. The Historical Institute for the Resistance Museum is also located in the area around Moltedo. Together, these places lead from Baroque design and historic architectural forms to another connection with history.

On foot along the Anello degli ulivi

The Anello degli ulivi circular trail in Imperia passes through Moltedo. After leaving Moltedo, the Anello degli ulivi follows descending panoramic paths with views of the surrounding valleys. For you, this trail can form the more active part of a day, while churches and oratories provide a different rhythm. Those wishing to combine landscape and culture thereby have two clearly distinct ways of experiencing Moltedo.

Choose a holiday apartment in Moltedo based on your travel interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Moltedo, you can therefore consider which focus will shape your trip. Those interested in architecture can turn their attention to the Chiesa di San Bernardo, the works by Domenico Fiasella and Anton Van Dick, as well as the other religious buildings. If landscape experiences are the priority, the Anello degli ulivi with its panoramic paths and valley views should be part of your planning. With its narrow lanes running uphill and downhill, the village centre also adds its own distinctive spatial character to the decision about your accommodation.

You can find further places to discover at Trucco, Bussana, Chiusanico, Fanghetto, Prela, Latte, Taggia and Isolalunga.

For the overview of the wider area: Imperia.