Discover Serina – Holiday apartment in the Prealpi Orobie

Serina lies at an altitude of 821 m in the heart of the Prealpi Orobie. In a meadow hollow surrounded by several mountain ridges, its elevated location combines with a distinct alpine character. To the east rises Monte Alben, in an area between Val Serina, Val del Riso and Val Seriana.

Mountain scenery and trails for different kinds of days

Valle Serina offers hiking trails for different abilities, from a leisurely Sunday walk to challenging hikes. The SLB05 hiking stage follows the Via Mercatorum and reaches Serina after passing through Corone. This makes it possible to explore the landscape both on a relaxed outing and on a longer stage.

Trail 502, “Serina-Monte Alben”, starts in Serina, passes over Passo del Sapplì and Passo della Forca, and reaches the summit of Monte Alben at an altitude of 2,019 m. Another circular route, “Valle del Manzo e Sorgenti di Serina”, descends to the Torrente Serina and its springs.

Churches, art and rural traditions

The parish church of Serina was built between 1670 and 1760 by the Caniana brothers over an earlier 15th-century building. It houses Palma il Vecchio’s polyptych “Presentazione della Vergine”. Serina is also home to Palma il Vecchio’s birthplace and displays works by the artist.

A special historical detail is the Fontana Tricuspidale. It dates from 1645 and stands at the confluence of the two branches of the Via Mercatorum. Water flows from a bronze lion’s head; the large basin was carved from a single worked block of stone.

The Monastero SS.Trinità also combines architectural history and art. Construction began in 1643 and was completed in 1675; the nuns moved in the following year. The monastery includes a Baroque church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, with a cross-shaped floor plan, rich stucco decoration and large windows beneath the dome.

The Monastero SS.Trinità houses a depiction of the Holy Trinity by Palma il Giovane, as well as paintings attributed to Carlo Ceresa and Giovanni Carobbio. The community’s rural tradition includes the Fiera di Serina, an exhibition of cattle breeds.

The right holiday idea for your accommodation

The variety of trails and the combination of mountain scenery, art and rural traditions give a stay in Serina different points of focus. When choosing a holiday apartment in Serina, your preferred holiday pace is therefore a useful starting point: are leisurely walks, challenging mountain trails, historic art or regional traditions your main priority? This allows you to base your accommodation choice on the experiences you most want to discover during your time in the Prealpi Orobie.

Other destinations to discover include Brembilla, Locate Bergamasco, Grassobbio, Zandobbio, Rota D'imagna, Valtorta, Spinone Al Lago and Grumello Del Monte.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bergamo.