Casa Guicciardi – Noble elegance in the heart of Ponte in Valtellina
📍 Where it is located and how to get there
Casa Guicciardi is located in the historic center of Ponte in Valtellina, in the province of Sondrio, along via Senatore Enrico Guicciardi, just a few steps from the main square of the village.
To reach it:
- 🚗 By car: from Sondrio, follow the SS38 east for about 10 km to Ponte in Valtellina.
- 🥾 On foot: a walk through the cobblestone streets of the village leads to the building, immersed in a context rich in history and charm.
🏠 A building between history and architecture
Casa Guicciardi is a significant example of Valtellinese noble architecture. Access to the courtyard is through a monumental portal in stone, topped by a round arch, where traces of the coat of arms of the Quadrio family, the ancient owners of the place, can still be seen on its keystone.
The building later belonged to the Guicciardi family and constituted one of the bodies of the large noble complex that extended along via Chiuro and via Senatore Enrico Guicciardi.
🎨 Precious interiors and artistic details
Inside the courtyard, on the north side, a wide portico with cross vaults opens up, supported by a singular column with an unusual-shaped capital. This space introduces a representative room characterized by a large fireplace, on whose hood an imposing coat of arms of the Guicciardi family made of stucco is displayed.
The umbrella ceiling of the hall is decorated with scroll motifs, which testify to the artistic taste of the time and the importance of the building in the local context.
🕰️ A link to local history
Casa Guicciardi represents an important piece in the history of Ponte in Valtellina, telling through its architecture and decorative details the events of the noble families that have inhabited it. The building is an integral part of the cultural heritage of the village and contributes to defining its historical identity.
ℹ️ Useful information
- 📍 Address: Via Senatore Enrico Guicciardi, Ponte in Valtellina (SO)
- 🕒 Visits: the building is privately owned and not open to the public. It is recommended to admire it from the outside during a walk in the historic center.
