- the emotions' tower -

House of the Devil

Entering “Orrido di Bellano” it is possible to see a three-storey tower, with a pentagonal plan, overlooking the Pioverna stream

It is today known as the “Ca’ del Diavol”, the dialectal Italian name of “House of the Devil”: the murals on the highest area of the museum show indeed the devil and some other mythological figures. Moreover, some myths represent it as the location of many satanic rituals, orgiastic parties, and meetings

Ca’ del Diavol (House of the Devil) has just been refurbished and its three levels, also with the help of some multimedia exhibit, are meant to lead the visitor through the history of Bellano’s origins.

First of all, the visitor is welcomed by the historical figure of Sigismondo Boldoni, a famous citizen of Bellano.

The first level, the lowest, is all about history: it presents the geological formation and composition of the Orrido di Bellano and Lake Como’s territory, mentioning the importance of Pioverna river’s waters and its touristic discovery.

The second floor, still presented by Sigismondo Boldoni, speaks the legend: as if it was magic, a large book tells the story of Pesa Vegia”, the most ancient and important historical re-enactment of the entire area.

Finally, the third and last floor is about the journey. Up-to-date VR technologies allow the visitor to literally travel around the territory: starting from Ca’ del Diavol, it goes up following the Pioverna river until it reaches the canyon, it continues through Valsassina and then reaches the high peak of the Grigna mountain. The journey finishes then making the visitor “fly” over Lake Como and coming back to the museum.

ORRIDO + HOUSE OF THE DEVIL FARES

ORRIDO + HOUSE OF THE DEVIL WEEKDAYS (excluding month of August)

Full price: € 10

Residents in the Municipality of Bellano, Disability Card holders and one accompanying person: free of charge

Reduced price from 0 to 14 years (accompanying person required): € 5

School groups 0 – 14 years: € 5 per pupil + accompanying teachers free of charge

School groups over 14 years: € 8 per pupil + accompanying teachers free of charge

Groups (min. 15 people): € 8 each + 1 free accompanying person every 15 people

FAMILY rate (2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): € 20

 

ORRIDO + HOUSE OF THE DEVIL SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, BANK HOLIDAYS AND AUGUST

Full price: € 15

Residents in the Municipality of Bellano, Disability Card holders and one accompanying person: free of charge

Reduced price from 0 to 14 years (accompanying person required): € 5

School groups 0 – 14 years: € 5 per pupil + accompanying teachers free of charge

School groups over 14 years: € 12 per pupil + accompanying teachers free of charge

Groups (min. 15 people): € 12 each + 1 free accompanying person every 15 people

FAMILY rate (2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years): € 30

ORRIDO + HOUSE OF THE DEVIL + SAN NICOLAO + GIANCARLO VITALI MUSEUM

ORRIDO + HOUSE OF THE DEVIL + SAN NICOLAO + GIANCARLO VITALI MUSEUM WEEKDAYS

Full price: € 15,00

Residents in the Municipality of Bellano, Disability Card holders and one accompanying person: free of charge

Reduced price 0-14 years (accompanying person required): € 5,00

School groups 0-14 years: € 5,00 per pupil + accompanying teachers free of charge

School groups over 14 years: € 11,00 per pupil + accompanying teachers free of charge

Groups (min. 15 people): € 11,00 each + 1 free accompanying person every 15 present

 

ORRIDO + CA’ DEL DIAVOL + SAN NICOLAO + GIANCARLO VITALI MUSEUM BANK HOLIDAYS, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND AUGUST

Full price: € 20,00

Residents in the Municipality of Bellano, Disability Card holders and one accompanying person: free of charge

Reduced price 0-14 years (accompanying person required): € 5,00

School groups 0-14 years: € 5,00 per pupil + accompanying teachers free of charge

School groups over 14 years: € 15,00 per pupil + accompanying teachers free of charge

Groups (min. 15 people): € 15,00 each + 1 free accompanying person for every 15 people present

OPENING TIMES

FROM MARCH 21st to MAY 31st

Visits in English can be scheduled directly at the ticket office upon availability

Scheduled English visits at 10:30 – 12:30 – 14:30

VISIT INFORMATION

Visits in English are at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Other time slots can be agreed directly at the ticket office upon availability.

A maximum of 8 people are allowed to enter Ca’ del Diavol per time slot. The complete visit lasts about 45 minutes. Please arrive at the ticket office at least 10 minutes before your booked visit time, otherwise you will lose your place. Tickets are non-refundable.

Dogs of all sizes are allowed in the Orrido. Dogs are NOT allowed in the Ca’ del Diavol. Dogs are permitted in the Giancarlo Vitali Museum and San Nicolao Contemporary Art only if they are kept in a bag or carrier.

It’s NOT allowed to take pictures inside Ca’ del Diavol.

Tours at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. are in english

Ca’ del Diavol ticket includes admission to the Orrido.

CONTACTS

ORRIDO DI BELLANO E CA’ DEL DIAVOL (Bellano gorge and House of the Devil)

Piazza S. Giorgio, 23822, Bellano (LC)

Phone number +39 0341 1812535

Reservations: gruppi@orridobellano.it

Facebook profile @orridobellano

Instagram profile @orrido_bellano

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