Sondrio is the capital where the life of the citizens of this province is administered. Yet, despite being home to banks, offices, and schools, it has an ancient soul that must be rediscovered calmly. Walk along the Via dei Palazzi to discover a village where daily life still takes place at a leisurely pace, and wooden doors open onto spacious courtyards. Admire the ancient noble houses with their baroque portals, vaulted entrances, and wrought iron balconies.

Take a detour and reach the district of Fracaiolo, where once upon a time women gathered at the wash house. Imagine being able to listen to their conversations and what it must have been like, in the city squares, the comings and goings of commerce, and the chatter of people at the market, when social media didn’t exist, and meetings meant stepping out onto the streets.