Sondrio Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Italian city in Valtellina
About Sondrio
The territory of Sondrio has numerous vineyards; wines produced include the Sassella and Grumello. Wine represents one of the main resources of this region, together with tourism, especially in winter. Another important piece of Sondrio's economy is its banking industry. The Banca Popolare di Sondrio and the Credito Valtellinese are headquartered in Sondrio and listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. Formerly an Ancient Roman military camp, today's Sondrio was founded by the Lombards: in their language Sundrium meant "Exclusive property", referring to the status of free men (arimanni) of the holders of the city and the surrounding land. After the fall of the Lombard Kingdom in Italy, Sondrio became part of the Holy Roman Empire. The Capitanei of Vizzola, who controlled much of the Valtellina,
Top Attractions in Sondrio
Explore the best things to see and do in Sondrio:
- ★Church of Stt. Gervasius and Protasius
- ★Valtellinese Museum of History and Art
Where to Stay in Sondrio
- 🏨Hotel Santa Caterina
Sondrio Travel Guide Sections
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