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Chiavenna valley towers over an archaeological treasure trove.
There are two craggy hills at the northeastern edge of Chiavenna, one titled Paradiso and the other “Castellaccio.” Together, they form the Paradiso Botanical and Archaeological Park. A footbridge joins the peaks, which are separated by a slit at their bases called “la Caùrga.” Originally sculpted by glacial exaration, la Caùrga was used as a stone quarry by the Romans and later fortified for defense.
