Bormio has retained its seventeenth-century appearance in many of its features, which gives it a special charm. Bormio's attractions include many old buildings, churches and other historical monuments.
Among the attractions marked on any Bormio map, the famous baths of the Bagno Vecchi are of course at the top of the list. They were first built by the Romans and have been destroyed and restored many times since, finally getting their modern look.
Bormio's most frequently photographed sights include St Vitale Cathedral, the Alberti Tower, the chimes and the De Simoni Palace.
Bormio's world-famous attractions include the Botanical Gardens of Retsia. It was created in the eighties of the twentieth century in order to show tourists the flora of the Alps. Entrance to the garden and all guided tours are free.
On any sightseeing map of Bormio, you will find the small town of Grocio. It is located just 40 km from Bormio and is a real paradise for history buffs. In the description of its sights, which are a fragment of the historical part of the resort of Bormio, you will find Neolithic rock paintings, the ruins of a medieval castle, a church crypt with the remains of plague victims, a town house and the Visconti Villa.
Official website of Bormio also offers tours in off-road vehicles along the mountain roads of the resort.
