Il Ricetto di Candelo

Features Il Ricetto di Candelo

Your virtual tour guide to discover the village of Candelo, a tool that will make you discover the history and peculiarities of one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: accompanied by an exceptional guide you will cross the rue del Ricetto and discover its corners characteristics and curiosities.Ricetto di Candelo is a medieval village built between the 13th and 14th centuries.
The term "ricetto" derives from the Latin "receptum" which means refuge.
In fact, this term means a real fortified refuge, a place protected and wanted not by a local lord but by the Candelese community to preserve their goods (mainly cereals and wine) in case of attack.We invite you to visit the village, with its unique views and its small shops, but also to discover the area outside the medieval walls.Welcome and enjoy your visit!