Sorbollano, a charming mid-mountain village, stands out for its past of shepherds and craftsmen, who have marked the local history with a touch of know-how and hard work. Built on a south-facing hillside, Sorbollano is made up of nine historic districts with evocative names such as Casi Subrani, Costa Di Soli, Valdarello and Poghju, each bearing the names of the original inhabitants and adding a touch of tradition and history to this sunny village. Historically, the commune was known for its intensive onion production, for which the growing conditions were optimal.
To the south, below the church, lies the medieval quarter of Contra Paisolu, home to some of the oldest houses in Sorbollano's history. At the heart of the village, the parish church of Sant'Andrea has a high bell tower and replaces an earlier, smaller Romanesque building. Tradition has it that the church was supposed to have been built outside the village, and that one evening oxen carried the stones to the centre of the village, where it stands today.
Sorbollano also boasts an elegant white granite fountain, adding to the charm of the village square. The surrounding green terraces, covered with vegetable gardens, add to the bucolic atmosphere of the place. This picturesque area, dotted with hills and valleys, is bordered by rugged natural sites to the north and winding footpaths. A cornice road overlooks the Rizzanese and Codi rivers, offering splendid views to travellers.
Sorbollano is ideal for lovers of hiking and natural landscapes, inviting visitors to lose themselves along its well-marked paths, discovering breathtaking panoramas and a heritage imbued with simplicity and authenticity.
