Imer: Nature, Landscape and Culture

When deciding whether Imer suits your interests, different themes may play a role: the Percorso sensoriale, the Val Noana Botanical Garden, La Vederna, orienteering courses and a fresco of Saint Christopher. They represent landscape design, recreated habitats, land use, physical activity and art. You can use these highlights as a guide when planning a stay and considering which features of the place interest you most.

Nature experiences and botanical habitats

The Percorso sensoriale was designed as an accessible nature experience for locals and tourists. It comprises seven stations with artistic or functional installations. The experience is shaped both by its accessible design and by the individual stations. If you compare nature experiences by their focus, the installations are the main feature here.

The Val Noana Botanical Garden covers about one hectare and recreates eight habitats found in the protected natural area. It provides access to a limited part of this natural environment within a Natura 2000 site designated as a Site of Community Importance. The area and the habitats offer two different points of reference: the garden’s area of about one hectare describes its size, while the eight recreated habitats define its focus. This sets the garden apart in its description from the Percorso sensoriale, which is characterized by its seven stations and installations.

La Vederna: meadows and an excursion destination

La Vederna is a meadow-filled hollow at an altitude of 1,300 meters on the mountain of the same name. It has long been used for grazing livestock and making hay. These two uses give the landscape a specific cultural and historical dimension: its characterization includes not only the landform but also its use for grazing and haymaking.

La Vederna is also a destination and starting point for numerous excursions. Examples include Cros, Morosna and Monte Pavione. This means the place can be considered both as a landscape destination and in connection with excursions. The names specify the destinations mentioned, while La Vederna itself serves both roles in this description—as a destination and a starting point.

Orienteering and fresco art

Imer has permanent orienteering courses: one in the village and one in the hamlet of Cappuccetto Rosso. The two location descriptions distinguish the courses from one another. A map is available at the tourist office; check its current availability before your visit.

A fresco from the 18th century can be seen on the exterior of the Chiesa di Imèr. It depicts Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travellers, carrying the Christ Child across a river. The subject combines a religious depiction with a reference to travel: Christopher’s role as patron saint and the river crossing shown in the fresco are distinct aspects of the image. For considering your interests, the fresco complements the nature and landscape themes with a specific example of religious art.

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