| Malesco | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Piedmont | |
| Altitude | 761 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 43.18 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1374 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Malaysians | |
| POSTAL CODE | 28854 | |
| Patron | Saints Peter and Paul | |
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Malesco is a country of Piedmont, in province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
To know
Geographical notes
Malesco is the most populous village in Val Vigezzo located at the meeting of the routes that connect the Val d'Ossola, the Locarnese is Cannobio on the Lake Maggiore. The characterizing element of this town is the historic center which develops on a network of stone alleys surrounded by buildings also dry built with the typical stone roof of these valleys. The municipality of Malesco is also an access point to the Val Grande National Park, the wildest nature reserve in Europe, reachable through the Loana Valley.
When to go
Thanks to its sheltered position, it is suitable for both summer and winter stays. However, the mid-seasons should not be underestimated as they allow you to appreciate nature without too many tourists
Background
Malesco was already inhabited in pre-Roman times as evidenced by the archaeological finds kept in the Museum of the Val Grande National Park and the prehistoric boulder used for Celtic rites.
How to orient yourself
Malesco: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Milan Malpensa Airport (Malpensa airport).
By car
Malesco can be reached by the motorway of the tunnels 
Genoa - Gravellona Toce
- Highway
del Sempione to the Masera-Valle Vigezzo exit - Highway
of the Vigezzo Valley
On the train
Malesco is one of the stops of the Domodossola - Locarno railway
- 2 Malesco station.
How to get around
What see
- Ecomuseum Ed Leuzerie and Scherpelit, @[email protected]. It is an ecomuseum created to protect the ethnographic, artistic, historical, architectural, folkloristic, naturalistic and geological heritage of the valley. It includes all the main buildings in the country:
- 1 Val Grande National Park Museum, Piazza Ettore Romagnoli, 5, ☎ 39 0324 92444.
full: € 2, over 65 and TCI members: € 1, <3 years: free; possibility of a combined ticket with the Mulino del Piano. 
in July and August, 10: 00-12: 00 and 15: 30-18: 30 from Tuesday to Sunday; in the other months, variable calendar consult the site. collects archaeological finds from Malesco and the nearby areas and describes the technique of extraction and use of soapstone, very widespread in these areas - 2 Ancient wash house, Church square. Characteristic mountain wash house with an exhibition on Giovanni Maria Salati, a Malaysian who first swam across the lake Sleeve
- 3 Basilisk Fountain. Fountain with a bronze sculpture depicting a basilisk, a mythological figure typical of the folklore of the Valley.
- 4 Parish Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
- 5 Oratory of San Bernardino da Siena.
- 6 Mulin dul Tač, Plan of Zornasco. Ancient mill used for grinding wheat.
- 7 Coppellato boulder, via Roma. Boulder where cupels dating back to ancient Celtic rites are engraved. Nearby is the "Sasso Scivolone" which, according to legend, brings fertility to those who slip on it.
- 1 Val Grande National Park Museum, Piazza Ettore Romagnoli, 5, ☎ 39 0324 92444.
full: € 2, over 65 and TCI members: € 1, <3 years: free; possibility of a combined ticket with the Mulino del Piano. 
in July and August, 10: 00-12: 00 and 15: 30-18: 30 from Tuesday to Sunday; in the other months, variable calendar consult the site. collects archaeological finds from Malesco and the nearby areas and describes the technique of extraction and use of soapstone, very widespread in these areasEvents and parties
- Misguided. Short film festival
- Malaysian Carnival.
- Once upon a time ... Malesco. Event that allows you to relive the traditions and culture of the inhabitants of Malesco through the streets of the town, who for the occasion dress up in traditional clothes and demonstrate the ancient crafts.
What to do
Shopping
- Ossolano Brewery, Via C. Mellerio, 49, ☎ 39 339 7572882. Shop of excellent craft beers in a historic building in the historic center.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- Leon d'Oro restaurant, Via Conte Mellerio, 49, ☎ 39 345 714 1686. It has rooms for the B&B service.
- La Peschiera Restaurant Pizzeria, Via Peschiera, 23, ☎ 39 0324 94458.
- La Sosta restaurant and pizzeria, Via Conte Mellerio, 21, ☎ 39 392 343 8637.
- Ramo Verde Restaurant, Via Conte Mellerio, 5, ☎ 39 0324 95012.
Where stay
Average prices
- Alpine hotel, Via al Piano, 57, ☎ 39 0324 95118.
- Panorama hotel, SS337, 25, ☎ 39 0324 95022.
- B&B Val Grande, Via Col. Attilio Moneta, 12, ☎ 39 349 506 1108.
