Thanks to its numerous noble residences, the village of Tiarno di Sotto is also known as the “paes dei siori”, the village of the gentlemen
Image gallery: Tiarno di Sotto
Local archaeological findings date the origins of Tiarno di Sotto to Roman times. Around the 10th century, the number of houses in the village increased significantly and the village of Tiarno was divided into two parts. The inhabitants of colle S. Giorgio extended towards the valley, where nowadays Tiarno di Sopra lies, whereas the people who lived on the colle Lèngros moved in the opposite direction, where now Tiarno di Sotto is situated.
Today the village is subdivided into the districts of Moi, Villa and Degara. In the central square stands the St. Bartholomew's church which houses precious artworks. According to historic documents, the current church replaced a previous, rectangular church from 1348 which was expanded and renovated a few times over the centuries. The 72-metres-high bell tower made of bare stone and the wonderful altarpiece of the main altar, dating back to 1587 and attributed to the Venetian Tintoretto school, are particularly worth mentioning.
The St. George's church on a hill above Tiarno di Sotto can be reached in a one-kilometre-walk. In this place you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the two villages in the valley. During a stroll along the bank of the Rio Massangla you can admire an old mill of the 15th century, now a small museum and the marvellous waterfall cascata Gorg d'Abiss.
