Bormio (formerly Worms) lies in the Veltlin (Italian Veltellina) at the northwest foot of the Ortles group and at the western end of the pass across the Stilfser Joch, close to the Italian-Swiss frontier.
The little town popular as a health resort, tourist center and winter sports resort, has a fine old center. In its surroundings are several mineral springs which can be used for therapeutic purposes.
At the south edge of Bormio is the lower station of the cableway which goes up to Bormio 2000 near the tree line. The second section leads to Bormio 3000, immediately at the foot of the Cima Bianca (3,012m/9,940ft). The surrounding area offers superb winter sports facilities, including an artificial snow-making installation. From Bormio 3000 a 45-minute climb can be made up to the Vallecetta. Also in this area is a cableway to the Ciuk (1,620m/5,346ft), from where a chairlift continues to La Rocca (2,126m/7,016ft).
Northwest of the parish church, in Via Buon Consiglio, is the Palazzo De Simoni, which houses the municipal museum, the Museo Civico, with a historic collection.
Address: Museo Civico, Via Buon Consiglio 25, I-23032 Bormio, Italy
At the extreme northern end of Bormio, in Via Monte Ortigara, is a mineralogical museum (Museo Mineralogico Naturalistico Valli di Bormio). Near the museum, in Via Sertorelli, can be found the Botanical Garden.
Address: Museo Mineralogico Naturalistico Valli di Bormio, Via Monte Ortigara 2, I-23032 Bormio, Italy
In the Piazza Cavour, east of the center of Bormio, is the Baroque parish church, the Chiesa Collegiata SS. Gervasio e Protasio; (17th century); to the left stands the loggia of the Kuèerc, the former court of justice, behind which is the Torre Civica (town tower).
A short way to the south of the river in Bormio is Combo with the Santuario del Crocifisso (or Sant'Antonio Abbate; 14th century); the interior is decorated with 15th and 16th century frescoes.
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