Rural mass on the Altopiano di Pinè
Located in a characteristic agricultural context of the Pinè Plateau, among fields cultivated on terraces delimited by ancient dry stone walls, the rural farmhouse represents a precious testimony to the local peasant tradition. According to oral testimonies and historical documents, the construction of the building dates back to the early twentieth century, around 1903.
The structure, small in size and almost square in plan, is spread over two levels: the ground floor and the first floor. It was made with materials available in the area and according to the construction techniques of the time: the load-bearing walls are composed of rounded river pebbles, while the roof and the intermediate floor are characterised by the use of wood. The roof preserves the traditional porphyry slab mantle, a typical element of local rural architecture. Throughout its history, the building has been used as a storage for agricultural tools and as a space dedicated to the conservation and processing of products grown in the surrounding fields, including rye, corn and cabbage, which are the basis of typical local products such as corn flour and sauerkraut. The ground floor was also used as a stable for trawlers.
In 2025, thanks also to the support of PNRR funds, conservation restoration, functional recovery of the building and enhancement of the dry stone walls were carried out, with the aim of preserving the heritage and making it accessible to the community. Today the farm becomes a place of encounter and knowledge, open to both adults and children, where they can discover the agricultural activities of the past and the link between the territory, crops and local traditions. Children will be able to approach the ancient farming practices and observe the cultivation of the typical products of the Pinè Plateau.
The building is located along the road that connects the hamlet of Miola to the town of Prada, in the hamlet of Faida. It will be open to the public every Friday from 1 August to 15 September, from 10 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm. Visits can also be arranged by appointment on other days of the week.
