Carobbio degli Angeli (

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, located about northeast of

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and about southeast of

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. Carobbio degli Angeli borders the following municipalities: Bolgare,

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, Gandosso, Gorlago,

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History

The village has Roman origins. In the 14th century AD it received a castle. Later it was a possession of the

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. The current ''comune'' was created in 1928 through the merger of Carobbio and Santo Stefano degli Angeli.

Main sights

*''Castello degli Angeli'' ("Castle of the Angels") *''Villa Riccardi'', used by the bishops of Bergamo for their leisure.

References

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