Malga Lunga, Resistance museum in a mountain hut near Gandino, Italy

Malga Lunga is a mountain refuge at 1,235 m between Gandino and Sovere, near the Farno basin, now a Resistance museum. Inside are photographs of the fighters, the flag of the 53rd Garibaldi Brigade "13 Martiri di Lovere", anti-fascist posters and letters written by the combatants to their families before execution. Outside stand memorial stones and monuments to the fallen partisans.

The 53rd Garibaldi Brigade "13 Martiri di Lovere", led by Giovanni Brasi, occupied the site, which was attacked on 17 November 1944 by a platoon of the Tagliamento Legion stationed at Sovere. The partisans lost; Lieutenant Giorgio Paglia surrendered on condition the wounded be treated, but the wounded were killed and the prisoners executed at Costa Volpino on 21 November. Former partisans later restored the building as a memorial to the brigade.

The site tells the story of the Bergamo resistance movement against fascism, which unfolded in this remote mountain area and brought together people from across the region. The displayed objects and documents show how daily life looked for those who resisted and what dangers they faced each day.

The museum is accessible year-round but can be difficult to reach during heavy snowfall. Multiple hiking trails lead up from the towns of Sovere, Gandino, and Endine, so you can choose different routes depending on your fitness level.

The interior holds letters written by fighters to their families before execution, along with photographs of the combatants and a list of their military actions. The flag of the 53rd Garibaldi Brigade "13 Martiri di Lovere" is also displayed, and outside stand memorial stones and monuments to the fallen partisans.