Guarda and Ardez – pearls of Engadin
These two genuine villages belong to the area of Engadin in Switzerland- stretching from the Maloja pass to Zernez. More about them and the technique in sgraffito I.
Ardez is the other painted houses’ village using the sgraffito technique –
Maybe not as beautiful as Guarda, but let’s take a closer look at the details…
I loved their way of doing this! Carefully put together, leaving the window clear.
Water fountains in every open area. And, the windows of course.
Then, walking along the main street, this house really stood out from the others…
Some of the paintings want a restoration, but for the most part they are well preserved.
Leya 
I love this architecture and your post. Fascinating. I had never seen this before. The mural is lovely.
Thank you – I found it fascinating too. Old traditions and hopefully they will keep it alive.
Jag är egentligen mållös, vackra bilder för en fantastiska plats
Greetings, Patrizia
Grazie, dear Patrizia!
How lucky for me to be able to swing by via magic carpet and see your part of the world!!! I love this post!
Thank you for visiting!
just had a look at Part 1 too… what a magical place, so every house has its own personality, like its oners maybe 🙂 very colorful, so picturesque and unique… the last but one image left me speechless… how old is this building? the facade reminds me of the frescoes of a medieval church… beautiful!!
As the technique is old too, I believe they are some hundred years. And indeed they look like medieval frescoes.
Magnifico!!!
I’m glad you liked this – a joy walking there.
Oh, so beautiful.
janet
Much fine craftsmanship here!
🙂 This is so pretty!
Have a very HAPPY Sunday 🙂
Thank you – you too!