Bolzano Bellunese

Bolzano Bellunese
Frazione

The gorges of the Ardo between the Rifugio 7º Alpini and Bolzano Bellunese
Bolzano Bellunese

Location of Bolzano Bellunese in Italy

Coordinates: 46°09′43″N 12°11′16″E / 46.16194°N 12.18778°E / 46.16194; 12.18778Coordinates: 46°09′43″N 12°11′16″E / 46.16194°N 12.18778°E / 46.16194; 12.18778
Country  Italy
Region  Veneto
Province Belluno (BL)
Comune Belluno
Elevation 532 m (1,745 ft)
Population [1]
 • Total 700
Demonym(s) Bolzanini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 32020
Dialing code (+39) 0437
Website Official website

Bolzano Bellunese is an Italian village, hamlet (frazione) of Belluno, in the Veneto.

Geography

The village is located in north of Belluno, about 5 km from the centre, to the right of the Piave. It is a small town in the midst of the forest, of around 700 inhabitants. There is a sub-frazione, called Gioz. Both villages are found high on the right bank of the river Ardo, where the river passes through a deep valley.

History

Bolzano Bellunese is ancient in origin. The parish church dates back to the fourteenth century and is named for the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul.[2] It retains an important cycle of frescoes dedicated to Saint Peter, of uncertain origin. The road below the church leads to Rifugio 7º Alpini, on the slopes of Mount Schiara, considered a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

References

  1. ↑ In absence of precise official data, they have been referenced from the population of the parish, available at the website of the CEI
  2. ↑ The churches of Bolzano Bellunese

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