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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