Bolzano Bellunese

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

Bolzano Bellunese
Frazione
The gorges of the Ardo between the Rifugio 7º Alpini and Bolzano Bellunese
The gorges of the Ardo between the Rifugio 7º Alpini and Bolzano Bellunese
Bolzano Bellunese is located in Italy
Bolzano Bellunese
Bolzano Bellunese
Location of Bolzano Bellunese in Italy
Coordinates: 46°09′43″N 12°11′16″E
Country Italy
Region Veneto
ProvinceBelluno (BL)
ComuneBelluno
Elevation
532 m (1,745 ft)
Population
[1]
 • Total700
DemonymBolzanini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
32020
Dialing code(+39) 0437
WebsiteOfficial website

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". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-11-24.

Bibliography
  • Touring club italiano, Belluno e provincia: Feltre, Cortina d'Ampezzo e le Dolomiti bellunesi, Guide verdi d'Italia, Milano: Touring Editore, 2004, p. 45, ISBN 88-365-3135-0, ISBN 9788836531356 (Google Books)
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