Bolzano Bellunese

Frazione in Veneto, Italy
46°09′43″N 12°11′16″E / 46.16194°N 12.18778°E / 46.16194; 12.18778Country ItalyRegion VenetoProvinceBelluno (BL)ComuneBellunoElevation
532 m (1,745 ft)Population • Total700DemonymBolzaniniTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code
32020
Dialing code(+39) 0437WebsiteOfficial 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". 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)

External links

  • (in Italian) Website for Bolzano Bellunese
  • (in Italian) The churches of Bolzano Bellunese