| Bezzecca | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Trentino Alto Adige | |
| Altitude | 697 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 17 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 730 (2019 estimate) | |
| Name inhabitants | Bezèchi in the Trentino dialect | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0464 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 38067 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Santo Stefano (December 26) and San Lorenzo (August 10) | |
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Bezzecca is a fraction of the municipality of Ledro in Trentino Alto Adige.
To know
The town is divided by the Assat stream into two districts: Villa (the reds), to the west, and Mourning (the blues), to the east. Hence the name of the town, which derives from the Latin bis secta, in Italian divided in two.
Geographical notes
This village is located in the center of Ledro Valley and is surrounded by mountains.
When to go
Any season is perfect for visiting this country; the first day of summer is celebrated the Music Festival, with groups from all over Italy is Europe, during the Christmas holidays the Christmas markets are proposed in honor of the Giant Gilli.
In winter there is less crowds and less tourism; for those who love tranquility it is the ideal season.
Background
On July 21, 1866, it was the scene of the famous battle of Bezzecca, when the Garibaldini of Giuseppe Garibaldi's Italian Volunteer Corps repelled a massive Austrian attack during the third war of independence.
Giacomo Cis lived in the current APSP "Giacomo Cis" in the second half of the 19th century. He improved the internal and external road situation of the Ledro Valley building the Ponale road and many other roads.
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The "Popo de Bezeca" was the nickname of Bernardo Gilli. The latter was known in Europe for its extraordinary height: 2.60 m. He went before rulers of all kinds as a freak, dressed as a Turk. The Latin inscription "Bernardus Gilli betiecae qui rare octopedum sui corporis dimension meritogiganteo nomine insignitus fuit peracto itinere totius fere Europae patriam remeavit 1768 et hanc domum curiosity sumptibus aedificavit". He died on May 27, 1791 and was buried in the cemetery of S. Stefano on the hill of the same name. His personal objects were transferred to the Civic Museum of Rovereto, which was bombed in the First World War
How to orient yourself
Bezzecca: full screen map.How to get
By plane
1 Orio al Serio International Airport (Caravaggio, IATA: BGY). The airport is connected to the Ledro Valley by bus, taxi or by renting a car.
- 141 km from Bezzecca, reachable in about 2 hours via A4.
- 2 Bolzano - Dolomites regional airport (IATA: BZO). 82 km from Bezzecca, reachable in about 1.5 hours by car or train.
- 3 Valerio Catullo Airport (Verona Airport, IATA: VRN), ☎ 39 0458095666.
- 4 Brescia-Montichiari Regional Airport (IATA: VBS), Via Airport 34 ((Connections with Brescia airport are guaranteed by public transport via the bus / shuttle. The stop in Brescia city is located at the bus station (number 23), while the airport stop is at the front of the terminal.)), ☎ 39 0309656571.
By car
A22 Brennero motorway: exit "Rovereto Sud - Lago di Garda Nord"; then state road SS240 di Loppio e Ledro Valley, past He died and Loppio, towards Nago. At the Nago roundabout take the exit towards Torbole. Descent to Torbole. Once there, take the first exit towards Riva del Garda at the roundabout.
On the train
5 Rovereto railway station (TO Rovereto). The railway station is connected to Ledro with bus, Taxi or by renting a car.
By bus
6 Riva del Garda Bus Station, Viale Trento (TO Riva del Garda), ☎ 39 0464 552385, fax: 39 0464 552734. Connections through the bus lines of the provincial company Trentino Trasporti.
How to get around
By public transport
Bus station of Riva del Garda Connections through the bus lines of the provincial company Trentino Trasporti.
By taxi
7 Altogarda taxi, Via Monte Oro, 5 / b. 
Mon - Sun 6:00 - 3:00. vehicles with 4, 6, 7, 8 seats.
By car
From Bezzecca passes the SS240 which continues for the whole Ledro ValleyThere are also minor provincial and municipal roads.
By bike
For sports lovers there are several cycle paths that connect the whole valley with Riva del Garda.
What see
- 1 Colle Ossario S. Stefano.
Free. At this point there are numerous monuments including the most famous, the marble cross erected by the citizens for the Austrian and Italian fallen. - 2 Meridiane Bezzecca via 21 July 1866, via July 21, 1866 14 (arrive from the SS240 and take the SP119 junction for Concei. Arrive in front of the church and turn into via 21 luglio. Arrive almost in Piazza Concei, at the end of the street, and look up.). On 2 houses west of via 21 luglio 1866 there are 2 sundials, one white and black, the other red and white, which indicate the time thanks to a stick. The weakness of this type of watch is that it doesn't tell the time at night.
- 3 Madonna Fatima of Bezzecca (arrive in via peluca and take the path in front of the stable and continue). free. from here you can see an extraordinary panorama of the valley with the lake and M.Baldo, on the western Garda lake.
- 4 Val dei Molini (north-west of Bezzecca). To the north-west of the town is the Val dei Molini. Here there are many routes to do with the whole family.
- 5 Garibaldi and Great War Museum, via lungassat salvator greco 12, ☎ 39 0464 508182. Free Entrance.
Wed-Sun 08: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-19: 00. In this museum, the historic battle of 21 July 1866 is remembered. - 6 Church of Santa Lucia in Pratis, Location S. Lucia (the church is located between Tiarno and Bezzecca, east of the industrial area. 1 km from Bezzecca). Immersed in the meadows, it was built in honor of Saint Lucia, a Christian martyr, around 1515.
Free. At this point there are numerous monuments including the most famous, the marble cross erected by the citizens for the Austrian and Italian fallen.Events and parties
- Scontràda. During this event the two parts of the town, Villa and Lutta, collide in sports and sedentary games. This party is organized by the Pro Loco di Bezzecca.
- Giant's Christmas Village. in winter.
- Music party. 21 June from 16.30 to 01.15. As in many parts ofItaly this event is also celebrated in Bezzecca and is organized by Ledro in musica, by pro loco Bezzecca and by the municipality of Ledro.
What to do
Shopping
- 1 Euro Spin, via 24 October 38067 Ledro TN (exactly at the end of the town on the SS240 towards Storo.). Mon-Sat. Supermarket.
- 2 Cooperative Family (in the center in via 21 July 1866).
- 3 Food Turrini, Obey Square 2, ☎ 39 0464 591107. Mon-Sat 9: 00-12: 30 and 15: 30-19: 00.
- 4 Butcher Zecchini, Square I obey.
- 5 Butcher of Cis Massimo (Butcher Cis), via 21 luglio 8 38067 Ledro TN, ☎ 39 0464 591023, @[email protected]. Sunday-Thursday CLOSED Fri-Sat 08.00-12.00 / 16.00-19.00.
- 6 F.lli Tomasoni Bakery, via Cesare Battisti.
- 7 Rosa 'Emiliana, Piazza Obbedisco, 5, ☎ 39 0464 591794. Newspapers and tobacconists.
How to have fun
Night clubs
- 1 Barusse Lounge Bar, via cav. Collotta.
- 2 Central bar, Piazza G. Garibaldi.
- 3 Bar at the post office, Cassoni Square. Mon-Sun 6: 30-13: 00 and 16: 30-21: 00.
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Takeaway pizzeria pizza for you, Via Giacomo Cis, 31, ☎ 39 348 450 6474, @[email protected]. Good pizza.
Average prices
- 2 Majorina restaurant, via 24 October 9 (From the SS240 take the SC via 24 ottobre and arrive at the yellow building. Parking at the rear), ☎ 39 0464 591029. Harmonious place with typical dishes and dishes of your choice. The Bohemian dumplings are excellent.
- 3 La Dasa farmhouse, Location Derco, 5, ☎ 39 380 1080589. Fri-Sat 12: 00-14: 00 and 19: 00-22: 00.
- 4 Rustichel risotto-restaurant, alley Pepe.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Hotel on the coast (2 stars), P.zza Concei (In a paved road near the SS 240, 2 km from the nearest sandy beach on Lake Ledro and 4 km from the Gorg d'Abiss waterfall), ☎ 39 0464 592096. Rooms from € 30 per person per night. Children up to 5 years stay free with an adult. The rate includes breakfast, bike rental and a card for free use of the provincial public transport. (2020). Minimalist-style rooms with free WiFi, satellite TV, safe and, in some cases, a balcony. Family accommodations can accommodate up to 4 people. The property includes a simple restaurant with a terrace and a cozy bar with a vaulted ceiling. They accept pets and picnic baskets are available.
Average prices
- 2 Guest house Ca 'mea dina (4 stars), Via Tovi, 12 (2 km from the Ledro lake and 17 from the Parco Grotta Cascata Varone). From 83 €. Housed in a cozy 19th century stone building. It offers free wifi, breakfast included, disabled access, laundry service. Admits animals.
- 3 Maggiorina hotel, via 24 October 9. 3 stars.
- 4 Agritur La Dasa. In this farm you can experience a beautiful night accompanied by excellent food and with a beautiful view over a good part of the Ledro Valley. And you can visit different animals for example cows, chickens, rabbits and horses.
- 5 Casa Teresa apartments, via Tovi 27. Apartments for rent.
- 6 Val Molini village, Val Molini 1. medium - high. Among the services that the hotel offers: a swimming pool, a spa & wellness center, free parking, free WiFi. Pets are allowed.
- 7 Residence Casa Catullo, via Giacomo Cis 20, ☎ 39 348 100 1405, @[email protected].
High prices
- 8 Ledro mountain chalets, in the Molini valley (about 1.5 km north of the town). Among the services offered by the hotel: free Wi-Fi, free parking, breakfast, swimming pool, pets are allowed, sauna, spa. Dating back to 2016, this chalet blends modern and old with houses built entirely of wood and stone walls.
Safety
8 Foletto Pharmacy, Via Nuova, 4 (Pieve di Ledro), ☎ 39 0464 591038. 08.00-12.00 and 15.00-19.00. The nearest pharmacy is located about 1.5 km from Bezzecca, in the town of Pieve di Ledro.
9 Fire fighters.
10 Ledro carabinieri barracks (between Pieve and Bezzecca), via Nuova 13, ☎ 39 0464 591223.
11 Medical clinic, via Falcone and Borsellino.
How to keep in touch
Post office
Bezzecca post office, Cassoni Square. Outside the office there is a box which is emptied at 10.30. Another box is present in Piazza Concei.
Internet
Part of the territory is covered by the free "TrentinoWiFi" network.
Part of the territory is covered by the free "TrentinoWiFi" network.Around
The main attractions in the surrounding area are the Varone waterfalls, the Ponale road, the Chapel of S. Giorgio, the Monte Baldo, the Castle of Arch, the Archducal Park of Arco, the Scaligero Castle, the MAG Museum Upper Garda, the Museo delle Palafitte del Ledro lake, Ledro Land Art and the Ampola Biotope.
Itineraries
Near the town there are two main itineraries: one in Val Molini and one on the hill of S. Stefano. Both can be carried out without particular difficulty.
Useful information
Bezzecca is also equipped with a municipal library, two playgrounds, five free car parks, a caravan park, a garage, a self-service laundry, two banks (BCC and Mediolanum), a kindergarten, a five-a-side football pitch, a pay tennis court, a volleyball court, a lower secondary school and an RSA.
