| Caldonazzo | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Trentino Alto Adige | |
| Territory | Trentino | |
| Altitude | 480 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 21.41 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 3.631 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Caldonazzesi or Panizzani | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0461 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 38052 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Sisto II (6 August) | |
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Caldonazzo is a city of Trentino Alto Adige.
To know
Geographical notes
Located inUpper Valsugana, is 9 km from Pergine Valsugana, 18 from Borgo Valsugana, 21 from Trento and 32 from Rovereto.
Background
Inhabited by populations of Euganei and Illyrians, the territory was then Romanized like the whole region. The first documentary citations of the town date back to the 12th century. The development of the town in the thirteenth century led the lords of Caldonazzo to build a castle, with the permission of the bishop of Trento to which the territory was subject.The castle was destroyed in 1256 during the assault brought by Ezzelino da Romano to Trento.Over the centuries the town followed the events of Trento and the Trentino until the meeting with the new Kingdom of Italy.
How to orient yourself
Caldonazzo: full screen map.Neighborhoods
Its municipal territory also includes the inhabited centers of Brenta and Lochere.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Bolzano-Dolomites Airport (IATA: BZO) (6 km from the center of Bolzano), ☎ 39 0471 255 255, fax: 39 0471 255 202.
open to the public: 05: 30–23: 00; ticket office opening: 06: 00-19: 00; check-in for flights from Bolzano is only possible from 1 hour to a maximum of 20 minutes before departure. Small regional airport with scheduled flights to and from Lugano is Rome with Etihad Regional (by Darwin Air). At certain times of the year, the Lauda Air company connects the city with Vienna once a week. On the other hand, charter flights are more numerous. - 2 Verona Airport (Catullus), Boxes of Sommacampagna, ☎ 39 045 8095666, @[email protected].
- 3 Brescia Airport (D'Annunzio), Via Aeroporto 34, Montichiari (Connections with Brescia airport are guaranteed by public transport via the bus. The stop a Brescia city is located at the bus station (number 23), while that of the airport is at the front of the terminal. There are also connections to the city of Verona via bus / shuttle line 1), ☎ 39 045 8095666, @[email protected]. Charter only
open to the public: 05: 30–23: 00; ticket office opening: 06: 00-19: 00; check-in for flights from Bolzano is only possible from 1 hour to a maximum of 20 minutes before departure. Small regional airport with scheduled flights to and from By car
It is not far from the state road 47 of Valsugana.
It is crossed by the provincial road 1
It is not far from the state road 47 of Valsugana.
It is crossed by the provincial road 1On the train
It has its own railway station on the Valsugana line By bus
Public bus transport services in Trentino are managed by Trentino Trasporti [1].
Public bus transport services in Trentino are managed by Trentino Trasporti How to get around
What see
San Valentino church
- 1 Church of San Valentino. Mentioned as early as the 12th century, it seems to have been built before 1259, as evidenced by a document of the Bishop of the diocese of Trento Egnone. Under one step you can read the date of 1289.
- It was restored several times over time and was guarded by a hermit who lived in the adjoining house.
- Its small bell tower is inserted inside the tympanum, while the bell is protected by railings from 1700. Below the main portal and the facades, the terracotta arches of the portico dating back to 1544 have been brought to light. apse was built on the outcropping rock, and has a three lunettes structure. The ceiling frescoes represent the Madonna with Child Jesus, San Valentino and San Rocco.
- In the presbytery there are the coats of arms of the Trapp-Matsch family of 1528, of the dynasty of the Caldonazzo counts. The wooden altar is the work of Minati da Pergine. The altarpiece representing San Valentino and San Carlo Borromeo was painted by Gioacchino Antonio Mayr in 1759.
Caldonazzo lake
- 2 Caldonazzo lake (Caldonazzosee or Gallnötschsee). It is the largest of the lakes entirely within the Trentino borders and also the only one where you can practice water skiing, canoeing and other water sports. There are bathing establishments and free beaches. For the year 2014, Lake Caldonazzo obtained the prestigious international Blue Flag award from the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education), thanks to the clear waters, the beach and the eco-sustainable tourism-environmental management policies.
Events and parties
Numerous events take place on Lake Caldonazzo, especially in the summer.
- Palio dei Draghi (Dragon Boat). The most important event, a competition between boats pushed by numerous rowers. The boats vaguely resemble the silhouette of dragons, hence the name of the race.
- Facoltiadi. In the month of May. The University Sports Center of the University of Trento organizes the Faculty Games every year. The disciplines provided are beach volleyball, soapy football, and a minor version of the Dragon Boat.
- . August 14. Every year a fireworks display is organized to celebrate August 15th.
- National canoe. The last weekend of August. The national final for young canoeists has been held for years now.
- TrentinoBookFestival (in Caldonazzo). in June. Since 2011, a festival dedicated to reading has been held every year.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Pineta Restaurant Bar Taverna, Via Pineta, 1, ☎ 39 0461 723641.
- 2 Al Sole Restaurant Pizzeria, Via Brenta, 2, ☎ 39 0461 723027, fax: 39 0461 723027.
- 3 [link not working]Restaurant Pizzeria Alle Barche, Via Lungo Lago, 1, ☎ 39 0461 724804.
Where stay
- 1 Alla Torre Hotel, via della Villa 37, ☎ 39 0461 723331, fax: 39 0461 723109, @[email protected].
- Due Spade Hotel, Town Hall Square, 2, ☎ 39 0461 723113, fax: 39 0461 723113.
- 2 Hotel Gilda, via Brenta, 22, ☎ 39 0461 723446, fax: 39 0461 718570, @[email protected].
- 3 Monte Cimone hotels, Viale Trento, 19/21, ☎ 39 0461 723100, fax: 39 0461 72310, @[email protected].
- Camping Mario Village, via Lungolago 4, ☎ 39 0461 723341, fax: 39 0461 723106, @[email protected].
- Paoli Hotel, Lochere di Caldonazzo, ☎ 39 0461 706186, fax: 39 0461 709042.
Safety
Pharmacy
- Maistri, Trozo dei Cavai, 8, ☎ 39 0461 723121.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- Italian post, via Marconi 6. 39 0461/723117.
Around
- Trento - Capital of the region, its symbol is the Buonconsiglio Castle, the largest and most important monumental complex in the Trentino Alto Adige. It hosted, from the thirteenth century up to the eighteenth century, the prince bishops of Trento.
- Rovereto - Second city in Trentino, it is famous for its Bell of the fallen
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