San Pietro in Cariano | ||
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State | Italy | |
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Region | Veneto | |
Altitude | 151 m a.s.l. | |
Surface | 20.24 km² | |
Inhabitants | 12.870 (2016 estimate) | |
Name inhabitants | Carianesi | |
Prefix tel | 39 045 | |
POSTAL CODE | 37029 | |
Time zone | UTC 1 | |
Patron | St. Peter the Apostle (June 29) | |
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San Pietro in Cariano is a city of Veneto.
To know
Located in a foothill area that precedes the beginning of the Veronese Prealps, in the geographical region of Valpolicella.
Renowned since ancient Roman times for viticulture, and in particular for Amarone wine, it is also important for the extraction of red Verona marble.
From an architectural point of view, San Pietro in Cariano is adorned with Venetian villas of great value and there are numerous capitals, churches, parish churches, districts and courtyards, which enrich the area with evidence of years of history.
When to go
There is not a particularly suitable time of year to visit San Pietro in Cariano. However, especially for those interested in nature, a visit in spring or autumn can be recommended.
How to orient yourself
How to get
By plane
The nearest airport is Verona-Villafranca, named after Valerio Catullo. The airport boasts numerous national and European connections. The center of Valpolicella is then easily reachable along the southern ring road for about 18 km. Public transport from the airport does not exist and therefore it is necessary to take the aerobus to the Verona Porta Nuova railway station and from there continue with the ATV buses.
By car
San Pietro in Cariano is easily reachable by exiting the Verona Nord tollbooth of the A22 motorway and then taking the southern ring road for about 12 km. The valley is also crossed by the Brennero state road. In the capital it is possible to find a parking area for campers. San Pietro in Cariano is connected to the city of Verona by the provincial road 4.
On the train
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There are no railway stations within the municipality. The two closest stations are those of Verona Porta Nuova (about 12 km away) and that of Domegliara (about 10 km) on the Brennero line, in the municipality of Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella. In Domegliara there are trains coming from Bologna, Verona, Rovereto, Trento is Bolzano. The frecciabianca trains and the OBB trains do not stop. Verona Porta Nuova station can be more convenient than the small Domegliara station due to the numerous taxis present and the adjacent bus stop.
How to get around
What see
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- 1 Parish church of San Floriano, via della Pieve, San Floriano. Ancient parish church located in the hamlet of San Floriano, in the heart of Valpolicella. It is considered one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the province of Verona.
- Venetian villas. The territory of San Pietro in Cariano is full of Venetian villas of remarkable architectural interest.
- 2 Villa del Quar (Villa Perez, Bertani, Montresor).
on reservation. Fourteenth-century Venetian Villa on the Via Claudia Augusta Romana, with an ancient history dating back to 47 AD, has now been converted into a luxurious hotel.
- 2 Villa del Quar (Villa Perez, Bertani, Montresor).
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- [link not working]Trattoria Fenil Dei Pre ', Via Bolcana, 31, ☎ 39 045 683 8395.
Wed-Sat 19: 00-21: 00; Sun 12: 00-14: 00, 19: 00-21: 00. Trattoria with home cooking. It is located among the vineyards of Valpolicella south of San Pietro in Cariano, in the locality of Filissine.
- The Old Lyre, Via Don Dino Battaglia 10 (in Pedemonte), ☎ 39 045 680 1914. Pizza restaurant in Pedemonte
- Osteria "Alla Pieve", Via della Pieve, 50, ☎ 39 345 857 1228. Trattoria with typical cuisine
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Moro Frenoi, Via Nazionale del Brennero, 31 (in the hamlet of Corrubbio), ☎ 39 045 7702996, @[email protected]. Hotel, restaurant, pizzeria, located on the Brennero state road.
- Weighing hotel, County Street, 17, ☎ 39 045 6862876, @[email protected]. Hotel located in the historic center of Pedemonte, in the heart of Valpolicella.
Average prices
- Valpolicella hotels, Via Beethoven, 3, 37029, ☎ 39 045 6862876.
High prices
- 1 Hotel Villa del Quar, Via Quar, 12 (in the hamlet of Pedemonte), ☎ 39 045 6800681, @[email protected].
€€€€. Check in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. 5-star hotel housed in an ancient Venetian villa of the sixteenth century and located in the municipality of San Pietro in Cariano. Inside the hotel there is also the Arquade gourmet restaurant and a well-stocked wine cellar. The property inside has a garden with park, a swimming pool, 2 hectares of vineyards from which 3 wines of own production come. Thanks to the natural setting in which it is inserted, the Hotel is suitable for ceremonies, weddings and important corporate events.
- Byblos Art Hotel - Villa Amistà, Via Cedrare, 78 (in the hamlet of Corrubbio), ☎ 39 045 6855555, @[email protected]. 5-star hotel housed in an ancient Venetian villa and located in the municipality of San Pietro in Cariano (in Corrubbio di Negarine). Inside the hotel there is also a SPA.
Safety
A more than good standard of safety is guaranteed throughout the territory of the municipality.
How to keep in touch
Around
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