We
are waiting to welcome you in our green and peaceful oasis, to spend a holiday
far away from the daily stress,a vacation characterized by relax and sports in
the open air. For further information, uor staff is at your disposal.LOCATION:
Ledro Valley is situated in a quiet position between Garda Lake and Idro Lake
HOW TO REACH US:
From the motorway-exit “Rovereto sud”, take the national road 240 to Riva del Garda and then fallow the directions for Ledro Valley and Storo (Giudicarie Valley)
THE LAKE:
One of the most pleasant
and cleanest lakes of Trentino, 650 metres a.s.l. with cristal changing
turquoise water surrounded by the green scenery of meadows and woods.Rich with
history and with vestiges of a past that can be traced back to the Bronze Age.
The lake's peaceful and relaxing atmosphere offers all you need for a perfect
holiday as well as excellent facilities for practise every kind of sport.SIGHTSEEINGS:
THE PILE-DWELLINGS: the rests of Ledro-pile were discovered, after thousands years, in autumn 1929, when Ledro Lake level was shorter because of the work fort the idro-electic central in riva del Garda. On the south-side
of the Ledro-Lake were found over 10.00 piles, that declared one of the most
important pre-historical site in Italy and in Europe.THE PILE MUSEUM in Molina di Ledro: is situated on the east side of the Lake, in molina di Ledro.
“BIOTOPE” OF LAKE AMPOLA: The lake Ampola is situated in the south-western part of Trentino in the homonymous valley, which is a continuation of the Ledro one. The mountains that surround Lake Ampola are formed by sediment rocks. The lake is located 725 m above the sea-level, it has an oblong shape following the Ledro axis and it is 400 m long and 150 m wide; the maximal depth is only 3-4 m. The main affluent is the Ovri torrent, the effluent is the Palvico torrent, which runs into the Chiese River.
SMITHIES AND HOBNAILS
When the iron-foundries had closed, just after 1866, everal craftsmen came to the Ledro Valley, settled down in the old smithies and foundries and started a new iron working, quite different from the one used in the past for the production of hobnails. This new processing required much more skill and specialisation. The inhabitants of Ledro had the chance to learn from the new comers how to produce "brocche a zappa" (special hobnails in the form of a hoe = zappa). The "hoe hobnails" working spread out specially in the lower part of the valley: Prè and Molina became production centres and very soon problems arose for the sale’s and workers’ organisation.
PHARMACY LAB – FOLETTO’S MUSEUM : Alembics Pestles Tools
In this museum are
displayed machines and equipment which are part of the Foletto pharmaceutical
laboratory’s history, from the beginning of the 20th century. The laboratory,
started and run next to the chemist’s shop, was a real pharmaceutical workshop,
albeit small in size, in its pioneer days. The Foletto pharmacists continue
however to produce with the same care and professionalism, as a hundred years
ago, many syrups and liqueurs and they are pleased to welcome you to this small
museum for a taste of past and present times, inspiring a longing and love for
true old time craftsmanship.GARIBALDI AIN BEZZECA:
The Ledro Valley has always been a privileged communication way between Brescia and the Northern part Garda. During peace time, the position of Ledro Valley was very important for trade and commerce, but also during war time the armies could make use of a safe and rapid way to cross Ponte Caffaro and Forte d'Ampola passes.
The village of Bezzecca is situated on a pleasant plain in the middle of the valley, at the entrance with the Val Concei. The Assat torrent runs trough the village, dividing it in two parts.
The place is famous because it has been the theatre of the battles between the Garibaldi followers and the Austrian Army during the Third Independence War of Italy in 1866. During the First World War took place here long trench warfare between the Italian artillery and the Hapsburg army. The mountains surrounding the area have been the defensive line and are plenty of paths that cross the fortified zone.
THE GARIBALDI MUSEUM: The small museum is situated in Bezzecca, along the Assat torrent. It hosts an exposition of local history of the 19th-20th centuries about the Ledro Valley and in particular about Garibaldi and the First World War.
CHURCHES:
BEZZECA: church of
Santa Lucia in Pratis. This ancient little church was erected in the 15th
century probably for the cult and worship of both communities. It is an
aisleless building characterized by 3 Gothic spans. The small orange and
vermillion bell tower together with the whiteness of the walls produce a
peculiar and pleasant chromatic effect. The interior shows only a few fragments
of the frescoes and graffiti that must have decorated it a long time ago.MOLINA: The earlier parish church of Molina, mentioned for the first time in documents of 1500, was on the lake side, quite far away from the centre of the village. In 1758 the population asked the Bishop of Trento for authorization to erect a new, bigger and more central church. The present imposing Baroque church was thus built according to the project by architect Pietro Bianchi and was dedicated to St. Virgil, Patron saint of Molina and Trento. Unfortunately it was seriously damaged during the wars in the 18th century and especially during WWI. So it had to be restored in 1930 and 1983. The interior is decorated by fine and sober stucco work and a beautiful marble high-altar. In the vault there are majestic frescoes by Giorgio Tellie, which are very beautiful even if lacking perspective. The church SS. Trinità in Legos is however very small and cosy. Its features are late Gothic. Also St. Antonio church in Biacesa of the 16th century is a nice small cosy church. It was enlarged and restored in 1904 with the support of all the inhabitants. The oldest part remains the presbytery with its painting depicting St. Antony.
TIARNO DI SOTTO: Sts Peter and Paul Church In this recently built latin cross church (1939) we find parts of the previous church, which was probably erected about 1650. The hexagonal dome-shaped presbyter, characterized by large windows and whose style is completely different from the rest of the building, belong to the old church and now is a sort of separated chapel leaning against the main building. Remarkable works to be seen: the altar-piece with St. Peter on the black altar; "Jesus Christ on the Cross with Maria Magdaleine" (high altar); "Jesus Christ Baptism" and the "Virgin Mary with various saints".
TIARNO DI SOPRA: St. Bartolomeo Church. It is an aisleless church painted by Agostino Aldi from Mantua (end 1800 - beginning 1900) and it preserves some valuable, recently restored works. The present building was erected in 1860 according to the plan by architect Claricini, but documents confirm the existence of a smaller rectangular church already in 1348, in the course of centuries it was often enlarged and finally rebuilt. Of course it is the 72 metres high, stone bell-tower that first captures your attention, but it is most of all the high altar piece that arouses admiration.
PIEVE DI LEDRO: church of Pieve di Ledro and its history. Referring to the written documents we have, we found out that a collegiate church already existed in 1235. Around 1650 the church was completely rebuilt in Renaissance style, decorated with magnificent romanic stucco works and provided with a roman bell-tower. During the Spanish War of Succession the church was gravely plundered and spoilt. Unfortunately WWI was even more disastrous: almost all the interior sacred decorations and altar pieces were destroyed. We can now admire only three of the many paintings that used to be in the church: the Annunciation (now on the high altar); the "Disputation of the Holy Sacrament" (first altar on the left) and the "Ecce Homo" (second altar on the left). Also the wooden, lovely painted choir loggia was preserved from the wars’ effects. A demanding restoration work started in 1931 and restored to the church its primitive beauty.
On MOUNT BRENO: the small "San Martino" church. You can reach it with a walk on the mountain.
CONCEI: Churches and painter A.S. Fasal.
At the beginning of this century A. S. Fasal from Bolzano was asked to redecorate the three churches of the Concei hamlets; in his frescoes and graffiti he succeeded in expressing with a peculiar strength and simplicity the deep religious sensitivity of that time.
His masterpieces are probably the triptychs in the presbytery of St. Martin Bishop church in Locca. One fresco represents the "Sacred Redemption’s Drama" and the other the "Sanctification through the work of the Church".The frescoes in the churches of Enguiso and Lenzumo are of no less importance and interest. We cannot forget the remarkable painting on the eighteenth century high-altar of the church in Lenzumo that is a fine example of the Venetian painting school’s technique.
