Bolzano Bellunese is an Italian village, hamlet (frazione) of Belluno, in the Veneto.
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  Bolzano Bellunese Location of Bolzano Bellunese in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 46°09′43″N 12°11′16″E / 46.16194°N 12.18778°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Veneto |
| Province | Belluno (BL) |
| Comune | Belluno |
| Elevation | 532 m (1,745 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 700 |
| Demonym | Bolzanini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 32020 |
| Dialing code | (+39) 0437 |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
editThe 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
editBolzano 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
edit- ^ In absence of precise official data, they have been referenced from the population of the parish, available at the website of the CEI
- ^ "The churches of Bolzano Bellunese". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
Bibliography
edit- 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
edit- (in Italian) Website for Bolzano Bellunese
- (in Italian) The churches of Bolzano Bellunese