Bolzano Bellunese is an Italian village, hamlet (frazione) of Belluno, in the Veneto.

Bolzano Bellunese
Frazione
The gorges of the Ardo between the Rifugio 7º Alpini and Bolzano Bellunese
Bolzano Bellunese Location of Bolzano Bellunese in Italy
Coordinates: 46°09′43″N 12°11′16″E
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Province	Belluno (BL)
Comune	Belluno
Elevation	532 m (1,745 ft)
Population [1]
• Total	700
Demonym(s)	Bolzanini
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	32020
Dialing code	(+39) 0437
Website	Official website

Geography

The 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

Bolzano 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

Bibliography

• 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

• (in Italian) Website for Bolzano Bellunese
• (in Italian) The churches of Bolzano Bellunese