Picedo among vineyards and local history

Vineyards and Historic Center

Picedo is characterized by a high concentration of vineyards and olive groves. The historic center of Picedo was grouped around Piazzetta Olivieri and included the Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate.

Church and Traces of the Past

The Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate is located on Piazza Olivieri. It was presumably built in the 15th century in the late Romanesque style. It contains 16th-century frescoes depicting the Madonna and Child as well as the Nativity with Saint Francis. For those interested in culture, the church and its frescoes are the main highlights. Next to the church stands a preserved building considered a typical example of a rustic 15th-century building. Picedo also features sporadic evidence from the Roman era.

Archaeology and Historic Buildings

Lucone di Polpenazze, an ancient site, is located in the vicinity of Picedo. The Museo Civico Archeologico della Valtenesi is also located nearby. The Castello di Padenghe, a castle, is also located in the area around Picedo. The Palazzo della Magnifica Patria, a palace, is likewise in the vicinity.

A Landscape with Several Perspectives

Selvapiana and Monte Tre Cornelli, both mountain peaks, are located in the area around Picedo. Monte Olivo is also a mountain peak in the vicinity. Isola di Garda is likewise located near Picedo and is an island. Together with the vineyards and olive groves, this creates a landscape setting in which you can take different forms of nature and cultural landscapes into account when planning your trip.

On Foot and by Mountain Bike

The “Puegnago del Garda-Polpenazze del Garda” mountain bike route is easy, 8.6 km long, and listed as taking one hour. The circular hiking trail “Le dolci colline rurali tra Puegnago e Polpenazze del Garda” connects Polpenazze del Garda with Puegnago del Garda and passes through the districts of Picedo and Mura. If you are weighing cycling against hiking, the cycling tour focuses on difficulty, length, and duration, while the circular hiking trail focuses on connecting the two towns and passing through the districts. The stated distance of 8.6 kilometers and duration of one hour provide a clear time frame for the cycling tour when planning your day.

Local Character in Polpenazze

The Taverna di Picedo is part of the local setting: It is a restaurant in a small district of Polpenazze in the hills of Valtenesi. One edition of the Festa della Madonna del Carmine was announced for a July in Picedo.

For your further travel planning, you can also explore the following destinations: Piancogno, Colombare, San Vigilio, Casto, Rovato, San Felice Del Benaco, Cologne and Bornato.

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