Lundo: Fortress, Trails and Mountains in the Surrounding Area
Accommodation in Lundo
The area around Lundo encompasses a range of attractions, from the Monte San Martino fortress and an archaeological site to mountains, castles, routes and cultural events.
Monte San Martino: History and Archaeology
The Monte San Martino fortress was used successively as a stronghold by the Goths, Byzantines, Lombards and Franks. The sequence of use therefore extends from the Goths through the Byzantines and Lombards to the Franks.
The Area archeologica del Monte San Martino is an archaeological site in the vicinity of Lundo. The Monte San Martino archaeological site in Lomaso is one of the largest and most impressive ancient fortified complexes in the Alps; the remains of the settlement extend over more than 15,000 m². The settlement area, covering more than 15,000 m², thus forms a distinct spatial focus of Monte San Martino in Lomaso.
Hiking from Piazza di Lundo
The trekking route to Monte San Martino begins at Piazza di Lundo and follows the SAT trail signs for “Malga Vigo – S. Giovanni”. The route reaches the hamlet of Cróss, which is regarded as a viewpoint over the valley below.
A mountain-bike route also leads from Poia to Lundo and then along the paved road to Vigo Lomaso. The two routes differ in their course: the trekking route starts at Piazza di Lundo, while the mountain-bike route leads from Poia via Lundo to Vigo Lomaso.
Mountains and Peaks around Lundo
Monte Brento and Monte Casale are mountains in the immediate vicinity of Lundo. Cima Sera is a peak in the area around Lundo, while Monte Brugnol is a mountain in the area around Lundo. The geographical descriptions distinguish between the immediate vicinity of Monte Brento and Monte Casale and the surrounding area of Cima Sera and Monte Brugnol.
Castles and Museum in the Surrounding Area
Castel d'Arco and Borgo di Canale are castles in the area around Lundo. Another cultural stop, the Museo Diocesano Tridentino, is located in the wider regional area surrounding Lundo. The geographical classification therefore ranges from the vicinity to the wider regional area around Lundo. The museum extends the cultural radius beyond the immediate surroundings.
Culture in Public Spaces
The “Shalom” initiative is a theatrical live nativity scene that takes place along the historic streets of Lundo. The Festival di Arte in strada uses alleys, squares and panoramic viewpoints as performance venues. The two formats differ in their settings: historic streets for “Shalom”, and alleys, squares and panoramic viewpoints for the festival.
More Destinations for Your Travel Planning
For further travel planning, you can also discover Lavarone, Moena, Bocenago, Peio Terme, Segonzano, Ruffrè-Mendola, Lavis and Mattarello.
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