Bussolengo between the Adige landscape, frescoes and nature experiences

Bussolengo is situated on a plateau above the course of the Adige River. The gently hilly surroundings are characterised by peach orchards and vineyards, along with numerous olive groves and cypress trees. The area’s history also stretches far back: the oldest archaeologically documented settlement in the territory of Bussolengo dates from the Middle Bronze Age, approximately 3,500 years ago.

Landscape and getting there

By car, you can reach Bussolengo via the A4 motorway and the Sommacampagna exit. At the roundabout, take the third exit towards Bussolengo and continue for approximately 6 kilometres. Another option is the A22 motorway via the Verona Nord exit. From there, take the ring road towards Bussolengo; the relevant exit is approximately 4 kilometres away.

For travel by train, Verona Porta Nuova railway station is approximately 12 kilometres from Bussolengo. You can continue by bus or taxi from in front of the station.

Churches, frescoes and historic buildings

The Chiesa di San Salvar is traditionally regarded as the oldest pieve and first parish church of Bussolengo. The church contains a roughly one-metre-high, square stele bearing a Roman inscription. The Chiesa di San Valentino complements this historical focus with two fresco cycles from the first half of the 15th century depicting stories from the life of Saint Valentine.

Villa Spinola dates from the 15th century and stands on a hill overlooking the valleys and mountains of Valpolicella. There is no admission charge for the villa. Opening hours are announced for events or provided upon request by the municipal offices, so visiting depends particularly on the opportunity available at the time.

The Chiostro Francescano is a 16th-century cloister that belonged to a Franciscan monastery complex. It is one of the few remaining examples of monastic architecture in the Verona area. Its 45 lunettes decorated with frescoes depict the life and miracles of Saint Francis.

At the entrance to Bussolengo from the direction of Verona stands the Capitello De le Quatro Gambe, an unidentified Roman artefact. The Chiesa di San Rocco also preserves more than 30 fresco panels. They illustrate an important period in Veronese painting from the late 15th century to the first decades of the 16th century.

The town’s architectural history also includes the Centrale Idroelettrica di Bussolengo, an industrial architecture building from the 1940s. As part of the Pagus Pictus project, a guided educational tour through the operational centre is possible there, but only by prior arrangement.

Nature and family experiences

Parco Natura Viva is a zoological park in a natural setting where endangered species are preserved and protected. Visitors can walk through habitats in the green oak forest and discover 1,500 animals from 200 species.

Events are also part of Bussolengo’s annual calendar. The Fiera di San Valentino returned in 2026 for its 315th edition and took place from 12 to 16 February 2026. The Villaggio di Natale Flover was also planned for the period from 7 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. The planned outdoor area included, among other things, an ice rink, the Flover Express train, rides for children, Santa Claus’s house and a large Christmas tree.

Practical information for your visit

A.S.D. Canoe Rafting Pescantina Bussolengo is located at Via Albere 9/a, 37012 Bussolengo, Verona.

Further destinations: Negrar, Cavaion Veronese, Martella, Cologna Veneta, Belfiore, Badia Calavena, Stra, Bovolone

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