Castion Veronese: Churches, Culture and Landscape at Monte Belpo

Castion Veronese lies at the foot of Monte Belpo and combines churches, historical art and a varied surrounding area. For your trip to Italy, this makes it a place where cultural interests, regional events, cycling, and excursions into the landscape and wine-growing areas can be combined.

Churches and historical sites

Castion Veronese is home to the Romanesque Church of San Verolo. The Church of San Verolo Martire is located in Località S. Verolo in the Castion Veronese district of the municipality of Costermano sul Garda. Santa Maria Maddalena already existed in the 15th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century in the late Gothic style. Four side chapels contain altars dedicated to San Luigi Gonzaga, the Madonna del Rosario, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows. The main apse also contains an altarpiece by Felice Brusasorci depicting the Madonna and Child with Saints.

The local architecture also includes Villa Pellegrini Cipolla. It is located in Castion Veronese; the villa's park and halls serve as venues for wedding celebrations, gala dinners, conferences and cultural events.

Landscape in the surrounding area

The area around Castion Veronese offers a range of destinations for travellers who want to combine the town with landscapes and regional attractions. Castello Scaligero is located nearby. The summit of Punta di Naole, the Parco delle Cascate waterfall and the summit of Monte Castello di Gaino are also in the surrounding area.

Cycling route, festival and regional specialities

A 5.2 km long, structurally separated and reserved cycling route connects the districts of Castion Veronese and Albarè with the main town of Costermano. This clearly described connection is a concrete reference point for anyone considering cycling as a means of getting around locally.

The Festa dei tordi is a traditional folk festival in the Castion district. The festival is dedicated to the typical dish Polenta e tordi and includes music, sports and cultural events. In the wider region around Castion Veronese, the Cammino del Bardolino also runs through the areas of the municipalities of Bardolino, Garda, Costermano sul Garda, Rivoli V.se, Affi and Cavaion. It connects 61 farms that produce and bottle Bardolino D.O.C. wine. These different focuses may play a role when choosing accommodation: they determine whether churches and art, regional festivals, cycling, or landscapes and wine are the main priorities for your trip.

Other destinations in the surrounding region

The area around Castion Veronese is home to the Museo dell'olio museum, the Falesia Mitria ruins and the Vittoriale degli Italiani museum. The Parco Natura Viva zoo is also located in the wider surrounding region. As additional destinations for planning your trip, you can also explore Isola Rizza, Illasi, Pescantina, Sant'ambrogio Di Valpolicella, Beccacivetta-Azzano, Fornello, Sommacampagna and Negrar.

For the higher-level travel overview: Verona.