Discover Mazzano: Chiesa di San Marco, Valley Views and Hiking

The traditional Festa dei Bigoli takes place at the Centro Sportivo di Mazzano. This culinary event adds a specific focus to Mazzano’s cultural and scenic impressions. As a local event, the festival thus complements the church, destinations in the surrounding area and the hiking routes. The culinary event and the church focus on different aspects of Mazzano.

Chiesa di San Marco and Valley Views

Chiesa di San Marco was rebuilt in its present form in 1757. It is situated in a scenic location above the Negrar Valley, while its façade faces the valley. The elevated position and the orientation of the building directly connect the church with the landscape. Those who do not want to view architecture separately from its surroundings will find a clear link between the building and the landscape here.

An inscription dedicated to Jupiter is set into the western side of Chiesa di San Marco. It suggests that the church may have been built on the site of an earlier Roman temple. Next to the parish church, there is also an Aeolian harp, which adds another unusual feature to the townscape.

Destinations Around Mazzano

The Parco delle Cascate waterfall and Castle Saint Pietro are located in the area surrounding Mazzano. Both destinations complement the cultural perspective on Mazzano with natural and historical themes. The waterfall represents a natural attraction, while the castle provides a distinct architectural point of interest in the surrounding area. This gives you a choice between a scenic experience and a historic building when planning an excursion.

Also located in the area surrounding Mazzano are the ancient site Teatro romano di Verona and the Teatro romano di Verona museum. The Museo Miniscalchi - Erizzo is another option.

The summit of Corno d'Aquilio and Mount Corno Barila are also located in the area surrounding Mazzano. The Parco Natura Viva zoo is also situated in the wider regional area.

Hikes with Different Distances

The “A Spasso per Mazzano” hike covered distances of 4, 8 or 12 kilometres. These three distances give you a clear range of options for hikes of different lengths when planning your trip, without requiring a specific distance. Another hike entitled “Walk between villas and vineyards at the bottom of the valley” leads uphill from the parish church in Mazzano. For this route, the ascent from the starting point at the parish church in Mazzano is already part of the day’s planning. The 8-kilometre route falls between the two outer distances.

Other Places for Orientation

Pedemonte, Cazzano di Tramigna, Isola Rizza, Pesina, Pontepossero, Festara, Pastrengo and Villafranca Di Verona

For the higher-level travel overview: Verona.