The peaches, a typical local product are the stars of this event, but not only. It is accompanied by musical, culinary and cultural events.
Comune: Bussolengo
The historic fair held in Bussolengo is closely linked to rural culture. The event is dedicated to Saint Valentine, who in 1711, saved the town’s livestock from a terrible epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease that left them unharmed, but wreaked havoc in the surrounding areas.
The main attraction of this event are peaches, but not only. In fact, there is also space for music, sport, entertainment and cultural events.
The touristic cycling loop of Terre del Custoza is about 65 km long and runs on mixed roads with low traffic, 70% of which are asphalted. The route carries lanes in both directions and allows you to explore the villages of Bussolengo, Sommacampagna, Sona and Valeggio sul Mincio. The trail is also well visible thanks to the signs indicating the cycle route.
A circular route that starts from the city of Verona and follows the beautiful path along the artificial canals to arrive at Rivoli Veronese. After reaching the town centre, it descends to Lake Garda. The itinerary is linked to the Ciclovia del Sole (The Sun Cycle Route).
A historical and artistic jewel
The cloister, attached to the Sanctuary, was part of a Franciscan monastic complex and is one of the few examples of monastic architecture still existing in the Verona area. For reasons unknown, it was ignored by local art historiography, it is a surprising historical and artistic jewel.
The forty-five lunettes in the portico in correspondence with the arches are covered with frescoes and tell about “the life and miracles of St Francis”. The frescoes were painted by Bernardino Muttoni the Elder and his son.
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Via Ospedale, 12, 37012 Bussolengo, VR, Italia
A little treasure of faith and art
Built certainly before 1500, this humble church contains a remarkable little treasure of faith and art. More than thirty paintings illustrate a significant moment in Veronese style at the end of the 15th century and the first decades of the 16th century, a moment of transition from Gothic to Renaissance style with clear Mantegnani influences. The most prominent are: the Madonna and Child, San Rocco and San Sebastiano.
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Via Mazzini, 37012 Bussolengo VR, Italia
An old cult place in Bussolengo
Parish church in the centre of Bussolengo, dating back to around 1199. In the 18th century, the church building was extensively renovated and the choir and sacristy were built from scratch so that the complex acquired its current form in 1717. In 1769, the new Baroque high altar was built and a few years later, on 27 September 1774, the bishop of Verona, Giovanni Morosini, consecrated the church.
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Piazza Nuova, 3, 37012 Bussolengo, VR, Italia
An old church not far from the centre of Bussolengo
An old church, an example of Longobard architecture dating from the 7th-8th century, inside which there is a square-based stela with Roman inscription and a baptismal font carved from a large stone.
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Via S. Salvar, 20, 37012 Bussolengo, VR, Italia
Ideal place for civil weddings, art exhibitions and concerts of classical music
Many of the events organised in Bussolengo find their rightful place in the precious setting of Villa Spinola, following its recent renovation. It dates back to the 15th century, is surrounded by tall trees and offers a marvellous view over the Adige Valley and Valpolicella. Its location, combined with its elegant architecture, makes it an ideal venue to celebrate civil weddings, to organise conferences, art exhibitions and classical concerts.
On summer evenings, it is pleasant to take part in shows, concerts and film projections on the portico and in the park surrounding the villa. For some years now, in mid-August, the back façade of the villa has been the backdrop for the three-dimensional image shows, water games, lights and music.
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Via Citella, 50, 37012 Bussolengo, VR, Italia
