Discover Lavis: Hanging Garden, History and the Route to Monte Corona

Lavis developed around the Torrente Avisio. For travelers looking for a hotel and planning their stay around specific interests, the town offers several points of interest: cultural heritage, a marked hiking route and wine. You can choose your focus based on whether you are more interested in local history, landscapes or wine.

Cultural history among gardens and buildings

The Giardino dei Ciucioi, also known as the Giardino Bortolotti, is a hanging garden in Lavis that is unique of its kind. Here, ruins and vegetation come together. The double name is useful for finding your way: Giardino dei Ciucioi and Giardino Bortolotti refer to the same garden. Its distinctive combination of architectural remains and plant life makes it a cultural attraction in its own right.

The history of the Pont de Fer also spans several stages. The first iron version dates from 1878. This then-modern version was swept away in the devastating flood of 1882. The two years therefore mark the construction and loss of different versions of the bridge.

Today's Chiesa S. Uldarico stands on the site of an earlier wayside shrine, built around 1200 by immigrant Bavarian craftsmen. It was dedicated to the German bishop S. Udalrico. The approximate date and dedication are among the church's defining historical details.

At Palazzo de Maffei, a wide portal leads into the courtyard and, through an articulated portico, to the historic Ronch building complex. The picturesque views of the houses there have a distinctly rural character. The focus here is on the sequence of portal, courtyard, portico and building complex—another way to explore the town's architecture, different from the history of its church and bridge.

Lavis in the Ecomuseo Argentario

Lavis is part of the Ecomuseo Argentario. Its area includes the Monte Calisio plateau and its surroundings. This connection places the individual buildings within a broader cultural context: Lavis is part of a named area that encompasses the plateau and its surroundings. If you are interested in cultural heritage, you can also explore the town in this regional context.

Hike to Monte Corona

The Lavis–Monte Corona trail begins in the center of Lavis, is maintained by the SAT and is marked E464. The route passes through vegetable gardens, vineyards and forests before reaching the summit of Monte Corona. The starting point, trail marker and destination are all clearly identified; along the way, the landscapes change from cultivated land to forest. If you would like to include a hike in your travel plans, this route offers a specific starting point in the center and a named destination.

Wine experiences and visitor information

LaVis Winery's “Portraits” experience combines a guided winery tour with a tasting of six iconic wines from the Avisian Hills. It lasts 45 minutes. “Portraits” is part of the visitor program from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026; check availability before your trip. The stated duration gives you a specific time frame when planning this wine experience as part of your stay.

The Auditorium Comunale di Lavis is accessible to people with disabilities. The Òrt de la Césa on Piazza Battisti, by contrast, involved a plan: the design announced on July 2, 2026, provided for a place accessible to everyone and a ramp to the church, including for people with disabilities. The distinction is important for your visit: accessibility is in place at the auditorium, while at the Òrt it was part of the announced plan.

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For the broader travel guide: Trentino.