Faller: Churches and Apple Tradition

Faller lies on the western slopes of Monte Avena. Churches, murals and the Pom Prussian apple tradition are among the themes you can discover here. If you take trails, religious art and local food culture into account when choosing a destination, Faller offers specific points of interest to explore.

Trails and Getting Around the Area

An official stage description from the Regione del Veneto, dated February 4, 2025, lists Faller at an elevation of 777 meters as the starting point of the third stage; the stage ends at Passo Croce d’Aune at 1,015 meters. The route heads from Faller and Borgata Panizzer toward Ausortal via the “Appocher Giovanni” trail. This gives you specific details about the stage’s start, finish and named trail section. If you plan to hike this stage, check the latest route information in advance.

The Area picnic Faller di Sovramonte serves as a starting and rest point for walks and excursions in the area and has two picnic tables. Separately, the parking area for the Itinerario del Pom Prussian is located in Piazza di Faller in Sovramonte. These two location details can help you distinguish the relevant starting point for each when planning your visit.

Churches and Murals

The Church of Saints Quirino and Giulietta has ancient origins. It was rebuilt and enlarged in 1630. After the cholera epidemic of 1836, the Chapel of Saint Filomena was added; it houses a wax statue of the patron saint in a glass case. The church’s origins, renovation and later addition are distinct chapters in its architectural history.

Casa Trento at Piazza Corrent 17 in Faller also features frescoes from different centuries. There is a fresco of the Madonna di Loreto from 1794, which was restored in 1867, as well as an 18th-century fresco of the Madonna di Caravaggio. The dates of the two depictions are easy to distinguish: one is precisely dated to 1794 and was restored later, while the other is attributed to the 18th century.

Several murals in the center of Faller are considered evidence of the area’s past and expressions of deeply rooted popular devotion. They offer a glimpse into both the town’s history and its religious visual tradition.

Apples, Blossoms and the Fiera della Mela Prussiana

The Pom Prussian apple is red and yellow striped, medium to large in size and very crisp. Its aftertaste is slightly tart. In May, the apple trees in bloom make Faller’s meadows look like a blanket of snow floating in the air. Both the appearance of the fruit and the seasonal blossom are part of the area’s apple-growing tradition.

The Fiera della Mela Prussiana takes place every year in October in Faller di Sovramonte. Local products and traditional handicrafts are the focus along the streets. The event also includes numerous food stalls serving traditional dishes and homemade desserts; the specific offerings may vary from year to year. If you would like to plan your trip around the fair, check the dates for that year, as the exact dates change.

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