Discover Brognoligo-Costalunga

In Brognoligo-Costalunga, you can plan your trip around religious art, architectural history, routes, and winegrowing. The sights and trails each have their own focus—from a grotto with intricately crafted figures to a 16-kilometer route with scenic viewpoints.

Art and architectural history

In Brognoligo is the Grotta di Lourdes, a replica of the Lourdes Grotto featuring a statue of the Madonna. It also contains a copy of the Lourdes statue of Bernadette, made of Carrara marble, and a figure of Fra Claudio. Construction resumed in March 1948, and the grotto was inaugurated in September of the same year. This sequence makes 1948 an important part of its history: construction began several months before the inauguration.

The churches also offer different points of historical interest. The present-day parish church of Santo Stefano in Brognoligo was built in 1841 after its predecessor had proved entirely inadequate. The oldest documented religious building in Brognoligo was a church dedicated to Santo Stefano Protomartire, recorded as early as 1262. The documented history of religious buildings in the area therefore reaches back much further than the construction of the present-day parish church.

In Costalunga, the parish church was built in the Neoclassical style between 1826 and 1830. It was consecrated on October 22, 1835. The construction period and consecration date are therefore distinct milestones that together help establish the history of this church.

Villa Montanari – Durlo is another example of historic architecture in Brognoligo. It is a building complex with a large courtyard and a well. The property was built between the 15th and 16th centuries and later modified. The courtyard and well are among its defining features, as is its history of construction spanning several centuries.

Routes between Brognoligo and Costalunga

For active outings, two routes with different highlights are available. La Panoramica dei Colli runs between the hamlets of Brognoligo and Costalunga, passes numerous scenic viewpoints, and is 16 kilometers long. It can also be ridden by mountain bike. The Sentiero delle Contrade Storiche focuses on the ways you can travel: the route between Brognoligo and Costalunga can be completed on foot or by bicycle.

These details offer concrete points of comparison: for the Panoramica, the length and scenic viewpoints are specified, as is the option of riding a mountain bike. For the Sentiero, walking and cycling are the two options described. You can use this information to compare the routes based on which details are relevant to your stay.

Winegrowing and a local event

Le Battistelle is located in Brognoligo, in the Soave Classico wine-growing area. Its vineyards cover 14 hectares and are situated on the hills of Soave Classico, whose soils are of volcanic origin. These details connect the name of the growing area with the specific size and landscape setting of the vineyards. Vin Santo is produced exclusively in Brognoligo.

Brognoligo’s square hosts the Sagra delle Ciliegie, del Recioto e del Vin Santo. The annual festival has been held for more than 60 years. Dates and programs may vary from one edition to another, so check the latest event information before your trip. This lets you plan a visit around a long-standing local event without relying on a specific date.

When choosing where to stay, you can weigh whether you would prefer to focus on the historic churches and the Grotta di Lourdes, one of the two routes, or winegrowing and the local event.

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