Erbè between wetlands, river and history

When weighing up a destination before choosing a hotel, you can look at Erbè from three perspectives: its natural environment, history and local culture. These include the Palude di Pellegrina wetland and its river connections, the archaeological remains of Castion and Tremolina, and the church and festival traditions. This overview can help you focus on the interests you want to shape your stay.

Wetland and river landscape

The Palude di Pellegrina is a 111-hectare wetland in the Natura 2000 network. It extends across the municipalities of Erbè, Isola della Scala, Nogara and Sorgà. The Tartaro flows through Erbè and borders the Palude della Pellegrina. At Parco Due Tioni, two branches of the Tione River mark the park’s boundaries. The waterways are therefore connected to the area in different ways: the Tartaro flows through the town and borders the wetland, while the Tione forms the boundary of the park. Access to the section of the Palude managed by Cooperativa Cà Magre is restricted to protect nesting birds. Bear this restriction in mind when planning a visit.

Archaeological remains and local history

A significant prehistoric settlement was discovered in Castion di Erbè. It covered about four hectares on a rise on the right bank of the Tartaro. Iron Age finds from Castion are dated from the 8th to the mid-6th century BC. The settlement is associated with the culture of the ancient Veneti and compared with settlements in Este. Tremolina is also an archaeological point of interest: traces of Bronze Age pile-dwelling settlements were discovered there in the 19th century.

The Lombards settled permanently in Erbè and established a vicus, a small administrative unit, there. In 823, King Berengar I granted the lands of Erbè to the Benedictine Abbey of San Zeno. Around the year 1000, a castle was built for defence during border disputes with Mantua. The history of the area thus stretches from prehistoric settlement remains to medieval developments involving administration, land ownership and defence.

Church, MUMU and local traditions

The Chiesetta di Erbedello is officially called the Chiesa di Santa Maria Novella. Both names refer to the same small Romanesque church. MUMU, short for Mulino Multimediale, is housed in the Mulino Novo in Erbè. The Biblioteca Comunale is another local cultural resource: it lends books through the Sistema Bibliotecario Provinciale di Verona.

Traditional events include the Festa del Melone and the Sagra de l’anara. The Festa del Melone was established to promote the seasonal fruit. It features food stalls offering a range of local products, including the well-known risotto al melone. The Sagra de l’anara is a traditional event organised by the Pro Loco of Erbè and also an ancient celebration in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary. Pro Loco Erbè promotes culture, traditions and tourism in the area through cultural and folkloric events and tourism initiatives.

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