Discover Brogliano

Brogliano lies between the valley floor and gently sloping hills, surrounded by greenery and nature. When planning a stay, two themes come together here: the town’s churches and history, and trails through the landscape of the Valle dell’Agno. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first consider whether cultural history or an outdoor excursion will be the focus of your trip. The destinations below differ considerably in character and scale.

Trails and scenery

The Anello Ecoturistico Piccole Dolomiti connects ten municipalities in the Agno and Chiampo valleys and is more than 120 kilometers long. Its route passes through Brogliano between Cornedo and Trissino. The trail to Monte Bregonza is on a different scale: a route description published in 2020 describes it as a short walk and recommends the historic center as a starting point. The walk offers views of the green Valle dell’Agno. This gives you two different options: a route through ten municipalities and a short walk with views of the valley. The Pieve di San Martino, Colle Bastie and Villa Trissino Marzotto are mentioned together for the stretch between Cornedo Vicentino, Brogliano, Trissino and Nogarole Vicentino.

The forest trail to Monte Bregonza is marked with a brown sign for the Anello Ecoturistico Piccole Dolomiti. Check the signs and trail conditions locally before setting out. For travel to the Anello, the access information lists Vicenza railway station and SVT Società Vicentina Trasporti regional services on the Vicenza–Recoaro Terme and Vicenza–Crespadoro routes. Timetables and routes may change; check your connection before travelling.

Churches and local history

The Pieve di San Martino dates from the 12th century and is predominantly Romanesque in style. It continues to serve as a cemetery chapel; check local access before visiting. Santa Maria Assunta, dating from the 15th century, stands in the historic center; the church is closed for worship. If you are considering a visit, check in advance whether visits are possible. San Lorenzo di Quargnenta has been a parish church since the 14th century. In chronological terms, the information spans the 12th-century Pieve, San Lorenzo’s status as a parish church since the 14th century, and the 15th-century Santa Maria Assunta.

The history of the Agno is also among the area’s local historical themes. A settlement of Roman or pre-Roman origin once stood along the riverbank. Remains of an early parish church came to light in the area by the Agno. Later, the tombstone of the decemvir and aedile Lucio Meio Cessesio and his wife was discovered there. Together, these details bring settlement history, early church remains and a tombstone bearing the names of specific people into focus.

Silkworm farming and work in the past

Silkworm farming is also part of Brogliano’s history: it was practiced in past centuries. A small silk mill operated until the beginning of the 20th century. The information points to two different historical aspects: silkworm farming as a former activity and the mill as a small business with a specified end date. This account of work adds an economic dimension to the town’s churches and archaeological finds.

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