It covers the upper part of the Pieve di Bleggio. On the plain of the hill stands the monument to the Cross, considered as possessing miracle producing powers and preserved inside the nearby parish church dedicated to SS. Dionisio, Rustico and Eleuterio. This church was first mentioned in 1153 while the present building dates back to the 16th century and represents one of the few examples of religious buildings in Renaissance style in Trentino. Inside the church it is possible to descend the steps and visit the Romanesque crypt (guided tours in summer - for further information contact the Tourist Office tel.
The municipal seat is in Santa Croce.
Hamlets: Balbido, Bivedo, Cavaione, Cavrasto, Cornelle, Gallio, Larido, Madice, Marazzone, Marcè, Rango, Santa Croce.
The rural appearance of this village is enriched by the many murals recently painted on the external walls of the houses by different artists and representing daily life scenes linked to the history and traditions of the village.
Rango (799 m) is the highest inhabited center of Bleggio and represents a picturesque example of rural architecture thanks to its unique buildings joined in a compact urban design enriched with lobbies, courtyards and fountains.
The Durone Pass stands at 1,000 meters and it is the starting point for many tours, with a fitness trail and a large picnic area in summer.
HAMLETS: Balbido, Bivedo, Cavaione, Cavrasto, Cornelle, Gallio, Larido, Madice, Marazzone, Marcè, Rango, Santa Croce.
The area covers the upper part of the Pieve di Bleggio. On the plain of the hill stands the monument to the Cross,
considered as possessing miracle producing powers and preserved inside the nearby parish church dedicated to SS. Dionisio, Rustico and Eleuterio. This church was first mentioned in 1153 while the present building dates back to the 16th century and represents one of the few examples of religious buildings in Renaissance style in Trentino. Inside the church it is possible to descend the steps and visit the Romanesque crypt (guided tours in summer - for further information contact the Tourist Office tel.
The municipal seat is in Santa Croce.
Balbido (760 m): it is situated at the entrance to the Valle di Marcia which was traditionally considered as the refuge for witches accused of being responsible for the natural disasters that affected this area. At the entrance to the valley five iron crosses (one of them can still be seen today) were built in order to discourage this myth.
The rural appearance of this village is enriched by the many murals recently painted on the external walls of the houses by different artists and representing daily life scenes linked to the history and traditions of the village.
Rango (799 m) is the highest inhabited center of Bleggio and represents a picturesque example of rural architecture thanks to its unique buildings joined in a compact urban design enriched with lobbies, courtyards and fountains.
The Durone Pass stands at 1,000 meters and it is the starting point for many tours, with a fitness trail and a large picnic area in summer.
HAMLETS: Balbido, Bivedo, Cavaione, Cavrasto, Cornelle, Gallio, Larido, Madice, Marazzone, Marcè, Rango, Santa Croce.