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A relaxing and uncontaminated countryside
From the valley bottom and from the banks of the Isarco (480 m), the sloping countryside becomes steeper and steeper until reaching Corno di Renon/Ritten (2260 m). Various vacation spots emerge among vineyards, chestnut forests, meadows and forests: Colma/Kollmann, St. Ingenuin/S.Ingenuino, Tre Chiese/Dreikirchenand Barbiano, the most important. Tranquil and peaceful little towns in which it is tradition to while away the hours.
As you stroll through an ancient countryside, you will pass in front of massive porphyry rocks and the ethereal sprays of waterfalls. You will relax and stop in a country inn or farmer's tavern and taste whatever is offered. Cultural marvels can be found from Colma to Briol, from the massive "Castel Forte/Trostburg" Castle above Ponte Gardena/Waidbruck up to the mysterious village of Tre Chiese/Dreikirchen: each town has its own art treasures.
In Colma, you can admire the Customs station built in 1483 by Duke Sigismondo, at the beginning of the "Kuntnerweg", the Royal Road that led to Bolzano/Bozen in the Middle Ages.
Just a bit higher is Barbiano with its soaring bell tower. Climbing higher we come to Tre Chiese, an ancient sanctuary built around a spring, with three Gothic chapels.
Barbiano and its small surrounding villages invite you to stay and let yourself splurge. They offer a magnificent view over the Dolomites to the East as well as surprising hospitality.
Tourist Office Barbiano
I-39040 Barbiano
Tel. +39 0471 654 411
Fax +39 0471 654 260
info@barbian.it
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