How to reach Vezzano
The small village of Vezzano/Vetzan lies at the feet of the Monte Sole mountain slopes, at a distance of approximately 2 km from Silandro/Schlanders. Vezzano, specially sun kissed in its wonderful hillside position, is the Venosta Valley’s principal vineyard town. Records show that it has been managed by the Monte Maria Monastery from as early on as in 1170. On the well-aerated soil, fine wine varieties, such as the local “Vezzaner” and “Fraueler” still thrive.
Also the Romanesque St. Nikolaus Church, which was buried by a mudslide in 1840, is an interesting example of the truly moving history of the village.
Culture & art:
As a diverse country of contrasts, the Venosta Valley was an important gateway valley on the Adige River since Roman times and has been settled since prehistoric times. The valley was not only a connecting route over the Alps, but also a center of marble quarrying. Additionally, the Venosta Valley was rarely the scene of armed conflict. Thus, valuable monuments remain standing to this day.
In the capital and cultural center of Silandro/Schlanders and in the marble and artists’ village of Lasa/Lasa, there are a lot of attractions including castles and churches, frescoes and works of art from all eras. Early Romanesque churches along the ancient trade route Via Claudia Augusta connect at the foot of the high alpine scenery of the Stelvio National Park, forming a unique cultural landscape. Between traditions and everyday customs and culture, the Venosta Valley today also brings forth young creative artists and architects.