Sabbionara

Welcome to Sabbionara: a welcoming hamlet of Avio!

Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about one of the most interesting hamlets of the Municipality of Avio, Sabbionara. This small village, located in the lower Vallagarina of the province of Trento, is one of the most fascinating places in the area, where history and architectural beauty are the center of attraction for visitors.

Places of interest

Sabbionara is famous for its ancient churches, including the Church of San Bernardino, which dates back to 1835 and has a precious bell concert founded in 1933 by the Cavadini foundry of Verona. In addition, the Church of San Vigilio, rebuilt in the seventeenth century and recently restored, and the Church of San Carlo Borromeo, both located in Avio.

The Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, located at the foot of the Castle, already dates back to the fourteenth century, but was rebuilt in the nineteenth century and recently restored. It preserves a wooden altar and fourteenth-century frescoes.

The hamlet of Sabbionara also hosts one of the most famous historical monuments in the area: the Castle of Avio.

Sabbionara d'Avio: history and architecture among the Trentino hills.

Military architectures

The Castle of Avio, located at the foot of the hamlet, is the most important military architecture in the territory of Avio. It is the symbol of the history of the Castelbarco family, who held the territorial domain of the territory. Built in the twelfth century, the castle of Avio is one of the most important examples of military architecture in Trentino-Alto Adige.

Economy

Sabbionara d'Avio has a predominantly wine and dairy economy, which represents the main source of income for the hamlet. Its vineyards, spread along the slopes of the hills in the area, produce prestigious wines such as Trentino D.O.C.

Conclusion

The hamlet of Sabbionara d'Avio is one of the most characteristic and fascinating places in the Trento area. Its architectural beauty and historical monuments make it an attraction for tourists and visitors from all over the region. So, if you are planning a visit to Trentino-Alto Adige, do not forget to include Sabbionara in your list of places to visit!

Luca Bianchi
Wrote by Luca Bianchi
Updated Sunday, Jul 3, 2022