Brentino
Brentino Belluno: a municipality in Veneto
Hello everyone! Today we will talk about Brentino Belluno, a scattered Municipality in the province of Verona, in Veneto. With its 1,368 inhabitants (as of 31/12/2022), Brentino Belluno is the result of the merger, which took place in 1929, of the two municipalities of Brentino and Belluno Veronese.
Physical geography
Brentino Belluno is located 37 km northwest of Verona and is situated in the southern part of Vallagarina, from the western bank of the Adige river to Mount Baldo. The Municipality covers an area of about 26 km² and is located at an average altitude of 137 m a.s.l. Near the Pian di Festa hamlet, on the western slope of Mount Baldo west of Rivalta, the altitude reaches 650 m a.s.l.
The Municipality is crossed by two parallel roads, one drivable and the other railway, which descend from Trentino towards Verona. Crossing the Adige river is guaranteed by a drivable bridge that connects the hamlet of Rivalta to the Municipality of Dolcè.
Origins of the name
The name Brentino Belluno derives from the two hamlets that are part of it, Brentino and Belluno Veronese. The Municipal seat, instead, is located in Rivalta. The origin of the name Brentino could derive from the Germanic term "brenta" or "brento", which means "basin" or "water basin", while Belluno could share the etymology with the homonymous Venetian Municipality, or derive from the Celtic base "bel", which means "shining".
History
The territory of the Municipality of Brentino Belluno has been inhabited since prehistoric times and was particularly important as a transit point between the Po Valley and Germany in Roman times. In fact, the presence of the Adige river made it necessary to bypass the Ceraino lock in overland routes, anticipating the path of the Via Claudia Augusta.
Some scattered findings dating back to prehistoric times are found between the hamlets of the Municipality. The oldest ones date back to the Middle Paleolithic, including a large engraved stone found in a stable near Belluno.
Conclusions
Brentino Belluno is a Municipality of great charm, rich in history and natural beauty. Thanks to its geographical location, it is an ideal place for mountain excursions or to visit the medieval villages nearby. If you are in the area, do not hesitate to drop by and discover all the wonders that Brentino Belluno has to offer!
