Campolongo sul Brenta
Welcome to Campolongo sul Brenta!
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Campolongo sul Brenta, a charming town located in the municipality of Valbrenta, in the province of Vicenza. This municipality was originally autonomous, but in 2019 it merged with Cismon del Grappa, San Nazario (Valbrenta) and Valstagna to form the current entity. The name "Campolongo sul Brenta" derives from the characteristics of the territory, which extends both on the valley floor of the Brenta canal and on the adjacent mountainous areas.
Explore the territory
The surrounding area of Campolongo is characterized by the presence of valleys that have remained uncontaminated and unproductive, such as the Vallerana valley, the val Tornà, the val Dritta, the valley dei Salti and the val Fagarè. The mountainous areas are instead crossed by peaks that exceed 1000 meters above sea level, such as Mount Caina, Mount Campolongo and the Colle dei Tre Confini, where you can find large grazing pastures. Between Caina and Campolongo are the Casare di Campolongo, small dwellings related to the alpine pasture which are located near the village of Rubbio.
Brief history of Campolongo sul Brenta
Originally, the territory belonged to the Federation of Seven Municipalities. Later it became an autonomous municipality, and in 2018 the population voted to merge with other municipal entities of the Brenta Canal. Initially, Campolongo also included the Campese hamlet, which was later detached and added to the municipality of Bassano. The coat of arms of the municipality of Campolongo sul Brenta represents a tobacco plant on a blue background, with green leaves and golden flowers and surrounded by five faces that represent the Contrade of the Seven Municipalities.
Population
Despite the merger with other municipalities, the population of Campolongo sul Brenta has continued to flourish in recent years. There are some hamlets such as Rubbio and Parete, where beautiful shops and commercial activities can be found. In addition, the locals are very welcoming and helpful to visitors.
Places of interest
Campolongo sul Brenta offers many tourist attractions. Among them, there is the parish church of the Madonna del Carmine, which was built in 1627 by the locals. Damaged during the First World War, it was subsequently restored and reconsecrated in 1928. One of the most precious objects preserved inside is the wooden baptismal font cover, carved and painted, dating back to the second half of the seventeenth century.
In conclusion, Campolongo sul Brenta is an excellent destination for anyone who wants to spend a vacation in a peaceful and relaxing place, surrounded by nature. Its history and traditions await you!
