Molina
Welcome to Molina: A Guide to the Frazione of Fumane
If you're looking for a peaceful and delightful trip to the Veronese Lessinia, Molina is the ideal place. This small and charming fraction of Fumane, in the province of Verona, is located on the road that leads to Breonio and Gorgusello. Molina is famous for its waterfall park, but also offers many other attractions worth discovering during your visit.
Molina: A Pedestrian Area
Molina is one of the three points in Lessinia where surface water flows. Its streets have become a pedestrian island, with access reserved only for residents. This makes the area a safe, quiet and perfect place for a walk. The Molina fraction is a classic stone village, where you can admire buildings with traditional Lessinia style. The village takes its name from the Mill, present in the area of the village and along the valley.
The Church of Molina
The church of Molina was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the architect Flaminio Fraccaroli. The most interesting part of the church is the bell tower, built entirely of Lessinia stone. The church became a parish on January 1, 1915 and was consecrated by Cardinal Bartolomeo Bacilieri, originally from the fraction.
The Waterfall Park of Molina
The waterfall park of Molina is one of the main attractions of the fraction. Proposed by Professor Giuseppe Perin, geologist of Lessinia, the park attracts between 30,000 and 50,000 visitors every year. The waterfalls are a natural attraction, with a path through nature and a panoramic view of the surrounding valley. The park has created job opportunities for the community, which is very grateful to Perin and has dedicated a stele to him in the church square.
The Botanical Museum of Lessinia in Molina
The Botanical Museum of Lessinia in Molina is one of the seven museums of the Museum System of the Lessinia community. It was inaugurated in 1981 and expanded in 1996, and is dedicated to Giovanni Zantedeschi, a doctor and botanist born in Molina in 1773. The Museum displays about 300 species of flora from Lessinia and Valpolicella. Visiting the museum is an interesting experience for botany enthusiasts, but also for those who want to discover the nature of Lessinia.
The Solinas Shelter
The Solinas Shelter, also known as the Fumane Cave, is located south of the Molina settlement on the road that winds from Ca Gottolo up to Molina. Discovered in 1962 by Giovanni Solinas and his son Alberto, both passionate and knowledgeable about local Paleontology and Prehistory, the Solinas Shelter is a prehistoric site of great importance. It was used by Neanderthal man and Aurignacian Homo sapiens, until the collapse of the cave about 25,000 years ago.
Conclusion
Molina is a delightful fraction of the Veronese Lessinia, with many attractions to discover. The pedestrian area, the church, the waterfall park, the Botanical Museum of Lessinia and the Solinas Shelter are just some of the main ones. A visit to Molina is an unforgettable experience, between nature, history and culture.
