Monclassico
Welcome to Monclassico, between history, nature and sundials!
If you are looking for a peaceful place surrounded by nature, Monclassico is the perfect choice! This hamlet of Dimaro Folgarida, in the province of Trento, had 527 inhabitants before merging with the neighboring municipality. The territory of Monclassico is located at 782 meters above sea level and boasts a mild climate, favorable to the cultivation of apples and the vitality of industry, tourism and commerce.
Geographical location of Monclassico
The village is located on the cone formed by the stream that flows from Piz di Montes and boasts a panoramic view towards the foothills of the Brenta Group. It is about 62 km from Trento and is known as the last area of the Valle di Sole where fruits are successfully cultivated, particularly apples.
The history of Monclassico
The village is mentioned for the first time in historical documents from 1178. However, an interesting story concerns the figure of Don Cornelio Sicher, born in 1900 in Coredo, parish priest in Monclassico from 1942 to 1970. Don Sicher had a connection with the German admiral Wilhelm Canaris during World War I. Canaris was the commander of the Abwehr, the German military intelligence service, but when Adolf Hitler seized power, Canaris opposed his ideas and participated in the attempt on Hitler's life in 1944, being executed that year. In 1943, during a meeting with Don Sicher, Canaris confided in him that he had prepared an escape route to Patagonia. Don Sicher, however, died in 1995 without ever embarking on this journey.
What to visit in Monclassico
If you are passionate about religious architecture, you cannot miss the church of San Vigilio, located in the municipality of Dimaro Folgarida, but nevertheless easily reachable from Monclassico.
Another unique attraction of Monclassico are the fifty sundials present in the town center and in the hamlet of Presson. These sundials were realized thanks to the project of the association "Le Meridiane" between 2002 and 2013. Annually, a different theme was chosen and five new sundials were created during the month of July, involving artists of national and international fame.
Social and cultural life
There is no shortage of events in Monclassico! Every week of June 26th, the Patron Saint Festival of San Vigilio is celebrated in Monclassico. In addition, in July 2008, the 2008 edition of the "Meridiane" was held.
Means of transport
The Monclassico station serves the village through the Trento-Malé-Mezzana railway inaugurated in 1964 to replace the Trento-Malé tramway.
Administration
Since January 1, 2016, Monclassico and the municipality of Dimaro have merged to form the new municipality of Dimaro Folgarida.
Are you ready for a trip to Monclassico? Discover the history, natural beauty and cultural initiatives of this enchanting corner of Trentino!
