Rabbi
Welcome to the picturesque valley of Rabbi
Val di Rabbi is a splendid alpine valley located in the municipality of Trentino province of Rabbi, a lateral valley of Val di Sole. Characterized by a V-shaped formation, the valley is surrounded by a range of mountains and crossed by the Rabbies stream, which gives it its name. It is a very fascinating area both for its natural landscape and for the deeply unified human intervention. In this article, we want to tell you about its peculiarities.
Discover the physical geography of the valley
Val di Rabbi is a valley parallel in orientation to Val di Peio and separated from the mountain range of Cima Rossa-Vegaia-Tremenesca-Camocina. The opposite side borders Val di Brésimo in Val di Non and the Alto Adige valleys of Martello and d'Ultimo. The valley has an evident V-shaped formation, with steep wooded and rocky slopes, prairie on the valley floor affected by various cone debris and avalanche channels.
The history of the valley of Rabbi
The history of this alpine valley is quite ancient, dating back to the 10th century. Until 1000 AD, Rabbi had no settlements due to the harshness of the territory. Its jurisdiction belonged to the feudal lords of Castel Caldes and, in particular, to the eldest member of the family. During the European phenomenon of the first assault on natural resources, the settlement arose in the valley and important consortia were created. In 1800, Rabbi became an autonomous municipality that currently does not have a defined center but is composed of several fractions.
The fractions of the valley of Rabbi
Val di Rabbi is made up of several scattered fractions, without a well-defined center. The main fractions are Pracorno, San Bernardo, Piazzola and Rabbi Terme, the latter known for its thermal waters. San Bernardo is the most substantial settlement.
The economy of the valley of Rabbi
Over the years, the people of Rabbi have distinguished themselves in all those jobs related to the agricultural and pastoral world. They were particularly skilled as shepherds, dairy farmers and cheesemakers, the latter profession ensuring authority and respect. Today, Val di Rabbi is characterized by tourism, thanks to the beauty of the landscape and the presence of the thermal waters of Rabbi Terme.
The legend of the valley of Rabbi
Finally, we cannot fail to mention the numerous legends that surround Val di Rabbi. It is said that in Rabbi the witches were frolicking around a large boulder and that the restless soul of Grotol, an executioner of the counts of Caldes, frightened people with noises of chains, goat tracks in the snow and rolling rocks towards the farms. These legends have contributed to enriching the magic and charm of this alpine valley.
In conclusion, Val di Rabbi is one of the most characteristic areas of the entire province of Trento and one of the most suggestive places in the Italian Alps. The beauty of the landscape and the legends surrounding the area make it an unmissable tourist destination. If you have not yet visited it, do not miss the opportunity to discover this enchanted valley!
