Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella
Welcome to Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella!
Welcome to Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, an Italian municipality in the province of Verona. We are delighted to welcome you to this beautiful town in the Valpolicella region. Sant'Ambroxio, as it is called in the Venetian language, is located about 18 kilometers northwest of the city of Verona.
Discovering the geography of Sant'Ambrogio
Sant'Ambrogio is located in a strategic area near several points of interest: Lake Garda, the Adige river and the Vallagarina, where the Adige enters the Po Valley. The town is situated at an altitude of 174 m above sea level and the municipal area includes several hamlets such as San Giorgio di Valpolicella, Ponton, Monte, Gargagnago and Domegliara.
A bit of history about Sant'Ambrogio
Sant'Ambrogio has a millenary history and dates back to the times of the Arusnati, a people who lived in the Valpolicella valley. In Roman times, S. Giorgio became a "castrum" and controlled all the neighboring centers, including S. Ambrogio.
During the Middle Ages, the city was under Lombard domination and became a "curtis regia" and "plebs christiana." During the period of Austrian domination, the poet Aleardo Aleardi was confined to Sant'Ambrogio and the street where he lived takes his name.
The Church of Sant'Ambrogio
In the town, visitors can visit the Church of Sant'Ambrogio, which houses precious relics. These include a piece of the wood of the cross of the Lord, a fragment of a white veil and another red veil with traces of the blood of Jesus. Veneration for the relics dates back to 1726.
The relics attributed to Jesus are solemnly displayed once a year, on Easter Monday. This tradition is deeply felt by the local community, which celebrates the event with a procession.
What to see in Sant'Ambrogio
Sant'Ambrogio is a town rich in natural and cultural beauty. A few kilometers away is Lake Garda, a very popular destination among tourists and locals. In the town, visitors can also visit other places of interest such as the Clock Tower, the Civic Museum and the Villa della Torre, a sixteenth-century residence.
Events and festivals in Sant'Ambrogio
The town organizes several events throughout the year. Among the most important is the Festa della Valpolicella, which is celebrated at the end of August and promotes the typical products of the area. There are stalls selling wine, oil, cheese and artisanal products.
Moreover, every year in May, the Palio delle Botti takes place, a race in which the districts of the town challenge each other with blows of a drum that represents the opposing contrada.
Conclusion
Sant'Ambrogio is a town worth visiting to discover the beauty of the Valpolicella region and learn about its millenary history. We look forward to welcoming you and offering you a unique and unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful towns in Veneto.
