Sant'Anna d'Alfaedo
Welcome to Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo? This commune in the province of Verona, in the Veneto region, is located on the border between the beautiful Valpolicella and the Lessini Mountains plateau. With its 2,540 inhabitants, Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo is an ideal destination for those who love nature and tranquility.
Where is Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo
Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo is located less than 30 km from Verona, in the western part of the Lessini Mountains plateau. Its location, on the border with the province of Trento, makes it a passage between the Adige Valley and the Valpolicella. The territory of the commune is mostly south of the Corni, but a part is north of the Corno d'Aquilio, and is called Pialda Bassa.
The nature of Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo
The territory of Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo is characterized by a great variety of natural landscapes. The eastern part of the commune is delimited by the incisions of the deep vaj of Marciora and Falconi, which in the plain give rise to the Valpantena. In this area is the communal border with Grezzana and Erbezzo. One of the natural wonders of Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo is the Ponte di Veja, overlooking the vajo of Marciora, a natural stone bridge that remained as a residue of a slow erosion of the posterior part of a cavity.
In the southeast area of the commune is the Spluga della Preta, a set of karstic caves that reach an explored depth of about 1000 meters, known for many years as the deepest cave in the world. The communal territory of Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo covers a range that ranges from the Jurassic to the Cretaceous, with rocks such as the Gray Limestone, the Veronese Ammonitic Red, and the Red Scaglia.
The history of Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo
Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo has a long history that begins in prehistoric times. In almost every part of the communal territory, there are sites and castles that document human presence starting from the Paleolithic period. Numerous prehistoric sites have been found in various parts of the commune, such as the two caves at the foot of Veia Bridge, the castle of Guaite, and the area of Monte Loffa. Many prehistoric shelters have been identified in the communal territory.
The territory of Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo also has great geological value, with fossil evidence that starts from the Jurassic and reaches the last lithic industries of the Würm glaciation. The Red Scaglia has been used for centuries as inert or construction material throughout the Lessinia area, and some quarries are also present in the territory: from one of these, numerous fossils of exceptional importance have been extracted.
What to do in Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo
Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo is an ideal destination for nature and active tourism lovers. Here you can go hiking in the mountains of the Lessini plateau, visit the caves of the Spluga della Preta, and admire the Ponte di Veja. The area is rich in trails and naturalistic routes, ideal for all-year-round walking and trekking.
For geology and paleontology enthusiasts, the territory of Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo offers many opportunities for discovery. You can visit the quarries of the Red Scaglia and see the prehistoric sea fossils up close. There are also museums and documentation centers to deepen the history and culture of the territory.
Conclusions
Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo is an ideal destination for nature and history lovers. Between the mountains of the Lessini plateau and the Valpolicella, this commune in the province of Verona offers a great variety of natural landscapes and a rich prehistoric and geological history. Come and discover Sant'Anna d'Alfaèdo and let yourself be conquered by its beauty!
