Quinto
Welcome to Quinto!
Hello everyone! Today we are going to talk about Quinto, a beautiful fraction of Verona that deserves to be known. With its 6,714 inhabitants, Quinto is a quiet but lively village, surrounded by nature and close to the city. Let's discover together all its features and peculiarities.
History and territory
The name Quinto derives from the distance of 5 miles from the center of Verona, i.e. 7.5 km. The village is located on a hill at 115 meters above sea level, surrounded by forests, vineyards and olive groves. It borders the villages of Marzana, Poiano, Santa Maria in Stelle and Novaglie.
In the past, Quinto was an autonomous municipality with the name of Quinto di Valpantena, but in 1927 it was suppressed and aggregated to the municipality of Verona.
Infrastructure and transport
Quinto is well connected to the city of Verona thanks to the provincial road 6, which crosses the fraction, and the proximity of the A22 motorway, which allows you to quickly reach other cities in Northern Italy. In addition, in the past, Quinto was crossed by the Verona-Grezzana tramway, which represented an important tool for the growth of Valpantena.
What to visit in Quinto
In Quinto, there is no shortage of things to do and see. It is possible to take a walk through the streets of the village and discover the beauties of the historic center, with the church of the Saints Philip and James and the clock tower. You can also admire the ancient remains of a Roman bridge over the Ronchi torrent.
For nature lovers, Quinto also offers numerous opportunities for excursions, including the path of the Marzana hills and the nature trail of the Tasche, a protected wetland of great beauty.
Events and traditions
Quinto is a village rich in events and traditions. Among the most important appointments there are the patronal feast of Saints Philip and James, which takes place at the end of September and includes a procession in honor of the saints and the flea market.
In spring, instead, there is the risotto festival, during which you can taste this dish in the traditional version or in original variants.
How to get to Quinto
To get to Quinto, it is possible to use the local buses that depart from the center of Verona and from the terminal of Santa Maria in Stelle. Alternatively, you can reach the village by car, using the A22 motorway and the provincial road 6.
Conclusions
Here we come to the end of our journey to discover Quinto, a small and beautiful fraction of Verona. I hope this article has made you better know the village and has encouraged you to visit it. Quinto awaits you with its beauty and hospitality!
