At the castle of Vigolo Vattaro 41
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At the castle of Vigolo Vattaro 41
A pleasant walk through the historic center of Vigolo Vattaro up to the panoramic and green hill where the ancient medieval fortress of Castel Vigolo is located.
<p>The most interesting sights are certainly the historical centre of Vigolo Vattaro, which with its courtyards and palaces testifies to the ancient origins of the settlement dating back to Roman times, and the wide panoramic view from Vigolo Castle over the entire plateau and the magnificent Vigolana carbonate bastions.</p> <p>Vigolo Vattaro is located on the Roman road connecting Valsugana with the Adige Valley and interesting Roman archaeological discoveries include a paved road. Of particular interest is the parish church of San Giorgio, characterised by an early Christian bas-relief depicting an olive tree with birds, but the rest of the historic centre is also well preserved and worth a visit.</p> <p>Defending the settlement was Castel Vigolo. The castle has lost its mediaeval fortification characteristics following 17th-century reconstruction, but the baronial palace, the adjacent buildings and the remains of the walls suggest the castle's original topography and its defensive function to guard the ancient road to Bosentino is evident.</p>