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The Statuary Stone Quarries of Vastrè

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The Statuary Stone Quarries of Vastrè

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    1. Vallestrè Quarry Trail to Sass del Piuma

    16.7km

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    1,340m

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    Historic quarry trail through moss-covered caves and ancient stone workings in Trentino's valleys.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    April 23, 2019

    The caves were used during the war as protection by the soldiers and the population.

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      February 12, 2024

      Oolite stone quarries dug in the Vastrè hills. The extracted stone, called "statuary stone", was used above all for portals, fountains and statues as it is easily workable. The stone extracted from the quarries was used to create statues that adorn the Taro bridge in Parma, the fountain in Piazza Duomo in Trento, the statues that adorn the Prato della Valle in Padua, some statues found in the Collegiate Church of Arco and the statue of Moses located in the square of Arco.
      I advise you to enter the quarries and tackle the route inside. The location is truly very suggestive and I would say unique. The extraction planes are inclined about 30° towards the west and in the middle there are rock columns which were used to prevent the roof from collapsing.

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        Location: Arco, Trentino, Italy

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