ヴェッジャーノの天然記念物・トップ20

The Colle del Montirone The monumental entrance designed by Jappelli testifies to the importance of this small hill, which was once rich in natural thermal springs that bubbled forth at a temperature of 80°C. Today, the stone pools can still be seen here, a symbol of the millennia-old thermal tradition of the town of Abano. The Doric column, topped with a chalice entwined by a serpent, was also designed by Giuseppe Jappelli in 1825, on the occasion of Emperor Franz I of Austria's visit. Text / Source: Abano.it / La città di Abano Terme https://www.abano.it/de/Abano-Terme/

Parco Montirone, Abano / The Ancient Thermal Springs In the heart of Abano, at the end of the pedestrian zone, a tall colonnade leads us into this small park where steaming thermal water flows among the greenery of plants and trees. A tall colonnade leads us into this small park, situated on a green hill where the temple of the god Aponus once stood near Abano's ancient thermal spring. Today, the thermal water flows once again in the stone thermal pools. The cradle of Abano's thermal baths: More than two thousand years ago, in the time of the ancient Romans, a sacred temple dedicated to the god Aponus and a small shop selling pottery stood on this small hill. Many came here to be treated with the precious thermal water, which flowed freely at a temperature of approximately 80°C. ... Soon, villas and thermal palaces sprang up around the small hill, and the Abano thermal baths became famous among patricians and soldiers, as well as emperors, for their "magical" qualities: Tiberius himself wanted to stop at the Temple of Aponus to consult the oracle of Geryon. After receiving a positive result, he threw his golden dice into the fountain before departing for Illyria. Today, the ancient pools, which held steaming thermal water until the second half of the 20th century, have been restored to their former glory: The water flows again in the five stone pools—two large and three small—at a temperature of about 70°C. A high colonnade in the Corinthian order leads to the park with the Montirone springs. At the entrance stands the Doric column surmounted by a chalice coiled in the shape of a snake, designed in 1825 by the Venetian architect Giuseppe Jappelli to house the passage of Emperor Franz I of Austria. Text / Source: Blog Abano.it / It Portale delle Terme https://blog.abano.it/it/il-colle-del-montirone-e-le-sue-antiche-sorgenti-termali/

Parco Montirone, Abano / The Ancient Thermal Springs In the heart of Abano, at the end of the pedestrian zone, a tall colonnade leads us into this small park where steaming thermal water flows among the greenery of plants and trees. A tall colonnade leads us into this small park, situated on a green hill where the temple of the god Aponus once stood near Abano's ancient thermal spring. Today, the thermal water flows once again in the stone thermal pools. The cradle of Abano's thermal baths: More than two thousand years ago, in the time of the ancient Romans, a sacred temple dedicated to the god Aponus and a small shop selling pottery stood on this small hill. Many came here to be treated with the precious thermal water, which flowed freely at a temperature of approximately 80°C. ... Soon, villas and thermal palaces sprang up around the small hill, and the Abano thermal baths became famous among patricians and soldiers, as well as emperors, for their "magical" qualities: Tiberius himself wanted to stop at the Temple of Aponus to consult the oracle of Geryon. After receiving a positive result, he threw his golden dice into the fountain before departing for Illyria. Today, the ancient pools, which held steaming thermal water until the second half of the 20th century, have been restored to their former glory: The water flows again in the five stone pools—two large and three small—at a temperature of about 70°C. A high colonnade in the Corinthian order leads to the park with the Montirone springs. At the entrance stands the Doric column surmounted by a chalice coiled in the shape of a snake, designed in 1825 by the Venetian architect Giuseppe Jappelli to house the passage of Emperor Franz I of Austria. Text / Source: Blog Abano.it / It Portale delle Terme https://blog.abano.it/it/il-colle-del-montirone-e-le-sue-antiche-sorgenti-termali/

At this time of year the place is rich in water

The Grotta di San Bernardino is a small and fascinating medieval hermitage, nestled at the base of a ten-meter-high limestone pinnacle (the only rock tower in the entire Berici Hills). The building's façade encloses a karst cavity about thirty meters long and ten meters wide. An evocative and mysterious setting. According to tradition, the name derives from the shelter it provided to Saint Bernardino of Siena, who preached in these areas in the 15th century. In the early 16th century, this cave, like others in the Berici Hills, was adapted as a temporary refuge for the local populations, while the Venetian plain was subjected to enemy raids. The oldest prehistoric remains in the Vicenza area (tools and animal bones dating back 200,000 years) were found inside the cave: it was likely used by Neanderthals as a hunting base. Interesting fact: the abundance of animal bones was the main cause of soil removal and the resulting significant impoverishment of San Bernardino's paleontological heritage. In fact, in 1890, the Camerini family, owners of the site, had the rich phosphate material excavated from the cave. It was transported downstream by cableway and used as fertilizer for the fields! The cave is occasionally open to the public, with guided tours organized by the Mossano Tourist Board (Pro Loco), which you can contact for details. http://www.tuttoberici.it/arte/S-Bernardino-Grotta-Mossano.htm https://www.archeoveneto.it/portale/wp-content/filemaker/stampa_scheda_estesa.php?recid=189

The dam allows you to cross the river AT YOUR OWN RISK. When the water level is below the edge, crossing is possible, whereas it would otherwise not be permitted.

Nice place to reach via the well-identified path immersed in the woods. Compact terrain but in some places slippery due to the slope. It can also be done on a mountain bike with care. Great to do on foot.

magical! especially after a period of rain to have the maximum flow rate of the waterfall. The path is not for bicycles, it is better on foot but the more complicated sections can be done with bike in hand and priority always given to pedestrians. ok with a good gravel or mtb