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The evocative Alpini Church stands between Juliet's Castle and Romeo's Castle. Its construction was the result of a vow made by an Alpine soldier who survived the Russian Campaign in 1942: the soldier promised that, if he returned home safe and sound from the war, he would dedicate a small church to the Madonna dei Castelli. Construction began in October of that year, and the chapel was blessed on October 4, 1945. The project was entrusted to architect Ferdinando Forlati, who had already been involved in the restoration of the castles in 1939. The result was a simple building, constructed of local stone, inspired by the medieval style, perfectly integrated into the landscape and the ancient fortresses.

The famous Romeo Castle

Nice stretch of dirt road on the hill

The famous Juliet's castle

Beautiful Castle on the route

Beautiful medieval fortress under restoration and currently not open to visitors.

The Salve Regina church is immersed in the greenery of the town of Valmarana, on the border between the municipalities of Altavilla Vicentina and Arcugnano. Built in 1900 and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Sorrows, it is a peaceful place reachable via a forest path much loved by hikers and cyclists. On May 8, 1904, the first Holy Mass was celebrated here, and shortly after, Pope Pius X granted special indulgences for pilgrims who go there to pray on dedicated occasions. Now, however, the church needs restoration work to preserve its structure and spiritual value; a fundraiser is underway to save it.

Tourist place to visit