몬테갈델라‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

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

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

Natural caves near the church of San Donato. Beautiful view of the plain and the Euganei.

Rocky outcrop very different from the nearby hills. Frequented by climbers for the numerous ascent routes. Short chain to reach the top where, in addition to the wonderful panorama, there are the remains of the fortress.

Reachable by following path 72 starting from Villaga Fantastic view of the plain, as well as a place of historical interest

The covoli di San Donato are wonderful, panoramic. It is a place where an ancient church once stood close to the covoli; later it became a female Benedictine monastery. Now stands a church dating back to the nineteenth century. The walls also have some climbing routes.