Discover Brognoligo-Costalunga: Culture, Wine and Holiday Apartments

Brognoligo-Costalunga for Days of Culture, Wine and Trails

Brognoligo-Costalunga is a destination for you if you would like to combine culture, wine traditions and outdoor activities. In Brognoligo, the Grotta di Lourdes, historic religious buildings, a traditional festival and the Soave Classico wine landscape come together. Between Brognoligo and Costalunga, trails also lead through local history and to panoramic viewpoints.

The Grotto and Churches as Historic Landmarks

The Grotta di Lourdes in Brognoligo is a replica of the Lourdes Grotto with a statue of the Madonna. Construction work resumed in March 1948, and the grotto was inaugurated in September 1948. It includes a copy of the Lourdes statue of Bernadette made of Carrara marble and a figure of Fra Claudio.

The present parish church of Santo Stefano in Brognoligo was built in 1841 after its predecessor had proved completely inadequate. The oldest religious building documented in Brognoligo is considered to be a church dedicated to Santo Stefano Protomartire, which has been documented since 1262. In Costalunga, the parish church was built between 1826 and 1830 in the Neoclassical style and consecrated on 22 October 1835.

Courtyards, Panoramas and Trails between the Districts

Villa Montanari – Durlo in Brognoligo is a building complex with a spacious courtyard and a well. It was built between the 15th and 16th centuries; the complex was later altered.

La Panoramica dei Colli runs between Brognoligo and Costalunga, passes numerous viewpoints and is 16 kilometres long. It can also be explored by mountain bike. The Sentiero delle Contrade Storiche also runs between the two districts and can be explored on foot or by bicycle. This allows you to organise days combining historic discoveries and scenic outdoor activities in different ways.

Soave Classico and Local Festival Traditions

Le Battistelle is located in Brognoligo in the Soave Classico growing area. The vineyard covers 14 hectares and lies on the hills of Soave Classico, whose soils are of volcanic origin. A special local speciality is Vin Santo, which is produced exclusively in Brognoligo. The Sagra delle Ciliegie, del Recioto e del Vin Santo, an event that has been held for over 60 years, also takes place in Brognoligo's main square.

A Holiday Apartment Based on Your Preferred Holiday Focus

If you are considering a holiday apartment in Brognoligo-Costalunga, you can tailor your travel plans to these specific focuses: religious history and architectural heritage, the trails between the districts, or wine and festival traditions.

Further Places for Planning Your Trip

You can also consider these places when planning your trip: Selva Di Progno, San Rocco, Dolcé, Povegliano Veronese, Parona Di Valpolicella, Settimo, Cologna Veneta, Cavalo.

To the higher-level travel overview: Verona.