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A land of castles, stage to fierce battles in the past, today producer of excellent wines
The ancient village of Calliano, located on the banks of Rio Cavallo, the stream that descends down to Folgaria before flowing into the Adige, stands at the feet of the majestic Beseno Castle. Between the cities of Trento e Rovereto, it opens out northwards towards Vallagarina, a garden of vineyards and a land of fortresses and bastions. It has pre-historic origins and in the Middle Ages was guarded by still visible castles with their respective "murazzi" (embankments).
As a strategic location, it was the stage for fierce battles, the most famous of which being that fought on 10th of August 1487 between the Venetian army and two small columns of Trentino soldiers. The event is still commemorated every year with a spectacular historical pageant. Worth visiting in the historical centre is the church of San Lorenzo (1724) built in neo-classical style in honour of the Trentino-Tyrolean victory in 1487, and the Moll and Dalla torre palazzos.
The land produces imposing quantities of table grapes and of quality Trentino wines, making Calliano a pleasant stop also for gourmets sure to enjoy the local cuisine.
Winter 
Highlights
Strade del Vino e dei Sapori in Vallgarina
Food and wine products from the land famed for its Marzemino
For information
Azienda per il Turismo Rovereto e Vallagarina
Corso Rosmini, 6
38068, Rovereto, Italy
Tel: +39 (0464) 430363
Fax: +39 (0464) 435528
E-mail: info@visitrovereto.it
38068, Rovereto, Italy
Tel: +39 (0464) 430363
Fax: +39 (0464) 435528
E-mail: info@visitrovereto.it
SEE & DO
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Car:
Calliano can easily be reached from north and south on the Brennero state road 12 or the motorway A22 (exit Rovereto Nord, 8 km distance from the gate toll) and then on the state road SS 350 Folgaria.
Public transport:
To the railway station FS Calliano or Rovereto, from there by bus.
Airplane:
The nearest airports are Verona Catullo (90 km distance), Venice Marco Polo (195 km), Milan Linate (245 km) and the new airport in Bolzano (60 km).
