Caldonazzo

Caldonazzo (old German name: " Gallnötsch " ) is a town with 3472 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) in the province of Trento in the Italian region Trentino -Alto Adige.

The neighboring municipalities are Bosentino, Calceranica al Lago, Centa San Nicolò, Folgaria, Lavarone, Levico Terme, Lusern, Pergine Valsugana and Tenna. The provincial capital Trento / Trento is around 20 km away.

History

Caldonazzo was first documented in 1116 and is located 2 km away from the same Caldonazzo picturesquely at the foot of a steep mountain forests, where the steep Centatal the way into the open countryside takes (450 m asl ).

The place has a rich history, there is evidence of Roman settlements. Approximately on the " Colle di Tenna ", where Roman mule tracks to an old " stations Militaris " lead. Today, in this place there is a chapel from the 12th century. Traces from the time of the migration provide information about the fact that the place has repeatedly played a significant role in history.

The place was a long time to the Danube monarchy, the border of the Kingdom of Italy was only a few kilometers away on the plateau of Folgaria, where today numerous bunkers and buildings from this time are seen. The best preserved is the Gschwent in which a museum is to be found today. The entire Valsugana offers history buffs numerous prominent landmarks, the report of this time.

Trapp, an Austrian noble family

Between church and cemetery can be found an old, stately castle. Already weathered, yet the fresco of a coat of arms is clearly seen in the old walls can be seen, which is expected to be equal to the Austrians familiar, because it shows the familiar red-white- red striped shield.

In this castle the Trapp family, who belonged to an old Austrian noble family lived. In 1461 she left her home and her ancestral castle Trautenburg at Leutschach in Styria ( still exists today ). For 300 years, until 1794, when the last descendant of the Counts Trapp died Caldonazzo was closely associated with that name. Historians will tell you after that they were just, humane and efficient. The memory of her charity lived long in the population.

Parish Church of St. Sixtus

Next to the old townscape with its old picturesque houses away from the center, is still the St. Barbara church dedicated to mention their old part bears the name of Pope Sixtus. Built in the 13th century, it was restored and rebuilt over the years. Your current appearance she received in 1836, her style stands out from the Romanesque bell tower from clear. The interior reminds an old painting, depicting Pope Sixtus, which is surrounded by the saints Borromeo, Francis and Sebastian, to the furious plague in 1630, which also Caldonazzo has not been spared. The painting dates from the year in 1632.

Infrastructure

Caldonazzo lies on the railway line Trento - Venezia ( Trento - Venice). Developed Verkehrlich the place also is the provincial road ( Strada Provinciale ) SP1 SP113 and is connected via the state road SS47 and SS349 and the A22 motorway to the motorway network.

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