Bolzano Bellunese is an Italian village, hamlet (''

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, in the

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Geography

The village is located in north of Belluno, about 5 km from the centre, to the right of the Piave. It is a small town in the midst of the forest, of around 700 inhabitants. There is a sub-frazione, called ''Gioz''. Both villages are found high on the right bank of the river

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, where the river passes through a deep valley.

History

Bolzano Bellunese is ancient in origin. The parish church dates back to the fourteenth century and is named for the

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and

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. It retains an important cycle of

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es dedicated to Saint Peter, of uncertain origin. The road below the church leads to

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, on the slopes of Mount Schiara, considered a

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References

Bibliography

* Touring club italiano, ''Belluno e provincia: Feltre, Cortina d'Ampezzo e le Dolomiti bellunesi'', Guide verdi d'Italia, Milano: Touring Editore, 2004, p. 45, ,
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External links

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The churches of Bolzano Bellunese
{{authority control Belluno Frazioni of the Province of Belluno