Holiday apartment in Monclassico: sundials, culture and nature

The sundials of Monclassico are particularly distinctive: they differ greatly in shape, technique and material, and each one expresses the artistic personality of its creator. This gives you a specific cultural theme for exploring the village.

Holiday apartment in Monclassico among churches and history

The earliest surviving records concerning the history of the Chiesa di San Vigilio date back to the 13th century. In 1771, the church was extended and acquired its present form. The Chiesetta di San Vigilio stands on the hill and has three altars as well as Late Gothic sculptures.

The surrounding area also brings together a variety of landscape destinations. These include the Cascata del Pison waterfall, the Castellaccio peak and the Monte Pellerot peak. The Cima Cesta peak is also located nearby. The range therefore extends from a waterfall to several peaks and appeals to different interests if you would like to include nature observation and landscape experiences in your travel plans.

Other cultural destinations can be found in the wider regional area around Monclassico. The Castello di Cles castle is located nearby. In the wider region, you will also find Castel Thun castle, the ruins of Castel Sporo Rovina and the Parrocchia Di Sarnonico church. The castle, ruins and church each add their own distinctive touch, making the region interesting for visitors who do not wish to limit their stay to just one type of experience.

A special experience is called Una sottile linea d'ombra. It ends with entry into a Camera obscura. Booking by 12:00 noon on the day of the activity is required for this experience. The camera obscura sundial is considered one of only six of its kind in all of Italy and an interactive attraction. The experience also includes a small tasting of Brulè, jams and natural syrups produced by a farm in the village.

If you would also like to include a water-based experience in your trip, the Biolago offers a clearly defined focus. The natural, swimmable and environmentally friendly pool covers approximately 500 square metres and has a maximum depth of about 3 metres. The Biolago can therefore be considered a separate point of interest alongside churches, sundials, castles and landscape destinations.

The route Tour delle Meridiane N° 711 leads from above Presson onwards towards Monclassico. Together with the sundials, it provides another specific point of reference for your stay. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether cultural attractions, landscape destinations, the water experience or route-based exploration should take priority for you. This way, your choice of a holiday apartment in Monclassico can be guided by your preferred holiday theme.

Other places for orientation

Locca, Sanzeno, Albiano, Lombardi, Folgaria, Revò, Carano and Cadine.

For the general travel overview: Trentino.