Holiday apartment in Lumignano: caves, trails and history

Lumignano can be explored from several perspectives. Natural caves open up in the limestone cliffs above the town, hikes lead to striking scenic spots, and historic buildings tell stories from different eras. In addition, the Bisi di Lumignano are a local specialty with a history of their own. So if you are looking for a holiday apartment in Lumignano, you can plan your trip around the themes that interest you most: nature and outdoor activities, archaeology, sacred art or regional cuisine.

Among caves, cliffs and former settlements

The Covoli dei Berici are natural caves that open up in the limestone cliffs above Lumignano. The Covoli dei Berici around Lumignano have been used as settlements since the Middle and Upper Paleolithic. Over the millennia, and until the second half of the 20th century, they served as dwellings, fortified refuges, hermitages and shelters for domestic animals. The previously unpublished stratigraphic sequence of the Buso Doppio del Broion dates from the Upper Paleolithic. This means that the landscape's historical perspective extends far beyond a single day trip.

Buildings and trails for a varied trip

The masonry building of the Eremo di San Cassiano dates back to the 17th century. The Eremo di San Cassiano can only be reached on foot via a trail that runs along the cliffs of Lumignano. Trail No. 3 begins at a wayside shrine next to Piazza Mazzaretto in Lumignano and leads to the hermitage, the Croce and the cliffs of Brojon. The town is also home to the present-day Chiesa di Lumignano, built in 1937, which houses the Baroque altars from the former Chiesa di San Maiolo. When choosing a holiday apartment in Lumignano, you can therefore take different priorities for your holiday days into account without separating nature experiences from culture.

Hiking on Monte Castellaro

A short but demanding and adventurous hike leads around Monte Castellaro and includes visits to the Grotta della Guerra and the Grotta della Mura. The route thus combines a manageable hike with cave destinations and complements Trail No. 3 with another way to experience the rocky landscape.

Bisi di Lumignano: regional tradition with a documented name

The municipality of Longare has recognized Bisi di Lumignano as a typical De.C.O. product since 2008. The cultivation of Bisi di Lumignano is said to have been introduced by Benedictine monks who reclaimed the Venetian plain near Vicenza around the year 1000. The beans therefore represent a regional aspect that can be discovered alongside the caves, hiking trails and historic buildings.

Information for guests interested in climbing

A climbing ban applies to 21 routes on the southern side and 32 routes on the western side of the Dente di Lumignano. This specific status is relevant when orienting yourself around the rock areas and should be taken into account when planning your own activities.

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