Avio, Italian comune
Avio is a small town in the lower Vallagarina valley in Trentino, northern Italy, surrounded by mountains and rolling hills typical of the pre-Alpine landscape. The village features traditional stone houses with tiled roofs, narrow streets, open fields, vineyards, and small forests that create its rural character.
The town has roots reaching back to Roman times, as shown by archaeological finds of coins and inscribed stones discovered in the area. In 1902, workers uncovered a 10th-century necropolis near the town, revealing the graves of people from the period of early medieval tribes.
The town's residents, called the Aviensi, keep local traditions alive through festivals and crafts that visitors can witness throughout the year. The Baroque church of Santa Maria Assunta in the center and the carved portals on nearby buildings show the community's connection to their heritage and skilled craftsmanship.
The village is straightforward to reach and remains a quiet spot to discover local life at a relaxed pace, with walking trails available in the surrounding hills throughout the year. In winter, snow covers the nearby mountains, but the town itself stays accessible for visitors prepared for mountain conditions.
The Castello di Sabbionara standing on a hilltop above the village is beautifully lit at night and visible from the nearby A22 Brenner highway, making it a striking landmark for passing travelers. This illuminated castle creates a dramatic contrast to the quiet landscape and can be admired from a distance by those passing through the region.
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