Zevio, Italian comune
Zevio is a small town in the Province of Verona, stretching along the Adige River with narrow streets and brick-colored houses. The center is defined by a main square where old roads converge in a star pattern, while the river at about 260 meters wide forms a natural boundary.
Zevio first appeared in records in 846 and held importance during Roman times before becoming an administrative center under the Gepidi in the 9th century. It grew as a trade hub under Venetian rule but also endured wars, plague, and French invasions that shaped its trajectory.
Santa Toscana, a revered local saint from the 14th century, shapes the town's religious life to this day. Her annual July celebrations and presence in local churches show how tradition and faith remain woven into the daily experience of residents.
The town is easily reached via the A4 motorway or SS 434 road, lying just about 16 kilometers from Verona. Daily buses connect Zevio to Verona and nearby towns, while the nearest train station is Verona Porta Nuova.
The painter Altichiero, born around 1330, hailed from Zevio and created major works in Verona and Padua that still adorn churches and museums today. An annual celebration on September 20 commemorates the narrowly averted flood of 1882, when the Adige's banks held firm against rising waters.
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