THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY

The Church of the Holy Trinity, in the village of Olfino, still holds a medieval-romanic character like the hut-shaped façade decorated with small arches along the pitched roof, the splayed eye-shaped window, the decorated lobed portal and the small belfry with four arched openings containing five bells. Behind the church we can see the remains…

THE CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Facing the river Mincio valley, the parish church of St. Michael the Archangel in Monzambano was built on the site of another church between 1743, when the first stone was set, and 1777 according to the project of Architect Domenico Rossi. The façade, built in the late-Baroque style and characterized by a wavy plan with…

THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY AT THE CASTLE

The ancient church of St. Mary used to be the parish church of Monzambano until the 15th Century, when the title was given to the new church of St. Michael, built “ for the inhabitant’s convenience” in the flat space above the Mincio river at the foot of the Castle hill. The original building was…

THE CASTLE OF MONZAMBANO

The castle-refuge of Monzambano, today defined as “one of the most intact and complete examples of castle architecture in the Mantua province” was built in the current form in the 13th century on the site on another fortification. The perfectly preserved boundary walls surround the tops of two close hills separated by a slight depression…

MONZAMBANO RUN

Monzambano, mid-December Three different down hill runs (7km, 12,5 km and 17 km long respectively). Refreshment areas both along the run and at the arrival. Groups welcome and rewarded.

MONZAMBANO BIKE TREASURE HUNT

Monzambano, on Sunday 29th May Monzambano Bike treasure Hunt is back! People fond of nature, sports, and entertainment can’t miss this treasure hunt! What a perfect way to discover Monzambano and its enchanting surroundings at the heart of the Moraine Hills: ability games, quizzes, and culture tests, are just some of the entertainments that will…