Discover Bussolengo

Bussolengo combines a location above the Adige with a gently hilly landscape and an unusually dense succession of historic sites. This gives you different points of reference when planning your trip: you can explore the cultural landscape around churches, villas and monastery architecture, plan nature experiences or take the transport routes near Verona into account when travelling.

Landscape and Getting There

Bussolengo is situated on a plateau above the course of the Adige River. The surrounding area is characterised by peach orchards and vineyards; olive and cypress groves often add to the landscape. This combination of a riverside location and agriculturally shaped hills gives the town a distinctive regional character.

Two routes are described for travelling by car. Via the A4, you can reach Bussolengo at the Sommacampagna exit. At the roundabout, take the third exit towards Bussolengo and continue for approximately 6 kilometres. Alternatively, the A22 leads via the Verona Nord exit and then along the Tangenziale towards Bussolengo; approximately 4 kilometres remain to the corresponding exit. Verona Porta Nuova railway station is about 12 kilometres from Bussolengo. From there, you can continue by bus or taxi.

Historic Traces and Buildings

The oldest archaeologically documented settlement in the area of Bussolengo dates from the Middle Bronze Age, approximately 3,500 years ago. Another historic site is the Chiesa di San Salvar, traditionally regarded as Bussolengo’s oldest pieve and first parish church. Inside the church is a square stele approximately one metre high with a Roman inscription.

The Chiesa di San Valentino preserves two fresco cycles from the first half of the 15th century. They depict stories of Saint Valentine. Villa Spinola also dates from the 15th century. It stands on a hill overlooking the valleys and mountains of Valpolicella. There is no admission charge for the villa; opening hours are announced for events or provided on request by the municipal offices.

The Chiostro Francescano is a 16th-century cloister that belonged to a Franciscan monastery complex. It is one of the few surviving examples of monastic architecture in the Verona area. Its 45 frescoed lunettes, depicting the life and miracles of Saint Francis, are particularly striking. At the entrance to Bussolengo from the direction of Verona, there is also the Capitello De le Quatro Gambe, an unidentified Roman artefact.

The Chiesa di San Rocco preserves more than 30 fresco panels. They illustrate an important phase of Veronese painting from the late 15th century through the first decades of the 16th century. The Centrale Idroelettrica di Bussolengo, an industrial-architecture building from the 1940s, offers a different insight into the history of the town.

Nature and Special Experiences

Parco Natura Viva is a zoological park in a natural setting where endangered species are preserved and protected. Visitors can walk through habitats in the green oak forest and discover 1,500 animals from 200 species. The park complements the historic sites with an experience focused more strongly on observing animals and natural habitats.

The Fiera di San Valentino returned in 2026 with its 315th edition and took place from 12 to 16 February. The Villaggio di Natale Flover was also planned for the period from 7 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. The outdoor area was to include, among other things, an ice rink, the Flover Express train, amusement rides for children, Santa’s house and a large Christmas tree.

The Centrale Idroelettrica di Bussolengo can be visited as part of the Pagus Pictus project on a guided educational tour through the operating centre. This tour is only possible with advance booking. For precise local orientation, the location of A.S.D. Canoe Rafting Pescantina Bussolengo is also documented: you will find it at Via Albere 9/a, 37012 Bussolengo, Verona.

Compare More Destinations

If you would like to compare Bussolengo with other places in the regional selection, you can also visit San Giorgio In Salici, Martella, Bonferraro, Quinto Di Valpantena, Pontepossero, Arcole, Bosco Chiesanuova and Bardolino.

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