Gazzo Veronese – Wetland, History and Trails

Gazzo Veronese combines a wetland spread across two regions with archaeological evidence and named trails along the water. The Paludi di Ostiglia e del Busatello extend across the municipalities of Ostiglia (MN) and Gazzo Veronese (VR); the Museo Archeologico di Gazzo Veronese is located in Villa Parolin Poggiani, and the Casa del Turbine serves as the starting point for the trail into the Palude del Busatello.

Wetland and Birdlife

The wider natural area of the Paludi di Ostiglia e del Busatello covers 81 hectares. It lies in Lombardy and Veneto, in the municipalities of Ostiglia (MN) and Gazzo Veronese (VR), and is recognised as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. The Paludi provide refuge for more than 200 bird species, including 54 breeding species. The wetland area extends beyond the municipal boundary and also includes Ostiglia.

Within this natural area lies the Palude del Busatello. It is located within the Special Area of Conservation IT3210013, which is also designated as a Special Protection Area. The Palude del Busatello is also one of the last Italian sites of cicuta acquatica. The Paludi form the larger geographical framework; the Palude del Busatello lies within this natural area.

Trails starting from the Casa del Turbine

The Casa del Turbine, also known as Casa dell'Angela, serves as the starting point for the trail into the Palude del Busatello. From there, an easy trekking trail follows the Tione to its confluence with the Tartaro.

The Casa del Turbine is also the venue each year on 25 April for the opening of the season of guided tours in the Oasi.

Archaeology and Local History

The Museo Archeologico di Gazzo Veronese is located in Villa Parolin Poggiani. It provides insights into local life in the Neolithic period and the Roman era. Another archaeological point of interest is Dosso del Pol: this is a Paleo-Venetian necropolis in Gazzo Veronese dating from the 6th to the 5th century BC.

Roman transport history is also part of the local landscape. In Roman times, Gazzo was located on the Via Claudia Augusta, which led from Ostiglia across the Tartaro River to Verona. On the banks of the Tione, in San Pietro in Valle, a hamlet of Gazzo Veronese, stands the Church of San Pietro in Monastero, also known as San Pietro in Valle.

Villa Parolin Poggiani is also the venue for an annual nativity scene exhibition in Gazzo. It forms part of the regional initiative La Strada dei Presepi, in which Gazzo Veronese participates every year.

Compare other destinations

If you would like to compare other destinations for your travel plans in addition to Gazzo Veronese, you can also find Cavalo, San Bonifacio, Marano Di Valpolicella, Povegliano Veronese, San Giovanni Lupatoto, Isola Rizza, Sant'anna D'alfaedo and Cerro Veronese.

For the higher-level travel overview: Verona.