Monte Vidon Combatte: Culture, Architectural History and Landscape

Monte Vidon Combatte can be explored through several distinct themes: architectural history, sacred art, cultural use and a rural landscape. Palazzo Pelagallo and the churches offer specific historical and artistic points of interest; La Bottaia, Parco della Rimembranza and the landscape provide different perspectives. You can choose the focus of your stay according to your interests: architecture and art, the former uses of historic places, or the landscape and regional traditions.

Palazzo Pelagallo

Palazzo Pelagallo dates from the 15th century and has a distinctive gateway with two passages. Its date and architectural detail offer two specific points of interest: one historical and one architectural. Those interested in historic buildings can appreciate the palazzo through its period and a particular feature of its design.

Churches and Sacred Art

San Biagio houses a painting by Jacopo Agnelli of Patrignone, depicting the Virgin and Child. In the Church of San Procolo Vescovo and San Paolo Apostolo, the fresco “The Crucifixion with Our Lady of Sorrows and Saint John” can be seen in the pointed arch; it is attributed to a pupil of Fra Marino Angeli. The two works offer different perspectives: a Madonna subject and a depiction of the Crucifixion. The artist information also differs: Jacopo Agnelli is named for the painting, while the fresco is attributed to a pupil.

Architectural History and Access to San Procolo

San Procolo was rebuilt over the remains of an earlier building. The origins of this predecessor are believed to date to the early Christian period, probably the 7th or 8th century AD. This date refers to the predecessor building, not the reconstruction. From Collina Vecchia, San Procolo can also be reached via a bridge over the castle moat and a steep climb.

La Bottaia: Storage Room and Cultural Space

La Bottaia combines its former function as a storage space with cultural use. The room was once used to store wine, oil and other fermented products. After its restoration, it was given a new lease of life as a cultural space for exhibitions, workshops and gatherings. In this way, a historic function and the room’s cultural use come together: one recalls its former role as a storehouse, while the other brings exhibitions and community activities.

Route and Landscape

The “Between San Procolo and Collina Vecchia” route runs between the Church of San Procolo, the ruins of the castle of Collina Vecchia and historic springs once used by the rural community. A religious building, castle remains and springs, together with their former use, are thus brought into a historical context. The route therefore draws attention not only to buildings, but also to the rural community’s former use of the springs.

The landscape around Monte Vidon Combatte offers views of the hills of Valdaso. Cultivated fields, rows of vines and old olive groves shape the rural surroundings. The views and agricultural land together form part of the landscape. Those who would also like to discover the area through its surroundings will find a distinct focus here, alongside architectural history and sacred art.

Parco della Rimembranza

Parco della Rimembranza is a public green space for walks, relaxing in the shade of the trees and small outdoor events. It offers a different focus from the historic buildings: time spent outdoors, walks and small events in the open air take centre stage.

Norcineria as a Local Tradition

The traditional art of norcineria is also practised in Monte Vidon Combatte. It includes products made according to traditional recipes, such as prosciutti, coppe, soppressate and cotechini. These products give the tradition a distinctive culinary profile and add another aspect of local culture to the area’s architectural and artistic history.

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