Bolzano Bellunese
Frazione in Veneto, Italy
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Bolzano Bellunese is an Italian village, hamlet (frazione) of Belluno, in the Veneto.
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  Bolzano Bellunese Location of Bolzano Bellunese in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 46°09′43″N 12°11′16″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Veneto |
| Province | Belluno (BL) |
| Comune | Belluno |
| Elevation | 532 m (1,745 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 700 |
| Demonym | Bolzanini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 32020 |
| Dialing code | (+39) 0437 |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
The village is located in north of Belluno, about 5 km from the centre, to the right of the Piave. It is a small town in the midst of the forest, of around 700 inhabitants. There is a sub-frazione, called Gioz. Both villages are found high on the right bank of the river Ardo, where the river passes through a deep valley.
History
Bolzano Bellunese is ancient in origin. The parish church dates back to the fourteenth century and is named for the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul.[2] It retains an important cycle of frescoes dedicated to Saint Peter, of uncertain origin. The road below the church leads to Rifugio 7º Alpini, on the slopes of Mount Schiara, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.