Conco and Gomarolo

Conco is another small town on the plateau that is not part of the "Spectacular Regency of the Seven Municipalities". Today is a small and charming village, which was in the past the protagonist of both the Great War and the Second World War, especially during the "Liberation" phase. For this reason is one of the 44 Italian cities awarded the Gold Medal of Military Valour. It is one of the few cities to have retained its original appearance despite the bombing, Church of St. Mary of the Snows and St. Mark, built between 1536 and 1539.

Here you can appreciate, in addition to the frescoes in the central nave, its altars in local marbles and the wooden depictions of the Virgin and St. Mark in the presbytery area, which are among the few to be preserved throughout the plateau. Part of Conco, are the small hamlets of Fontanelle, Rubbio and Gomorolo. The latter suffered the greatest consequences of the First World War.

At that time, in fact, the powder magazine that supplied the entire plateau lay right here and, on the night of October 24th, 1918, the Austrian enemy hit the powder magazine with a cannon shot from Ortigara Mount, destroying much of the town .

The small and wonderful church dedicated to Santa Barbara was built in memory of this episode. Furthermore, every year, on the first Sunday after October 24th, a celebration is held in memory of that night. Conco country festival: from the last days of July to the 5th of August the “Festa della Madonna della Neve" is celebrated, patron saint of the town.

Gomarolo country festival: It is a big party that takes place on the 2nd Sunday of August and is famous, above all, for the “Vicenza-style codfish” (Baccalà alla Vicentina). Fontanelle Country festival: it is known as "Sagra del Ciclamino" and takes place in mid-August. It is famous above all for spit-roasted meat. Rubbio country festival: known as "Sagra del Sedano" (“Celery festival”) usually takes place in the first days of September. During this festival you have the opportunity to taste several dishes, which are served and based on the celery cultivated directly in Rubbio.

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It is one of the most industrialized and richest areas in Italy but, at the same time, still maintains many green and wild areas. You’ll beamazed by the charm of this city thanks to its Palladian villas, sumptuous palaces, the great green valleys that run throughout the territory, such as the Valsugana, and the great enchanted woods of the Seven Municipalities Plateau. Do not miss the typical towns of Vicenza, set in the territory as precious diamonds, which preserve works and typical products of the highest prestige. This province, famous for the nicknames about cats, will surprise you day by day for its artistic beauties scattered throughout the territory. Plan your holidays in the province of Vicenza, our tips and suggestive photographs will help you to take the right path for your trip.

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The Veneto Region, nestled in the north-east of Italy, is a mix of history and traditions and, all of it, is enriched by the liveliness of its inhabitants and by a wide range of typical products all to be savored. From the highest peaks of the Dolomites, he embraces and welcomes each visitor with brotherly warmth, accommodating him among the many lounges of his cities of art, giving him unforgettable emotions. Turning between the pages of this site, you can organize your next holidays in the Veneto region and thanks to the many photos published, everything will be very simple.