Tignale things to see
TIGNALE – Things to see
Gardola, the main village and administrative centre, and the other 5 hamlets on the plateau – Piovere, Oldesio, Olzano, Aer and Prabione make up the community of Tignale which in turn borders onto Tremosine, Magasa and Gargnano. Lake, hills and mountains, up to 1560 metres above s.l. characterises this area and offers fantastic views. Towards the lake on the terraced hillside you will find olive trees whereas in other places clinging to the rock face the typical Mediterranean vegetation of laurel, rosemary etc. Going into the valleys you will find meadows and woodland with many different species of trees including pines, chestnuts, beech and ash. It’s easy to reach Tignale on the provincial road that climbs up from the ‘Gardesana’ lake road approximately 4km north of Gargnano; a bit more difficult, especially during the winter months, is the road known as the Tignalga from Tremosine. Tignale offers a good selection of modern accommodation; a dozen hotels, 2 holiday ‘resorts’ plus several residences, rooms to let, local restaurants, bars, tennis courts and swimming pools. There are also numerous possibilities of walks, mountain bike trails and excursions by car.
The Sanctuary of Madonna di Montecastello, recently restored, is one of the best known sacred places in the Garda area, due mainly to the historical events that centred around it and its architectural and artistic beauty. Built on the ruins of an ancient castle, it houses the Casa Santa (holy chapel), a temple that dates back to 802. Here you can admire a fresco from ‘300 in Giotto’s style. Interesting are also some paintings by Andrea Celesti (1637 – 1712) and others, including a painting owned by the Comune of Tignale depicting the death of the notorious bandit Zuan Zanone (1617). Adjoining the Sanctuary is the Hermitage, which each year receives thousands of visitors. Along the access road to the Sanctuary there are several small chapels depicting the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
The church of S. Zenone at Prabione, rebuilt during the second half of the 18th century has a single nave. The high altar is dedicated to San Zenone and the two side altars, by the Boscai school, are dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo and Maria Immacolata. In a niche above the baptismal font is an organ by Tonoli, one of Brescia's most famous organ makers.
Gardola, the main village and administrative centre, and the other 5 hamlets on the plateau – Piovere, Oldesio, Olzano, Aer and Prabione make up the community of Tignale which in turn borders onto Tremosine, Magasa and Gargnano. Lake, hills and mountains, up to 1560 metres above s.l. characterises this area and offers fantastic views. Towards the lake on the terraced hillside you will find olive trees whereas in other places clinging to the rock face the typical Mediterranean vegetation of laurel, rosemary etc. Going into the valleys you will find meadows and woodland with many different species of trees including pines, chestnuts, beech and ash. It’s easy to reach Tignale on the provincial road that climbs up from the ‘Gardesana’ lake road approximately 4km north of Gargnano; a bit more difficult, especially during the winter months, is the road known as the Tignalga from Tremosine. Tignale offers a good selection of modern accommodation; a dozen hotels, 2 holiday ‘resorts’ plus several residences, rooms to let, local restaurants, bars, tennis courts and swimming pools. There are also numerous possibilities of walks, mountain bike trails and excursions by car.
The Sanctuary of Madonna di Montecastello, recently restored, is one of the best known sacred places in the Garda area, due mainly to the historical events that centred around it and its architectural and artistic beauty. Built on the ruins of an ancient castle, it houses the Casa Santa (holy chapel), a temple that dates back to 802. Here you can admire a fresco from ‘300 in Giotto’s style. Interesting are also some paintings by Andrea Celesti (1637 – 1712) and others, including a painting owned by the Comune of Tignale depicting the death of the notorious bandit Zuan Zanone (1617). Adjoining the Sanctuary is the Hermitage, which each year receives thousands of visitors. Along the access road to the Sanctuary there are several small chapels depicting the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
The church of S. Zenone at Prabione, rebuilt during the second half of the 18th century has a single nave. The high altar is dedicated to San Zenone and the two side altars, by the Boscai school, are dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo and Maria Immacolata. In a niche above the baptismal font is an organ by Tonoli, one of Brescia's most famous organ makers.
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