CULTURE

Biacesa

Biacesa is the first village in Valle di Ledro coming up from Riva. It is from Biacesa, where start the links between Lake Ledro and Lake Garda, like the old mule-path to the Ponale harbour and the Ponale road. Moreover, from Biacesa starts the famous via ferrata to Cima Capi.

Etymology: From the Latin bis caesa, twice cut, once by the road to the Ponale harbour, once by the road to Valle di Ledro.

Nickname: The inhabitants of Biacesa are called the canibali, the cannibals.

Sights: Church of St Anthony in Biacesa. Little church of St John above the village. Fortifications of the Great War along the Defensionsmauer. Ponale road.

Village festivals and traditions: Christmas cribs and tableau vivant during Christmas time.

Recommended tour: Defensionmauer

Biacesa

Strada del Ponale

The winding Strada del Ponale, constructed according to the unbelivable plan of Giacomo Cis from Bezzecca (1782-1851) to connect Valle di Ledro with Riva del Garda, offers now unique view on...