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Baselga
di Piné is located on the high Piné Plateau, and sits just
northeast of the capital city of Trento. Baselga is the
administrative seat and the economic, tourist, cultural and
religious center for the municipality of Baselga di Piné. The
municipality of Baselga di Piné is made up of ten areas:
Baselga, Faida, Miola, Montagnaga, Ricaldo, San Mauro,
Tressilla, and Vigo. It sits at 967 meters above sea level
surrounded by a lake and mountains. The town has a population
of roughly 4700 inhabitants. Tourism is important to the
economy, driving the numerous services accommodations of the
area. The Serraia and Piazze Lakes, Congress Center, and
International Ice Rink make Baselga one of the most famous
resorts in Trentino.
Characteristics churches provide other unique attractions in the area, including the Antica Pieve di St. Maria Assunta Church, which is built with unique features based on the different styles employed, from Romanesque to Gothic, and Renaissance to Baroque.
The plateau is also famous for the “Sanctuary of the Appearance," where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared before a young shepherdess in 1729. Mining has been present in the plateau since the Middle Ages. The Cembra Valley looks like a deep and narrow furrow, dug by the Avisio Stream, around which there is an expanse of sunny terraces used for vine cultivation of renowned wines and excellent brandies.
The Piné Plateau, as well as the Cembra Valley, is also famous for its rich folklore and musical traditions. The area boasts hundreds of active choirs and musical ensembles.
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