Conco: History, Hiking Trails and Local Festivals
Accommodation in Conco
Conco combines historic sites with hiking trails starting from the town, as well as events held throughout the year. White celery is also one of the region’s culinary highlights.
Historic cemetery: The Cimitero Italo-francese di Conco was established after the defeat at Caporetto. The first Italian burial took place in May 1917, while French burials began in 1918.
Buried fallen soldiers: 2,784 fallen soldiers were buried in the Cimitero Italo-francese di Conco; 25 percent of those buried were unidentified.
Parish church: The parish church of Conco is dedicated to S. Marco and the Madonna della Neve. It was built between 1536 and 1539 and expanded in 1713.
Hiking trails: One of the hiking trails starting from Conco leads past the historic, tall beech trees known as the “Fagaroni”. The natural spring “Poseto del Prundole” is also located along a hiking trail starting from Conco.
Car excursion: Malga Biancoia is easily accessible by car and has a large car park.
Events: The Fiaccolata delle Contrade di Conco takes place every year on January 1. “A tavola con il Tarassaco di Conco De.Co.” returns in spring and is held in March, April and May.
Regional specialty: The traditional “Sagra del Sedano” takes place every year on September 8. White celery is characterized by a pale stalk rib, a delicate texture and a mild flavor.
Further activity: A paragliding launch site is located in Contrà Bielli, within the municipality of Lusiana Conco.
History and townscape
The historic character of Conco can be seen both in its ecclesiastical architecture and in a site connected with the First World War. The construction phases of the parish church show that its present appearance developed over a longer period.
Hiking trails and excursion planning
Malga Biancoia offers an excursion destination accessible by car with a large car park.
Events and regional cuisine
Conco’s annual calendar is shaped by fixed dates. January 1 is marked by the Fiaccolata delle Contrade di Conco, while the gastronomic series “A tavola con il Tarassaco di Conco De.Co.” runs from March to May. The traditional “Sagra del Sedano” follows on September 8. Those planning their trip around fixed dates can therefore consider these dates separately by season and type of event. The culinary focus is white celery, with its pale stalk rib, delicate texture and mild flavor.
Local information
In July and August, the Infopoint at Casa Sivocci on Piazza San Marco in Conco provides tourist information and bookings for events.
The surrounding area also includes Pove Del Grappa, Valstagna, Romano D'ezzelino, Marostica, Carré, Lusiana, Campese and Nove.
For the broader travel overview: Vicenza.
