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 Introduction
The town is known for its ancient archetecture which after years of neglect, is receiving some much needed renovation. The name of the city indicates its ancient function as a “street village”.
Arrival Plane
The nearest airports are Genova sestri (GOA) which is 85 Km away or Piacenza (QPZ) which is 90 Km away. Flights from North America are made via New York, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. Delta Airlines also operates a flight from Atlanta via New York's JFK International Airport to Pisa's Galileo Galilei Airport.
Train
The town is not directly accessible by rail. The nearest station is Levanto on the Genoa-Rome line.
Car
Borghetto Vara is located between the Provincial Road 1 Aurelia and the Provincial Road 566 in the Val di Vara. The town may also be reached by Highway A12, exit at Brugnato-Borghetto di Vara.
History and Culture
The town was further forgotten by the Via Aurelia, the main route of communication between Genoa and Rome, lost prominence due to the construction of the railway tirrenica. The railway was completed in 1874 and a more popular highway, the A12, was completed in 1970.
The historic centre of the town was also badly damaged by bombing in WWII. Careful restoration has taken place to bring back the former glory of the town.
Churches and Museums
The bell of the church was destroyed by the bombardments of the WWII and has been re-constructed.
Abbey of Santa Maria dell'Accola
This abbey dates back to 881 and was mentioned in a decree by the Emperor Charles the Grosso.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Roverano
Located among the olive trees and chestnuts, the sanctuary was created after a Marian apparation (a vision in which people claim to have had Mary, the mother of Jesus, contact them with their words or gestures). According to a popular 16th Century story, two shepherdesses around Mount Roverano encountered Virgin Mary when she asked one of them, mute since birth, to call the local parish priest to a paticular olive tree. On the tree was a picture of Mary. The people built a sanctuary to honor Mary and the story.
Historical buildings and monuments
In the historic centre of the capital, the older houses highlight magnificent archetecture and the history of the town.
Palaces, Villas and Gardens
This structure, inaugurated in 1998, is a reconstruction of an ancient part of the main town. Consisting of a small palace complete with gardens, the building tries to replicate the integrity of the architecture of the past.
Events
There are two exhibitions of various goods in the old town. One tales place on the third Sunday in July and the second is held on the second Sunday of October.
Celebration of the PA Green Cross - August
Held on the second Sunday in August, this festival has music, dancing, retail stalls and restaurants.
Feast of Marion Apparation - Spetember
Held at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Roverano, the feast honors the Virgin Mary and the creation of the sanctory on the 7th of Spetember.
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Borghetto di Vara Travel Guide
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