Albiano

The municipality of Albiano in the heart of the Val di Cembra is situated on the left shore of the Avisio stream. Home to the so-called red porphyry (porfido rosso di Albiano), the village is an important centre for the quarrying, processing and trading this stone.

Until the 70's Albiano's economy was based on agriculture, especially chestnut cultivation. The traditional "Castagnata" celebrates this heritage. Its recent shift to the porphyry industry has led to a significant leap in the development of the village. The paving of piazza S. Biagio, laid with local porphyry in 1975, clearly reminds of this important craft.

The old Gothic parish church dedicated to St. Biagio and the adjacent new church are worth visiting. The recently built church recalls the old one in terms of materials and architectural style. Near the centre of Albiano stands the wonderful St. Antonio da Padova church which was consecrated in 1670.