| Coordinates | 46°10′N 10°45′E |
|---|---|
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | Trentino (TN) |
| Frazioni | Madonna di Campiglio, S. Antonio di Mavignola |
| Mayor | Michele Cereghini |
| Area total | 69.32 km² |
| Population total | 3118 |
| Population as of | 31 December 2015 |
| Population demonym | Pinzolesi |
| Elevation | 800 m |
| Saint | Saint Lawrence |
| Day | August 10 |
| Postal code | 38086 |
| Area code | 0465 |
| Website | Official website |
Pinzolo (Eastern Lombard: Pinsöl) is a small town and comune situated in Val Rendena in Trentino in the northern Italian Alps at an elevation of 800 metres (2,600 ft). The Church of Saint Vigilius of Trent stands in the town.
It is mainly known as a ski resort during the winter months and as a popular tourist destination in the summer.[1][2]
In January 2017 Valentino Rossi became Honorary Resident of the town.[3]
History
During the World War I, Pinzolo experienced considerable hardship. Due to its location on the Italian front line, grain stocks were requisitioned for the war effort and many men were conscripted into the Austro-Hungarian army to defend the Adamello front, fighting against the Italian forces. During the summer months the 6th company of the 2nd Regiment k.k landesschützen "Bozen' was stationed in the town. These events are documented in the novel "La penna del Corvo bianco" [4]
During the Second World War, Pinzolo distinguished itself through acts of exceptional civilian courage. Between 1943 and 1945, despite German military occupation, the town sheltered and assisted hundreds of Allied prisoners of war who had escaped captivity, helping them to reach neutral Switzerland. The townspeople suffered deportations and severe reprisals as a consequence. In recognition of this conduct, Pinzolo was awarded the Medal for Civil Valor ("Medaglia d'argento al merito civile") in March 2006.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-03-25. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
- ^ Rendena, © Azienda per il Turismo S.p.A. Madonna di Campiglio Pinzolo Val (7 May 2014). "Statistiche arrivi/presenze, Madonna di Campiglio Pinzolo Val Rendena ApT, info turistiche e hotel per vacanze in montagna". Campigliodolomiti.it. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "MotoGP : Valentino Rossi honorary resident of Pinzolo... with a skid". GPone.com. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ La penna del Corvo Bianco
- ^ "Conferimento di onorificenze al merito civile — Comune di Pinzolo" (in Italian). Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana. 16 December 2006. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ^ "Medaglia d'argento al merito civile — Comune di Pinzolo" (in Italian). Presidenza della Repubblica Italiana. 13 March 2006. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
External links
- Official website (in Italian)