







Apartment for sale in Fornace, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy. Bedrooms: 2, Size: 40...
Around Roccabruna Castle lies Fornace conveniently nestled on the terraced moraines of the south-eastern slope of Montepiano between Val di Cembra and Valsugana. It is rightly thought that its name derives from the presence of ovens for smelting silver that was extracted from the mines in the surrounding area. It is a proudly rural village that has retained the characteristics of the traditional village centre with barns, haylofts and stables, although the main source of income today is from the mining industry and porphyry processing. Porphyry is an ancient magmatic eruptive or volcanic rock that has undergone a very slow process of de vitrification. Its colour varies from red to brown to purple to grey and characterises the interior and exterior architecture of local buildings. The area offers the opportunity for pleasant walks and excursions and attracts tourists thanks to the traditional, sporting and food and wine events that enliv...