In 49 days Patron saint festival
6 December 2026
Sunday 6 December
Solferino celebrates Saint Nicholas of Bari on 6 December. The town is known for the 1859 battle, which inspired the founding of the Red Cross.
The patron of Solferino is Saint Nicholas of Bari, celebrated on 6 December in the Church of San Nicola di Bari.
The town is tied to the memory of the 1859 battle, which inspired the founding of the Red Cross, and holds the Rocca di Solferino and the Museo Risorgimentale di Solferino. The area overlooks Monte delle Spade and Monte delle Sortie.
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Nearest airport: Verona Catullo, 26 km away
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