Categoria POI: Art and Culture

The symbol of Castelnuovo del Garda

The emblem of the town of Castelnuovo del Garda, which dominates the town, is the old castle, built in 1387 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, lord of Milan, following the defeat suffered by the Della Scala family, lords of Verona. It was the main tower of the castle and was at the centre of a double circle of walls, as documented in the Carta dell’Almagià, depicting the Verona territory in 1400. The Visconti complex was erected on a pre-existing fortress, probably dating back to the 12th century. The belfry is a superelevation from the late 1700s and early 1800s and houses one of the most complete bell concerts in the Veronese style (fourteen bells).

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Torre Viscontea, Castelnuovo del Garda VR, Italia

A majestic villa from the first half of the 18th century

The villa, dating back to the first half of the 18th century, is located in the centre of Calmasino, where it dominates the present-day square.

The L-shaped complex is surrounded by four streets and still occupies, together with its garden, a large part of the urban layout of the village.

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Villa Guerrieri, Via Stazione, Calmasino, VR, Italia

The church that for a long time was the centre of religious life in Bardolino

The Church of S. Severo was built between the end of the 11th and the beginning of the 12th century. However, if we consider a document of Berengario dating back to 893, the church was built on the ruins of a pre-existing building, as a probable extension of it. The crypt, with a semi-circular plan, is located at the main apse, at a level slightly below the level of the present presbytery.

The interior walls are decorated with a cycle of frescoes from the 11th and 12th centuries depicting scenes from the Apocalypse, the finding of the True Cross and other paintings, still visible today thanks to restoration and conservation work.

The bell tower retains its original structure but the conical dome is a much later construction.

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Piazzetta S. Severo, 5, 37011 Bardolino, VR, Italia

The church on the Calmasino viewpoint

The present church was built between 1766 and 1774 as an extension of an earlier construction, namely the small church of S. Michele, documented since 1170. Externally, the building has a façade divided into three parts: a central nave and two narrow side wings. In the centre there is the entrance portal. Internally, the nave is covered by two ribbed vaults, where paintings of “St. Michael casting out demons” and “St. Michael chaining rebellious angels” are depicted.

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Via Chiesa, 13, 37011 Calmasino, VR, Italia

The Museum of Fishing and Ornithological Traditions

There are eight rooms in this modern museum, which presents exhibits with the help of multimedia in Italian, English and German. The ornithological section has an exhibition of species divided according to nesting areas, while the section dedicated to fishing traditions illustrates professional fishing on Lake Garda, which has been an important activity for families since the 1970s.

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Museo Sisàn, Via Giovanni Federico Marzan, Bardolino, VR, Italia

An oasis of relaxation and fun

Not far from Borghetto, in Ariano, the Cavour Water Park is the ideal destination for all those in search of cooling off from the summer heat. Children will have a great time with the spectacular water games of the Water Lagoon or along the adventure trails, slides and waterfalls of Robinson’s Beach and all the other themed attractions designed especially for them. On the other hand, the white sand of Palm Beach, the private area of CocoBeach, the Jacuzzi and the Kneipp sensory path are the alternative for those who prefer to enjoy the sun in relaxation.

The Cavour Water Park covers an area of about 200,000 square metres, completely immersed in greenery and covered with soft grass, rich in flowers, shrubs and century-old trees, with numerous shady areas equipped for picnics.

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Parco Cavour, Via Napoleonica, Valeggio sul Mincio, VR, Italia

045 7950904

info@parcocavour.it

Open daily, from 1 June to 31 August, from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The botanical heritage of Valeggio

The Sigurtà Garden Park is a botanical and naturalistic spectacle covering some 60 hectares. Its endless green spaces alternate with marvellous seasonal blooms, such as the famous Tulipanomania of March and April, when over a million bulbs bloom in a kaleidoscope of a thousand shades. Most famous are the Avenue of Roses, the Labyrinth and the Water Gardens, which feature colourful floating flower beds. Favourite points of interest for younger visitors, on the other hand, are the Educational Farm and the Deer Valley, to get to know the park’s animals up close.

The Garden can be visited on foot, by bicycle, small train or by electric golf-carts that can be hired inside, to lose oneself among meadows, woods and ponds, in an enchanting natural setting.

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Parco Giardino Sigurtà, Via Cavour, Valeggio sul Mincio, VR, Italia

045 6371033

https://www.sigurta.it/

Open daily (including holidays) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (from April to September until 7 p.m.).

The prehistoric finds of Rivoli Veronese

The area south of the urban area of Rivoli is characterised by the rocky spur of the Rocca, overlooking the Chiusa dell’Adige, the site of important finds from a prehistoric settlement from the Neolithic age; the remains of a medieval castle from the 11th century are also visible. Some of the finds are on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Verona and at the Pigorini Museum in Rome.

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Rocca di Rivoli (XII - XIV sec.) - rovine, Rivoli Veronese VR, Italia

The oldest iconic palace in San Zeno di Montagna

Palazzo Cà Montagna is the oldest and most magnificent palace in San Zeno di Montagna. Associated with the Montagna family, the original structure of the palace was built between the 13th and 14th centuries, before being modified in the first decades of the 15th century at the behest of the family itself.

A characteristic feature of the palace are the marvellous frescoes, particularly visible in the salon and the large hall overlooking the lake. In the former, Saint Christopher, the Madonna enthroned with Child and Saints Anthony and Zeno are depicted. In the large hall, on the other hand, in addition to the four-part motifs, it is possible to catch a glimpse of the figures of Christ Blessing and an Ecce Homo in front of a cross.

Today the palace is home to the council chamber, the town library, as well as a venue for cultural events including theatre and music performances.

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Palazzo Ca Montagna, SP9, San Zeno, VR, Italia

The 15 Contrade of San Zeno di Montagna

The municipality of San Zeno di Montagna is full of contrade! San Zeno, Ca’ Montagna, Ca’ Schena, Canevói, Sperane, Capra, Ca’ Sartori, Le Tese, Castello, Laguna, Borno, Villanova, La Ca’, Pora and Pra’ Bestemà are the 15 contrade that make up the town architecture of San Zeno di Montagna.

Inside the quarters you can admire the courtyards, settlements of medieval origin composed of a patronal house around which the farmers’ houses with their stables revolve. And that’s not all: each contrada has a fountain, essential for the water needs of the houses and stables.

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San Zeno di Montagna, VR, Italia

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