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Arco di Trento - Lake Garda
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Arco di Trento: What to see and to do in the beautiful town on Lake Garda
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- Arco di Trento, what to see and do
- The imposing Arco Manor
- The ancient district Stranforio
- The Villa of Archduke Albert of Austria
Arco di Trento, what to see and do
Arco di Trento is a small town in the capital of Trentino and is located in a strategic point: the vast Lake Garda and the impetuous mountains. The city offers well-being and relaxation thanks to therapeutic stays, trekking excursions, free-climbing, paragliding and Nordic-walking. A treasure trove of history and culture, Arco has a majestic castle which dominates the valley from above.
The Castello di Arco, is the symbol of the city and is one of the most important manors in Trentino and is located on a rocky spur that cannot fail to capture the attention once you arrive in the town.
The imposing Arco Manor
To reach the castle, a 20-minute hike is required, starting from the town, which is located a few kilometers from Lake Garda.
During the walk in the tree-lined path, you can see a truly beautiful landscape showing the valley and the surrounding mountains.
The castle is located on a spur of rock which from its elevated position dominates the Upper Garda plain. Of the ancient building, part of the surrounding walls and some buildings in ruins remain intact today, which over the centuries suffered numerous assaults.
Inside the Arco Castle, following a recent restoration, it is possible to visit the Prigione del Sasso and the Torre Grande, whose walls are decorated with a splendid cycle of profane frescoes of the fourteenth century depicting some ladies, occupied in the game of chess.
The Castle of Arco is the symbol of the city and an icon, it was reproduced in countless codes and paintings, including the famous watercolor by Albrecht Dürer preserved in the Louvre in Paris. The castle can be visited all year round and during the summer season it is the stage for music and prose performances.
The ancient district Stranforio
If you cross the alley that leads to the Castle you will come across the ancient Stranforio district: a neighborhood made up of alleys, hallways, surrounded by colorful details and the old fountain-fountain. Even today the structure of the drawbridge can be seen fully preserved.
The Villa of Archduke Albert of Austria
The Villa was built in 1873, surrounded by expanses of olive groves and had an extraordinary view of the Towers and Lake Garda. The nobleman, who spent days of leisure and relaxation in Arco, gave great value and importance to the city, one of the reasons why illustrious characters such as the King of the Two Sicilies, Francis II of Bourbon and the Royals of Bavaria followed one another.
