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 The botanical garden of Europe |
Via Giovanni XXIII, 1 Verona 37013 Italy |
Baldo Mountain rises up between Lake Garda and the Lagarina Valley. During the last Ice Age, a watershed was created on its summit by the ice which appeared on the mountains, where various forms of plantlife began to grow. They then adapted to the rise in temperature when the ice melted. When the large Garda basin was formed, the side of the mountain that faced it underwent climatic changes which affected the vegetation and modified it to suit a Mediterranean climate. For this reason, the mountain is home to both olive groves and edelweiss, as well as hundreds of other types of plants, both coastal and alpine. It is possible to climb Baldo Mountain from different directions and in different ways. The easiest way is by cable car from Malcesine, and the most evocative way is to go up by car towards Lumini and Prada, and then to follow the military track in the Trovai Valley. From here, the path leads towards Telegrafo Peak (2110m high, it is an area full of interesting phenomena brought about by water erosion: 'campi carreggiati') and towards the glaciers ('circhi glaciali'). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Panorama of the town walls |
Piazzale Castel San Pietro Verona 37129 Italy +39 45 834 9990 |
The Castel San Pietro was originally joined by a continuous wall around the Soccorso now stands on the ruins (still partially visible) of a viscount's castle built in 1389. In 1450 it was joined to other fortifications but was partly dismanteled by the French with the Austrians finishing the job off so that they could build neoromanic barracks on the site. From the castle's terrace there is a splendid panorama of the city walls. On the left hand side, the internal part of the medieval walls are visible from the Grotta to San Zeno in Monte whilst on the extreme right you can make out the castles of Santa Sofia, San Leonardo(now converted into the Madonna di Lourdes sanctuary), San Mattia, and other defence structures built by the Austrians. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Churchill's villa |
Frazione Punta San Vigilio, 1 Verona 37016 Italy |
For anyone wanting to enjoy an unforgettable view of the southern Garda basin and the small, romantic bay of the Sirens, Punta San Virgilio is an obligatory place to stop. Nearby stands the 16th century villa Guarienti, today a hotel, attributed to the architect Michele Sanmicheli. Founded as a "place of delight" and pleasurable intellectual activites by the Brenzoni family, it later offered hospitality to many well known figures: among others, the famous British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The little 14th century church of San Virgilio is also nearby. It houses a statue of San Giovanni Nepomuceno, the patron saint of sailors, in an outside niche. From here, it is even possible to return to Garda on foot (through the Castei del monte Luppia area) following the WWF nature trail. It is about a two hour walk, through remarkably beautiful scenery. Review © 2007, Wcities |