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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 |
 Photo: Massimo Ugues |
 Photo: Massimo Ugues |
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Regional park |
Via Ca' di Cozzi, 41 Verona 37124 Italy |
They nicknamed it the 'wonderful park because there are some real marvels here. There are the fossilised fish from Bolca, the waterfalls of Molina, the Covolo di Camposilvano, the valley of the sphynx, the basalt columns of San-Giovanni Ilarione and the bridge of Veja, to name but a few. This is also accompanied by a very rich and diverse natural environment in an area, dominated by the culture of the Cimbri, former descendents of German woodcutters. There are many ways to discover Lessinia, firstly you can visit the museums and typical sights. But then there is a more gradual discovery that can be made with your walking boots on your feet and rucksack on your back along the mountain paths. Because Lessinia is a great place to go, whatever the weather. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Splendid Renaissance garden |
Via Giardino Giusti, 2 Verona 37129 Italy +39 45 803 4029 |
The Giusti Garden contains all the features of a typical Renaissance garden: geometrical layout of flowerbeds and hedgerows, fountains, grottos, mask, mythological statues, avenues of cypresses and a maze. Mozart, Goethe, kings and emperors have all visited this garden, which, for four centuries has been one of the most beautiful and well-visited in the whole of the Veneto. The garden, designed by Agostino Giusti as a setting for the villa which bears his name, is made up of three sections: a lawn, a wooded hill with a ravine and cliff and landscaped terraces with a belvedere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sculptures of sorrow |
Piazzale del Cimitero, 1 Verona 37133 Italy |
The monumental cemetry was designed in 1828 by Giuseppe Barbieri in Neo-Doric style. It is square in shape, and divided by two paths which split it into four sections. The sculptures which adorn the entrance are inspired by those designed by Antonio Canova for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII. Inside, there are various examples of funereal art: the Dolci tomb (XCIX, by Ettore Ferrari), the Bertani tomb (XCVIII, by Spazzi), the Monga tomb (by Giovanni Dupre), the Tosadori tomb (XLIX, by Egidio Girelli), the Lugo monument (CXXXV, by Ettore Ferrari) and the enclosure containing the remains of those who perished in the War (by Pietro Del Fabro). Most of the tombs in the cemetery have been numbered with Roman numerals in order to make them easier to locate. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The five flowered garden |
Via Cavour, 1 Verona 37067 Italy http://www.sigurta.it |
The Villa Sigurtà park is one of the most beautiful in the world. It covers half a million meters square with over seven km of track which can only be covered by car or by coach. Along the route there are 13 stop off points which correspond to themed points of interest of outstanding beauty. Five of these points of interest involve popular flowers based on the seasons, from spring to autumn: first the tulips, then irises, lilies, roses and asters. Throughout the year however the garden does see some changes, with the colors and natural scenery continually changing. The visitors, having parked their cars, are free to discover the many delights the park has to offer such as the hedges pruned in surreal shapes the broom path, the tanks of aquatic plants. Three places however, combine the beauty of nature with the sound of music: melodic sounds near to Eremo, spiritual sounds near to the votive cave and classical music in the woods. A truly memorable experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Francesco Castaldo |
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