Natura Viva Park is now a modern Zoological Park, an important conservation centre for endangered species that has evolved over time in order to play an active role in the conservation of biodiversities. The Park was created following the brilliant idea of its founder, architect Alberto Avesani, who, in the 1960s, transformed part of his agricultural enterprise, which…
Borghetto sul Mincio is situated near the town of Valeggio sul Mincio and it was built in the valley of the river bearing the same name at the foot of the Visconti bridge. It is characterised by buildings with water mills, some of the wheels still work and it has been listed as one of…
Lake Garda, also called Benaco, is the largest lake in Italy. It is of glacial origin and, in the north, it is surrounded by high mountain ranges that create its fjord-shaped configuration, protecting it and giving it a relatively mild Mediterranean-type climate. Further south, it is enclosed by the gentle Morainic hills that are rather…
Unesco declared Mantua a World Heritage Site in 2007; it is a city that is rich in monuments: the Romanesque-style Cathedral combined with additional Gothic elements, Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Te and Mantegna’s home are just a few examples of the places of interest to visit in the city. The city is also famous from a culinary…
Monzambano, the last Virgilian village, lies on the Morainic hills that crown Lake Garda and which are lapped by the river Mincio; its climate and vegetation are typically lacustrine. The landscape is suggestive: olive and cypress trees stand out on the hills among the vineyards. This area is appreciated for its tourist itineraries; it offers…
It acquired its present name due to the fact that the historical battle of San Martino was fought here during the second war of independence (24th June 1859) during which the armies of the Kingdom of Sardinia, led by King Victor Emmanuel II and allied with the French Emperor Napoleon III, defeated the Austrians, led…
If you say Valeggio you say Tortellini! Legend has it that this stuffed egg pasta originated from this town, Valeggio situated on the river Mincio, dating back to even the 14th century. Valeggio borders with Mantua and it is situated about 20 km south-west of Verona and is crossed by the river Mincio. According to…
Volta Mantovana is a small medieval village situated immediately after the hamlet of Borghetto. The village is immersed in the Morainic hills; its centre hosts a classic example of an “Italian garden” on various levels, dotted with statues and fairy-tale stairways. This is an ideal setting for historical re-enactments, on its west side; there is…