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Rivoli Veronese

It is a town with nearly 2 thousand inhabitants, it extends along the right shore of the river Adige next to the Monte Baldo (at the north) until the Chiusa dell’Adige (at the south) and a few kilometres from Garda lake at the west. This little centre is very interesting for the tourists. The potentiality was already discovered and appreciated of the people of culture that love the beauty of the nature.
World War I Museum
Constructed between 1850 and 1851 on the height of the Mount Castello (227 m) to the Northeast of Rivoli, the fort has protect the roads that bring from Affi to RIvoli and to the Adige river, intercrossing its shooting with the forts of Ceraino and Monte: the great part of the "casematte" for the artillery in fact was turned to South and the West, but there was also the possibility to place pieces of artillery with range to 360". Called "Wohlgemuth" in onor of an Austrian general made famous by the campaign of 1848, the main body of the fort is constituted by a double overlapping cylindrical "casematta". There were 17 guns on the fort. The fort was connected by a road with the town of Rivoli and with the fort Chiusa by another road that came down on the right side of the Adige river crossing it over with a flowing port in direction of Ceraino. In 1866the fort was armed with 14 guns, but it had also some artilleries to be set in the close large square.

Ferrara di Monte Baldo

This mountain village situated at the verdant meadow slope between the main ridge and the second ridge of the Monte Baldo, is an often visited place for summer to relax and for excursions around. 7 kilometres at the north in the area of Novezza, at the street “Generale Graziani”, rises a ski area, very common for beginners and children, served by an ski-lift. In the location of Novezzina is the “L’Orto Botanico del Monte Baldo” with lots of flowers of the Monte Baldo. There is much curiosity to see the Sanctuary della Madonna della Corona from the XV century, many times remonstrated.

Affi

The pretty little town of Affi is directly to the east of Garda at about 3 km as the crow flies from Lake Garda itself. It is in the hinterland between Bardolino and Rivoli with the Tasso River running through it, and it extends to the north to the Caprino Plain between the Moraine Rivoli and Garda amphitheatres, embracing the distinctive peak of Mount Moscal which rises out of the plain. Over recent years Affi Municipality has undergone rapid commercial and urban development. Although it is quite small, Affi tries to find the perfect balance of man and nature, of hard daily work and respect of traditions offering an amazing cultural wealth
which is very little known unfortunately. Beside the beauty of the landscape there are many interesting historical, artistic and architectural aspects in the area of Affi that prove a wide socio-cultural heritage and show the importance of past civilisation. The highest points of architectural interest are the villas that aristocrats had built since the 17th century both as their residence for the summer months and to develop agriculture. It should be noted that there is a new inter-council cycle track in Affi which runs for more than 20 kilometres (through Affi, Caprino Veronese, Costermano and Rivoli Veronese) for healthy, respectful and non-polluting tourism.

Brentino Belluno

Brentino Belluno is situated along the right edge of the river Adige, on the north next to the region Trentino Alto Adige, and on the south next to the commune of Rivoli Veronese and Caprino Veronese. Coming from the south there is a little village Preabocco in direction to the “province street” number 11. Many visitors come there to the Sanctuary of Criso della Strada, and to the roman church Santa Maria delle Grazie” from the XII century, where you can see inside fresco-paintings at the walls. At the north from Brentino is a village created by rapids of Rio Bissolo. The church San Vigilio is outside of Brentino, where you find a way that brings you to the Sanctuary della Madonna della Corona. The church of Saint Giacomo is a great example of baroque art with paintings of Paolo Veronese, dell Brusazorzi, and del Della Rosa. At the border with Basso Trentino is situated the village of Belluno surrounded with the oriental spur of the Monte Baldo. In the forest it is still easy to find the boundary stones from the 1754 of La Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia and the imperial of Austria Hungary. Also in Balluno there is a roman chapel dedicated to Saint Andrea. Malga Cerbiolo, 1250 meters high, is a great structure for mountain summer pasture and excursions for fans of the mountains.

Caprino Veronese

The town Caprino is situated just down of the Monte Baldo, at a height of 250 meters above sea level. It is right between the beautiful mountains and magnificent lake Garda. The east side of the Baldo is right parallel to the valley of the river Adige. The rich fauna and splendid flora of the Baldo invite visitors from many different countries. Because of the endless number of plants and flowers is the Baldo famous in all over the world and called “the Garden of Europe”. The area offers many attractions. It is an ideal place for short and long trips by feed just in the nature, with many possibilities for taking a break, eat or even sleep. From Malcesine (at the lake) there is a way uphill that goes from the lake level to the highest point of the Baldo, where you can feel the connection between the mountain and the water. On the eastside between Spiazzi (end of the famous race Caprino - Spiazzi) and Ferrara you can go to the Sanctuary della Madonna della Corona, that is built in a rock.

Cavaion Veronese

Between Garda and the valley of Caprino are many different villages, like Cavaion Veronese, that is becoming more and more interesting for the tourists. In Cavaion Veronese are most fully little hills with grapes and olive trees. There is produced wine and olive oil of very good quality. In the area are many little romantic churches and Venetian Villas with trekking ways in the nature. Next to Bardolino you can find many sale points of local products and also taverns. Residences, “farms” and little hotels offer possibilities for a calm and wonderful holiday, only ”a few steps” from the lake. Every tourist should go to the panorama terrace in Saint Michele della Bastia and the walking street of health, but also to the Villa Trambucchi in Valsorda, the Villa and church of Saint Martin in Cordevigo and the little museum of archaeology, with many collects from the roman period.