Castello di Arco
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Photo: Garda Trentino
Three paths lead to the castle, which was the residence of the Arco Counts in the Middle Ages; they all leave the village and wind through the olive groves in the hills to reach the castle in a few minutes. Beyond the last town-wall is the Prato della Lizza, a green balcony overlooking the Garda Trentino territory at the foot of the three enormous sides of the Torre Grande, the Prigione del Sasso and Sala degli Affreschi, beautifully frescoed with scenes of games of draughts and battles. At the top, the last refuge in the event of siege, stands the Torre Renghera, whose bell, known as the "renga", called the farmfolk to prayer.
The viewing point: This boardwalk in tempered glass juts out from the path for an even more exciting view of the city
Opening hours
Opening Times (The Lawn*):
01.04 > 30.09 10.00 am - 7.00 pm
01.10 > 31.10 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
02.11 > 06.01 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
07.01 > 31.01 closed
01.02 > 31.03 10.00 am - 4.00 pm on Saturday and Sunday
Closed: January 1st, November 1sth, December 25th, 26th, 24th afternoon and 31st afternoon
*Last admission to the upper towers one hour before closing time!
Price:
Price: € 3.50 / € 2.00 ( 12-18/over 60 ) / € 3.00 ( groups min. 20 people)
Public transport
The towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Torbole sul Garda, Nago and Arco – are connected by a number of urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point or in the immediate surroundings.
For up-to-the-minute information on timetables and routes: www.gardatrentino.it
Getting there
You can reach the castle from the centre of Arco with a 20 min walk (120 m difference in level) through olive trees.Parking
Free parking in Caneve (5 min. walk from the town centre).
More Pay parking: Foro Boario parking, via Caproni Maini (Car park near the bridge), Post office (Via Monache).
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Castello di Arco
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