The picturesque village Torri del Benaco is situated in the province of Verona, located about 38 km from Verona.
The historical centre is surrounded by medieval walls and towers. In proximity to the small harbour there are the “Palzzo del Consiglio della Gardesana”, built in the 14th century today a well known hotel and the „Castello Scaligero“, residence of the ethnographical museum showing the first exhibition about freshwater fishing and the “Limonaia”, a lemon garden which dates back to the year 1760.
Worth seeing is also the clock tower previously known as “Torre del Comun” and in medieval times meeting point of the “Vicina”, a convention of all family heads negotiating about joint business, which is in vicinity of the “Gardesana” street.
Remains of the fortress destroyed by Barbarossa can be seen in the district “Pai”. The grotto “La tanella” with different stalactites and stalagmites is situated in the vicinity of “Pai”.
Albisano is located above Torri del Benaco and offers a wonderful view over the Lake.
Tourism is a very important economic factor as well as the cultivation of olive groves and wine. The village offers excellent hotels and due to the beauty of the town and the landscape the number of tourists is constantly increasing. |
| Informazioni |
| Region: |
Veneto |
| Province: |
Verona (VR) |
| Coordinates: |
45°37′N 10°41′E |
| Elevation: |
67 m (220 ft) |
| Area: |
51,37 km² |
| Inhabitants: |
2.961 |
| Density: |
56,8/km² |
| Districts: |
Albisano, Pai |
| Neighbour
communities: |
Brenzone, Costermano, Garda, Gardone Riviera (BS), Gargnano (BS), Salò (BS), San Felice del Benaco (BS), San Zeno di Montagna, Toscolano-Maderno (BS) |
| Zip code: |
37010 |
| Area code: |
045 |
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