Custoza

A small village in the municipality of Sommacampagna, in the province of Verona. A picturesque village with hills cultivated with mulberry trees and vines, in the last foothills of Lake Garda's Morainic amphitheatre.

The place lends its name to a DOC wine, Custoza white, with an annual production of around 100,000 hl.
Worth a visit is the Custoza Ossuary, which sits on top of Custoza's Belvedere Hill, a historical building that witnessed the events and most important battles of the Italian Risorgimento. The monument is surrounded by the Moraine Hills of Garda, with a 360° view over the Po Valley, the Euganean Hills and the Berico Hills, the Carega Group, Monte Lessini, Monte Baldo, Lake Garda, the Brescian Pre-Alps, and the Alps of Lombardy and Trentino Alto-Adige.

Prices and opening hours at  www.ossariocustoza.it

Garda Lake

Lake Garda: A touch of beauty at your fingertips

Just a few kilometers away from us lies Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake and a place of extraordinary beauty. Framed by majestic mountains and picturesque villages, the lake offers breathtaking scenery. Crystal-clear waters reflect a blue sky, while historic towns and charming villages line the shores. Activities for nature enthusiasts abound, from panoramic hikes to windsurfing. At sunset, the atmosphere turns magical, painting the sky with intense colors. Lake Garda captures hearts with its blend of history, nature, and adventure, an unmissable destination for anyone seeking an enchanting retreat.

Charming lakeside villages not to miss:

• Peschiera sul Garda
• Lazise
• Bardolino
• Garda
• Torri del Benaco

Verona

A city famous all over the world and a World Heritage Site, sitting astride the banks of the Adige River.

The city houses a rich heritage from the Roman, medieval and renaissance periods, as well as being the location of the famous Arena Opera Festival.
The love story of Romeo and Juliet, the tragedy that English playwright and poet William Shakespeare set in medieval Verona, has become a symbol of the city.
An irresistibly charming city that unites history, culture, art and beauty, only 21km to the east of Maria Vittoria Agritourism.

Must-see wonders in Verona

• Arena of Verona: after the Roman Colosseum and the Arena in Capua, this is the largest remaining amphitheatre in the world, where today up to 22,000 spectators can attend spectacular operas.
• Juliet's house and tomb in Via Cappello, with its famous balcony.
• Roman Theatre and Archeological Museum.
• Civic Museum of Castelvecchio, the 14th century seat of the Scaligeri family.
• Lamberti Tower: you can admire the city from a height of 84 metres. The tower is next to the Palazzo della Ragione.
• The Capuchin Monastery of San Francesco al Corso: The cloister is the setting for the tragic end of the two lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
• Churches: San Zeno, San Bernardino, San Fermo, San Anastasia, Verona Cathedral.
• The Scaliger Tombs: the tombs of the Scaligeri family, former rulers of Verona, next to the Church of Santa Maria Antica.
• Take a walk through the beautiful historical centre of Verona - from Piazza Bra to Piazza delle Erbe, passing boutiques, cafés and restaurants.

Opera

Attending a performance at the Arena of Verona is an unforgettable experience, a spectacular voyage through time and art.

The most famous event in the city is the Arena Opera Festival, which has taken place without missing a single year since 1913 inside the Roman amphitheatre, which is transformed into the biggest open-air opera theatre in the world, with 30,000 seats. Nabucco, Tosca, Carmen and Aida are just a few of the timeless operas that are still performed today as part of the Verona Opera Festival.
Read more www.arena.it