Torbole Sul Garda Photo: Torbole Sul Garda

Torbole Sul Garda is a small town with a population of 2,300 people, in fact consisting of two settlements – Nago and Torbole. Naked lies on the slopes of Monte Altissimo, and Torbole is situated at the mouth of the river valley on the Eastern shore of lake Garda and surrounded by the mountain chain of Monte Baldo. 5 km away is the resort of Riva del Garda and the town of Arco. Through the influence of the lake and protection of the surrounding mountains Torbole Sul Garda throughout the year can boast a temperate climate.

The first settlements on the territory of modern Torbole appeared in the Neolithic period. In 1439 the Venetians in an attempt to establish control over the Garda lake, descended the river Adige up to Mori, passing through the valley Valle del Camera, and crossed the lake Loppio. A year later, they defeated the ruling family here Visconti and captured Riva del Garda and the surrounding area. During the Second World war, all the cities of Trentino-Alto Adige was part of the Third Reich, and in 1958 the region have autonomy.

Initially, the economy Torbole Sul Garda was based on agriculture and fishing, but after the autonomy here began to actively develop tourism. In 1980 it was in this city hosted the world Windsurfing championship, and in 1991 – world championship in mountain Biking that brought Torbole worldwide fame. In recent years it has become one of the most popular resorts of lake Garda, among the lovers of active rest.

But the interesting town and its historical monuments. For example, in Naga preserved Austro-Hungarian FORTS, in which today the city Museum. Castle Pende, now being renovated, enjoys a favorable strategic position, with wonderful views of the lake. Noteworthy are the Church of San vigilio, dated to the 16th century, but which was mentioned in historical documents since the 13th century.

In Torbole worth a visit the Church of S. Andrea, built in 1175 and renovated in the Baroque era. In Piazza Vittorio Veneto is the home of the Casa Alberti with a fountain, installed a bronze plaque to the memory of Goethe, the great German poet once visited these places. And on one of the small embankments Torbole you can see Casa del Dazio in the Venetian style, which once housed the excise Department.

20 km from Torbole in the town of Rovereto's Museum of contemporary art "MART", and even further, in Trento, Museum Buonconsiglio. Fun and simple walk through the neighborhood, drowning in a century-old olive groves.

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