General
information Alto
Garda, Valle di Ledro, Valle dei LaghiArco.
Alto
Garda, Valle di Ledro, Valle dei LaghiArco.
Arco is situated on the northern fringe of Lake Garda.
It is a historical and cultural centre of great interest
with a well documented tradition of hospitality and
tourism. The town of Arco, as well as the whole area
surrounding it, enjoys the natural benefits of a mild
climate and the florid Mediterranean flora, but only
here is the air so clean and invigorating, and is
the foundation of its past glory and its reputation
as a "natural clinic". Arco is an ecological
niche, a romantic refuge, a microcosm of history and
culture. Parks and gardens with elegant liberty style
villas, wonderful Renaissance palaces, a rich and
diverse cuisine, light and full-bodied wines are the
perfect pre-requisites for a holiday characterized
by relaxation, sport and fun.
The ancient part of the town is surrounded by the
rocks of the castle that has been recently renovated
and open to the public. Overlooking the whole town
there is the rock on which the Collegiata of Palladian
school, founded in 1613, was built. Many noble residences
owned by the Counts of Arco border the III Novembre
square: the present Town Hall, Palazzo Giuliani and,
in Via Vergolano, Palazzo Plateola.
On the left side of the Collegiata, the Marchetti
square opens out with the building (16th century)
of the same name with frescoes by an unknown artist.
The old town is characterized by many striking stone
portals worked in rural and noble style. It is worth
naming also the porphyry paved squares, the fountains
and the communal washing sinks.
Further South, outside the fortified remains, the
19th century town (liberty style) opens out with villas
and buildings dating back to the golden period of
the "town of health".