Lake Ledro & Opera

Verona
The most beautiful art city in Veneto, after Venice, nestles in a meander of the river Adige, on a hilly site planted with cypresses. Verona is a magical blend of ancient history, inspirational music, art and world-renowned gastronomy exemplified by classical wines.

A flourishing Roman outpost, Verona was immortalised by Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", which reflected the struggles between two families.

Apart from the spectacular Roman Amphitheatre,which is the venue for the prestigious summer opera festival,the city offers the impressive fortified Old Castle, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza Bra, Piazza Erbe & San Zeno Romanesque church, with its magnificent bronze doors.

Verona's Roman amphitheatre dates back to about AD100 and is the third largest Roman amphitheatre. Each year welcomes an unrivalled opera festival, featuring the works of master operatic composers interpreted by a string of world renowned opera stars.

Lake  Garda:- The largest,and the most spectacular of the northern lakes, with olive groves,vines and citrus trees,the shoreline is dotted with historic villages & ancient castles.The lake is 34 miles long width varies from 3 to 11 miles,the average depth is 135 meters.
It boasts a wonderful Mediterranean-type climate with hot summers and mellow winters and due to its clean waters,is a particular favourite for windsurfing and sailing.

The popular lakeside resort of Riva is only 8 miles from lake Ledro and can be reached by local bus. The town has a lively historic centre with tempting cafés, bars,restaurants & shops.There is also a picturesque harbour from where you can watch the boats sail, or just simply relax in a water -front café.