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Salla delle Sedute (the reunions hall) is the most significant room in Palazzo dei Capitani del Lago. It was the place where the reunions of the Lake Captains were organized. The room is beautifully decorated with frescoes which dates from the 15th century. Leave a Comment
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Palazzo dei Capitani del Lago was the seat of the Lake Captains in the time when Lago di Garda was under the rule of Venetian Republic. This elegant palace was first built under the rule of noble Scala Family from Verona, on the site of an Roman palace. The palace was completely reconstructed in the 15th century in the Venetian style. Leave a Comment
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The imposing parish church of St.Stephen was built in the 17th century, however, its origins dates back to the era of Carolings. Nothing remaind from the old church which was dedicated to the Saints Benibno and Caro. The old church was reconstructed in the 14th century when new porticoe was added, the same as it is today. The remains of the old church were pulled down in the 18th c., and on its site was built new church which can be seen today. Leave a Comment
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The best feature of the town is the cable car taking you up mount Baldo. If you're lucky to have clear weather, there is a freat view of the lake from the top. You can have a stroll up there or hike on one of the trails.
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go up the mountains thats all i say when you get up it speaks for itself...fantastic!! if you have the pleasure of stay in malcesine there is a lift to the top of the mountain. if you plan to go around march/april time the snow will still be there nice and white hehe. but wear suitable clothing Leave a Comment
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One of the best ways to kill a few hours at least on a visit to Malcesine is to take the funivia or cable car up to the ridge of Monte Baldo. From here there are stunning views on a clear day (be sure to check the weather forecast before planning a visit!) over the length of Lake Garda and over to the Alps and Dolomites beyond. This was the first time I've seen snow in May and it can be cold up there at anytime of year so I suggest taking several layers to keep warm, and definitely a camera to capture the fabulous views over the peaks and plateaux, and of course the blue lake. If you want to avoid the very lengthy queues for the cable car (we waited well over an hour, if not two, on a fairly quiet day!), then you may want to consider walking. The climb isn't very strenuous, a gentle ascent through Alpine meadows and scrubland full of pretty little flowers in springtime, and the sense of achievement at the end alone is worth the effort expended in the process. Also, you'll get to know the area and environment more intimately than if you were stuck in a tiny rotating box with many more English tourists. If you do take the cable car, it may be worth booking tickets in advance to skip the outside queue at least! In the summer, hikes or walks can be taken to the higher summits of Cima Valdritta and Cima delle Pozette, and in winter skiing is available over 11km of runs. Make sure that you don't leave the cable cars halfway at San Michele, unless you want to walk from here- continue with the second cable car to Tratto Spino at the top! Phone: +39 0365 913711Directions: Starting at harbour in Malcesine, follow the lanes in general upward direction to main road. Find a brown sign with Funivia Monte Baldo written on it, follow to the space age looking glass building, probably with long queue outside in gardens!Website: http://www.funiviamalcesine.com/
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Between the Venetian Palace and Goethe Hall, in the fortress walls is this stone balcony that attracts visitors.
Although perhaps not as famous as the balcony 'down the road in Verona' where Juliet was alleged to have uttered her famous catch phrase, you might still have a wait to take in its view over the lake as its a popular place for couples to take a romantic photo.
Less romantically, this was probably an artillery platform or revelino Leave a Comment
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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe is probably this castles most famous visitor.
During his life changing 2 year Italian Journey (1786-1788), Goethe was forced to land in Malcesine (In the 18th century, the roadway around the lake wasn't constructed, so Goethe left Tobole by sail rigged row boat.)
At this time Malcesine was the frontier between the Austrian Empire and Venetian Republic. Strong winds forced the boat to stay in the shelter of the towns harbour. Struck by the sight of Castello Scaligero, Goethe proceeded to sketch the view. However, this was interrupted by soldiers arresting him for spying - the castle being a military base!
Luckily he was saved partly by his own diplomacy and charm, and by a local man named Gregorio, who had visited Germany.
He told the military leaders that "We should treat him as a friend and set him at liberty, so that he may speak well of us to his countrymen and encourage them to visit Malcesine, whos' beautiful situation so well deserves the admiration of foreigners"
(It's not recorded if Gregorio was planning a chain of hotels, or if he worked for the tourist Office ;-) )
Goethe stayed 2 nights in Malcesine - a plaque outside The Hotel San Marco on the Lakeside commemorates this. He then headed for Verona.
Prior to visiting Malcesine, Goethe had resided in Torbole, where he wrote "Iphigenie'
Whilst here he also stayed one night in an inn which was called Alberto alla Rose. This is now a lakeside appartment, but a plaque outside states that he stayed here the night of September 12th 1786.
In the grounds of the castle is a memorial plaque and bust of Goethe.
In The Goethe Hall , which was once the powder room of the fortress, are sketches, and pieces of writing by Goethe, plus articles about the man who is considered to be the best German writer, and one of the foremost thinkers of the Western world.
Goethes work spans literature, poetry, drama, science, theology, and humanism. Although he commenced studies in law at University, he was diverted by poetry and literature. Leave a Comment
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This is the ancient residence of the Governor "The Captain of the Lake" and the seat of the Venetian "Gardesana del ' Acqua" who were an autonomous authority for territorial control.
I'd wandered into the entrance hall and the gardens without realising the name of the place. I later realised that this was 'The Captains Palace'
I was quite impressed with the 15th century frescoes that decorate the ceiling of the tunnell like entrance hall, which I think was the Salle del Sadle, or Reunions Hall.
Dominating the fresco is the symbol of Venice - The winged lion of St Mark, standing (en passant) with its paw on an open book showing the inscription 'Pax tibi, Marce, Evangelista meus', which are the words spoken by the angel to greet Mark in his Venetian dream.
The Palace which had originally developed on the site of a Roman palace was reconstructed in the Venetian style in the 15th Century.
Its garden is a pleasant place to view the lake, its waters lap the gardens edge.
The Captains Palace is another popular place for weddings - an alternative to Castello Scaligero. The civil ceremony takes place in a room with Renaissance decoration and antique furniture, with views over the lake.
Free entrance to the Reunions Hall, Garden and library Leave a Comment Address: Via Capitanato MalcesineDirections: From the harbour, facing the lake, the road to the Right is Via Capitanato
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