Malcesine
Member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia
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Between the upper reaches of Lake Garda and the steep slopes of Monte Baldo, Malcesine gathers its medieval lanes beneath the Castello Scaligero, raised on a rock by the lake. Goethe was questioned as a suspected spy here in 1786 after sketching it. Down by the harbour stands the Venetian Palazzo dei Capitani, and a cable car with rotating cabins climbs Monte Baldo.
Highlights
- Castello Scaligero, with museums of Lake Garda, Monte Baldo and Goethe
- Palazzo dei Capitani, seat of Venice's Captain of the Lake
- Cable car with rotating cabins to 1,750 metres on Monte Baldo
- The Aril at Cassone, about 175 metres long, among the world's shortest rivers
- Summer concerts at the Teatro Lacaor, a natural arena below the castle
Summary based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.
Population: 3,603
Things to see
Travel guide (Wikivoyage)
Malcesine is a pretty little medieval town in Verona Province with winding lanes, a castle and pleasant shops. It is one of the most characteristic towns of Lake Garda and in summer it becomes a popular holiday destination for those who stay on Lake Garda.
Nearby member villages
- Tremosine · 4.6 km
- Limone sul Garda · 6.1 km
- Canale · 18 km
- Bondone · 21 km
- Gardone Riviera · 25 km