Italy Trentino-Alto Adige Arco
Arco Castle
A medieval fortress overlooking a commune in northern Italy, known for its hilltop position and panoramic vistas of the Garda area.
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Leaving the water behind for a spell, head north to Arco. A cute maze of stone-topped lanes that hugs the Sarca River, this one’s less buzzy than the lakeside resorts. You’ll see harnesses and helmets for rent in all the climbing shops – some of the most gravity-defying via ferrata routes of all lurk nearby. Be certain to grab a pistachio ice cream on the main piazza and wander under the scented stone pines of the local park. Then, it’s up to Arco Castle and it’s sheer drama. Perched like something from a fantasy novel on rock-ribbed bluffs, it’s held power over the valley since the 11th century.
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