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Comune in Veneto, Italy
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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.
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This medieval castle is an excellent place to explore, with winding battlements and a tower. It was built in the 14th century by the della Scala Family (rulers of Verona). Climb the tower for fantastic views over the lake and the town, but be careful of the clock bell in the tower, which chimes deafeningly on the hour - check your watch before you go up!
This building used to be the seat of Capitani — heads of the Gardesana dell'Acqua, a regional autonomous territory under Venetian rule.
parish church of St. Stephen
Initially built in the 9th century. Its current baroque style dates to the early 18th century.
Set in the rock, it is located close to a precipice at an altitude of 775 meters above sea level which overlooks the Val d'Adige.
Malcesine cableway
It's well worth taking a cable car up the 1750 m Montebaldo, which has breathtaking views of the lake and Dolomites on a clear day. There's a restaurant at the top.
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Very nice family hotel.
Wellness hotel
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