From a dusty letter…

Today we met one of the first tourists of the Garda Lake, catapulted over time and come to our days. So, we asked him to write a letter to his family. Famous for their stories, the grandtourist were coming from the north, and they were used to write letters where tell stories and conditions regarding the people were living the places they were visiting, embellishing them with their style of narration and descriptions. Here the result:

Today, October 25, 2013, the lake offers a temperature of 20 degrees and the sunny rays are the right invite you to a healthy walk, along the lakeside of Brenzone. The people are returned to work after the summer holidays and the peace and tranquility of nature, makes Brenzone so fantastic. Only think that in my homeland now winter is coming, make me more happy to be here.

The air is clean and the crystal lake water are the perfect habitat for the species of fish. Last night I could appreciate their incredible taste, with a glass of wine at my abode on the lake . The post house is in constructed in Venetian style with the most elegant charme. A piano was playing and from my room I could see the moon , falling asleep on the lake.

From here, I don’t want to go, Brenzone is magnificent, just missing you!

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Gastronomic specialties of autumn

Autumn is the transit season on the lake, the dynamic summer full of life gives way to the beauty and the purity of the environment in the winter season . Thanks to the abundant presence of water the local product, as olive and chestnut have the opportunity to grow in the right way and make products at km 0 with a disarming goodness.

During the months of October and November while collecting and production, in Brenzone’s restaurants you can enjoy creative combinations and recipes related to the area , not processed as nouvelle cuisine requires, but with the important exaltation of flavors and aromas of the traditional kitchen. Lovers of Italian cuisine may find the taste true and authentic with the opportunity to enjoy delicious meals served with a glass of the new wine, produced not so far in Bardolino.

Are months where take place since ages important events following  ancient traditions . A two-month oil festival in Brenzone and some appointment in Malcesine (20 October). In San Zeno di Montagna the jubilation of food with the chestnut DOP and on the Garda's shores, in Lazise, with the event " Dishes & Flavors , Oil of the lake and Products De.Co. "

If you love Italian food , 0 km products, the joy of the tasty dishes with  the right pairing wine and our company, "Al Vapor " combines the tradition and the use of natural products of the land , offering delicious meal and value time!

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The Garda Gold, an age-old tradition

Thinking on warm, sun and dry that an olive tree needs to produce golden fruit, Lake Garda stands as the last territory to the north that allows high-quality production. Climbing the plant it is hard to not lose concentration admiring the superb view of the Italian largest lake.

The extra virgin olive oil is recognized with D.O.P.the Italian label for special products, by the EEC in 1997, and is one of the best in Italy. Its culture is not simple as in other zone, in particular the Mediterranean, because the plants are high and irregular, requiring different treatment in terms of labour. This affect the price of course, but beyond that, also the quality.

Olio del Garda DOP, the oil of Brenzone, is the primary product in the preparation of the majority lakes recipes and to the Mediterranean diet, bringing out the flavor of the fish the flavor of Monte Baldo’ s product. The total production does not allow export, leaving the territory this excellence limiting its trade within the local people.

Fortunately, Hotel Brenzone has its own production to ensure its guests to enjoy this unique product and also in order to take with them a piece of Brenzone. At the reception or in our restaurant you can find souvenirs in glass bottles or cans for an easy transport. Alternately you can enjoy the festival in November and helping us with the harvest!

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Dante`s Paradiso

A lake there lies, at foot of that proud Alp

That o’er the Tyrol locks Germania in,

Its name Benacus, from whose ample breast
  
A thousand springs, methinks, and more, between

Camonica and Garda, issuing forth,

Water the Apennine.


This words of the greatest Italian poet Dante in his Masterpiece, the epic poem called „Divine Commedy” are a tribute to our Lake. In the XX part of the Inferno Virgil, his master, explains the origin of the Lombard city Mantua and continues the description of the area of the lake from Peschiera to Verona, begun by the poet in chapter XII where carefully describes the landscapes surround the Adige, especially for the territories of Rovereto and Marco.
Like Dante, many artist have done a stop on Lake Garda during their Grandtour and the cultural effects they have done, let today a heritage of immense value. Each story helps us understand the beauty of these places and landscapes that inspire feelings close to art, music, poem.
Sometime watching at the sunsets in September we are led to ask ourselves if in our hotel, with its history and build in the Venetian style, some poets have composed verses or some painter has put his painting on canvas.

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All roads lead to Brenzone

Have you ever found on top of a mountain thinking to arrive in the evening in your sweet refuge on the lake where you planned your holiday? In Brenzone happens often, even if following our tips, definitely it will be easier not to get lost in the journey towards to the lake.

Since the GPS has changed the way we travel, the Civil Protection of Brenzone is committed to recover unsuspecting tourists who venture on the hellish ascent / descent of Punta Veleno, or get stuck under a romantic arch in Olive square in Castelletto di Brenzone.

This is due to a bug in the reporting of the satellite navigation system to anyone traveling in Brenzone coming from the highway exit “Affi” which indicates the shortest path to reach our village. To avoid problems, that could turn your holiday in a nightmare, it is recommended to follow the directions on brown background that indicates the direction of “Lake Garda” and once arrived in the village of Garda, follow the spectacular road that shore the lake and arrive directly to Brenzone.

If you are still not sure of the path to follow visit our website or alternatively give us a call!

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Monte Baldo - Europe Garden

Famous as HORTUS EUROPAE the characteristics of this mountain are unique. The green (or white during the winter season) reflected in the largest Italian lake, offers a multitude of landscapes and natural activities that nowhere else are so rich. Its slopes are the perfect environment where different rare species of plants can grow form an incredible biodiversity.

The climate is so mild and due to this the summer last more and is still such a dream in low season having long walks on the crest of the mountain and among the many hiking trails. From the top the view is stunning, 360° on the lake and from Refuge Telegrafo – Barana  (directly over Brenzone at 7.930 ft altitude) it may be seen the famous lion of St. Mark's in Venice.

In Malcesine, 6 miles from our hotel, there is a cable car which takes 10 minutes from 292 feets above sea level to an altitude of almost 5.900 ft. The cabin of the second climb is rotating to allow a full view of the lake. For those prefer walk, directly from the Hotel is possible leave with flip flops and swimsuit and climb the 6.500 ft of altitude gap. Easily from the hamlet of Prada (3.281 ft) famous for Punta Veleno, start many path lasts few hours or entire journeys.

Until 8th October 2013 are organized hiking tours departing on Tuesdays from Magugnano. For more information do not hesitate to ask the reception of our Hotel Brenzone, there are plenty of secrets trails just waiting to be experienced!

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The water of the Lake

Blue and clear, fresh as from a lake surrounded by mountains, vital for countless animals  live inside, essential for the economy of the village. The water of our lake is a source of inspiration for poets and writers who have stayed here on its banks. It looks like a mirror and the desire to swim and abandon in it is stronger than the wonder that you have to contemplate the fortune to sit on its shores.

To the lake water also Brenzone owes his fortune. First because the first population arrive here decided to remain and second for the magnificent landscape and luxuriant products as the production of Olive oil to combine with delicious fish combination To the lake water, which over the years is reaching a very high level of cleanliness (which is very difficult for a lake of this size), owes also the special microclimate that during the year let the inhabitants live a truly timeless paradise.

Why not take advantage of a fortune as big, especially in September when the temperatures are milder and less concentration of people, so you can enjoy a vacation on Lake Garda in the best way.

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Hotel Brenzone – 100 years of histrory

The Hotel Brenzone is one of the Garda palazzo that since it first opened in 1911, it has had an interesting story. Many celebrities have been our guests and enjoyed the special atmosphere in the picturesque town of Brenzone. In every corner of the hotel, you can feel this special charm that emanates from the ancient walls steeped in tradition. 

Well aware of this priceless heritage, we aim to conserve it with care, yet we also want to offer our guests the ultimate in comfort. That is why last winter, our rooms  were renovated and equipped to the most modern standards withouth loosing this Venetian charm, continuing to be the faithful guardian of one of the most beautiful village on Lake Garda.

Time are changing and if you want succeed you have to follow them, but we are sure to be able to keep up with the times and offer what we are offering since a hundred years, our distinctive features family warmth and hospitality.

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MOTH – the Flying boat

Someone looking at the lake, from the windows of our hotel, could have notice some yachtsman who enjoyed flying with their boats with incredible speeds. Those boats are called MOTH, heavy 30 pounds, made from innovative materials and created for giving fun. Due to the study in speed and aerodynamics, it is not easy to manage their energy, requiring skills as well as technical as athletic.

It is only few years that the phenomenon is catching on and, as often happens, for the launch of new products in the sailing sector, Lake Garda is the perfect theatre. Have already been compete on our Lake the European and the World Championships and Brenzone will be under spotlight for the next event organized for this class.

he butterflies will be part of the Italian Championship from 13 to 15 September 2013, organized by the Yacht Club Acquafresca in collaboration with Tremosine univela, offering a magnificent show from the shore. The sailing Club in Assenza is a true pioneer in this category and can be proud to affirm that is one of the first in establish a first approach to this particular boat, in addition to the normal educational activities over the various classes and be one of the best Kitesurf school.

At the end of August and beginning of September the lake during the weekend is plenty of sails in occasion of regatta as Gorla or Centomiglia, and offers interesting new features as in the case of the Moth.

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Events at Brenzone in September

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Punta Veleno - The Gates of Hell

“Abandon all hope, you who climb here” is the revisited Dante´s quote people find on the first 180 degree turn, where it will miss 7 of the 8 km of the climb. This uphill catapults from 60 meters above sea level to the 1.000 of Prada, the highest Brenzone hamlet. Every year on this ascent take place a bike uphill where the bikers over the road can challenge themselves. Extreme Race Punta Veleno this year will be taken the first of September where everybody can compare his time with the time made by professionist in the 36th edition of the Giro del Trentino in 2012.

The race, inserted in Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar was for Brenzone an event with a great media impact, with all association united to collaborate in order to prepare this big event. Waiting for Giro d’Italia, the legacy, is this annual meeting really interesting between the many cyclist that every day run on Brenzone’s road. Punta Veleno was the first real race for team Colombia Coldeportes, the beetles that brought a great enthusiasm on the lake, when they tried to climb for the first time finding plenty of snow.

Is easy walk up to Castello and immerse yourself in this natural paradise while looking at the faces of the riders understand the effort that must be done to climb this monster. At every turn seem to get to heaven, such is the slope (average of 12.7% and in the toughest stretch of 4 km to 16.5% with steps of 20%) even if the higher you climb, the more you grasp the immense beauty of our land. For those not so lucky to enjoy this amazing opportunity on the facebook page of the event there are all the pictures.

There are many who choose Hotel Brenzone for their break from training with the bike and believe that our hotel is the ideal place for relax after the immense effort of the ascent, and also the downhill! From here, however, there are many opportunity for everyone, even for the less trained you can enjoy miles of bike path on the beach, right on the lake!

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The land of Cockaigne

Cockaigne in mythology was a magic land, where the abundance was the source of luxury and pleasure. The inhabitants of Brenzone are convinced that in the writers quotes, as George Ellis or the Brothers Grimm, and in the paintings of the old masters such as Bruegel, inspiration was born on the river of Lake Garda.

Brenzone is famous with this name also thanks to the challenges taking place in August, continuing the tradition of the cockaigne pole. Teams of athletes from across the province of Verona and outside, try to climb the famous "greasy pole" that covered in grease and soap left no great satisfaction in his climb. Although it may seem like an easy game, require strength and technique to be overcome.

During the years this tradition has been losing, which until ten years ago led to Marniga for the San Rocco festival, a large number of spectator. Brenzone today, propose again this challenge with an horizontal pole on the water, the last weekend of August. The audience is still conspicuous due to the great evening of party with music and food.

Some of our customers have decided years ago to move from spectators into participants, why not experience the thrill of a slippery walkway on the water of the fantastic Lake Garda? Appointment for Saturday 24 in Brenzone’s harbour.

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Ferragosto in Brenzone - Saint Roch

The days between mid-August are special in Brenzone, in addition of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the little hamlet of Marniga is celebrated one of the religious icon of the town, San Rocco.

The tradition of this festival is very old and the inhabitants are proud to be the passage of the baton in the Christian community life. A statue of the Saint, from the church of San Giovanni Battista, is carried in procession while rose petals are scattered.
In addition to this rite, usually follow three days of feast with dance, music and folklore, especially for children with a day full of games dedicated. The house specialty is the fantastic “risotto” accompanied by a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

Is such a good thing the respect of the traditions (although some, which we discuss in the next post, have been changed) and is a pleasure to remember the icon of Saint Roch. The story tell that a Breton dog, named Reste, began to steal from the table of his master Gottardo Pallastrelli, a piece of bread every night. The master intrigued, following the animal, discovered that the noble gesture was made for the ill and suffering Rocco. Gottardo was converted in provide assistance to the needy and sick of the plague, became the first Saint Roch’s follower. From that day San Rocco is pictured next to a dog.

Rocco was treated by human "like a dog", and it is a dog that redeems the category treating Rocco "as a human". By us, in Hotel Brenzone, this sentence has a special meaning, convinced that in every dog we can find what in human is nowadays difficult to find, loyalty, vigilance, strength and virtue.

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Hotel Brenzone, where also Nuvolari was living slowly

A yellow sweater, blue pants and brown leather vest, this was the “Nivola” equipment for his race. We are talking about the champion Tazio Nuvolari, born in Mantua but true lover of Lake Garda. Nuvolari is one of the famous guest who stayed in our Hotel in our 100 years history.

The Garda was special for Tazio, because many important events of his life took place around, as one of its first victories in Verona, or as the meeting with Gabriele D'Annunzio, where the poet in addition to giving him a commemorative plaque engraved the sentence "fastest man of the world, the slowest animal on earth", gift him a golden turtle that became his trademark, still recognized.

Twice winner of the Mille Miglia at the age of 56 in Brescia, passing to say hello to fellow drivers, he was hired and literally “put” in the car bringing again thrill trough the spectators. In 1930 was the first man able to cover the distance of the race with an average of over 60 miles/h. Nuvolari was like this: simple and passionate, characteristic that here in Brenzone we know well.

How to not wonder that the benefits of the fresh lake air and the mixed cousine, between delicate fish  and strong flavors of the mountain, help Tazio in his triumps. A sure fact is that Nuvolari in Brenzone was not in hurry but he married our vision of indulge, in the joy of complete rest in the nature with a so pristine landscape.

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SOCIAL HOTEL BRENZONE

It is since 1911 that we trust in the values of being together and sharing the days with our guests. We like to listen their stories and be interested in their lives, because hospitality is understanding who you are dealing in order to satisfy his needs.

Today, as in the past this values moves all our actions and even if the relationship with the "customers" seems to have changed we still love being in family. For this reason we made an update to the trend feeling the importance of social networks in sharing important moments of our day.

No coincidence that over the years we have gained the recognition of Tripadvisor as the best hotel in Brenzone, taking benefit from our guests reviews, who boost us to improve every day.

In order to let you know our point of view is born this blog with the intent to bring a little of Brenzone, to the guests that winter cannot be here with us to enjoy the unusual winter. In addition to this we create a facebook profile with the opportunity to share your wonderful experience!

Why don’t do like us? let know who is far away how much you enjoyed your stay, giving tips to them on everything you like: an opinion on the new rooms, your point of view on the kitchen, the best time to go to the beach, all aspects of the routine of this corner of paradise.

Do not wait, BE SOCIAL!

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August of party in Brenzone

August is a full month in Brenzone. People can take advantage of the climate of the lake and the freshness of its waters and enjoy relaxation moments on the beach, although it is when the sun goes that the village shows all its elegance.

In this hot month, there are many proposals to spend the evenings in joy and the municipal calendar is full of great events and feast days to be exploited at all. Check-out the calendar of appointments, is so full that you may have the opportunity to participate in moments of active life in Magugnanoduring your stay. Your hotel on the lake, thanks to its convenient location, allows you maximum enjoyment without having to think in other.

Live Brenzone, Live it at all!

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Brenzone, the new Brazil for Kitesurfer

You, the board and a kite able to transports you to the mercy of the wind, and let you experience the thrill of the speed, if not for the grace of the flight. It is one of the extreme sport and although it is so recent, has ancient origins. In Europe in ‘800 there were already who imagining the power wind in of transport and the opportunity to fly upon a board. We are talking about Kitesurfing.

In Brenzone over the past decade was born spontaneously the culture for this sport. The development was due to the extremely favorable conditions of wind. Its strength and continuous, unique and is a pleasure to learn how to fly with the board caressed by the sunset.

There are many schools in the village, which has the highest number in percentage, and of course one also in Magugnano where you can see every day a motorboat for support the kiters’ tricks. It is not unusual sit drinking a cocktail in the restaurant "Al Vapor", see and greet the guys with the large costumes and American hats.

To celebrate this passion, next July 26 there will be a partyde dicated to the  Brazilian friends from the most famous beaches, just one minute walking  from the Hotel Brenzone, named KITEPIRINHAS.
Why not discover more, especially if Peter wants to share a big mojito!

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Quality Approved certification of Italian hospitality

The certification “Ospitalità Italiana”  is promoted by the Chambers of Commerce to evaluate the quality of the receptive and restorative facilities in Italy. After careful examination by ISNART (National Institute for Tourism Research) on 250 different parameters an hotel can receive the mark of quality if in line with the standards of excellence.

With pride we announce that the Hotel Brenzone becomes part of this group of 14 facilities throughout the province of Verona, which are distinguished by their quality offer. We were at the Chamber of Commerce of Verona in the official awards ceremony to receive this illustrious certificate of guarantee to you.

Among the years we were looking for this quality, trying to reach the standard of a family run business, that reflects the gold natural paradise we have just in front. Even without a label we were sure that those who chosen us for their holiday, truly knew what they were looking for, now is down in black and white.

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Hotel Brenzone in Pictures

Because a picture tells more than 1000 words:

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Musica maestro

As in the Walt Disney Masterpiece the village will be animated by the music of the Corpo Bandistico of Brenzone. This band glorious in the past, is now a current reality of our village and in the summer evenings you may have the opportunity to be pleasured by a mixed repertoire of tradition and innovation. Reborn in 1996 now is a group of 30 players that during the winter are continuing study in order to making Music, the one with capital M.

Performance among the year in the traditional festivals, religious days and fixed appointment in calendar, this group offer some nice concerts on the lake river. The concert repertoire is a mix of different musical style very different one from other, giving to those who listen two hours of lively music. Songs of the fab4 from Liverpool, soundtracks of Hollywood masterpieces, but also music in order to dance as waltzer and mazurkas.

Next 14 July they will perform one hundred meter walking from our Hotel, in the beautiful square looking at the lake. For more information you can see their facebook fan page or pass by the reception of our Hotel that every winter become the set to their Christmas traditional event. 

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Night excursion with a historic ship

In the Brenzone’s dialect she is called “Siora”, Lady in English, although for years has not been considered as it has to. She was waiting in the Toscolano’s harbor the restoration in order to get her back to the lake. Veronica is a ship built in 1926 in Peschiera del Garda and she used to lighten the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio up, during the races organized on the lake in that period.

Since 2001, its unique charm came back and now she is considered the most historic boat that takes advantage of breezes, to sail from north to south on this mirror of the sky. Now the boat is based in Malcesine’s harbor, but thanks to the Brenzone hotel association, our guests have the opportunity to spend a romantic evening aboard, imagining themself in the role of brave captains.

Every Wednesday, is organized a tour lasts 2 hours that will allow you to appreciate from an unusual point of view all the Brenzone’s  beauties. The ship will circumnavigate the island called “Trimelone” (three cantaloupesJ) and then continue among all the villages.

For more information, at the Reception we will be glad to tell you about our direct experience during the centenarycelebration of our family hotel. Today as then a fantastic cruise on the lake is waiting for you, gone with the wind!

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Sweet dreams...

Hotel Brenzone is pleased to announce a welcomed news. This year we had a resfurbishment of a large part of our rooms! During the winter there was a lot of work in order to renew our hotel, maintaining the style we would like to propose.

We worked remaining in loyal with the Hotel Brenzone style, which in the years has provided a warm family evirolment, with comfort in mind. If you are looking for lovely moments of relax with the pleasant company of a romantic sunset on the lake, the new rooms are thoughts for you. We always try to improve ourselves and we are satisfied when we aim to give customers the unique moments a vacation in Brenzone needs.

There are already those who have tried the new room, try to see what they think! 

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St. John the Baptist, Brenzone’s patron saint

Overlooking the lake, guarding the hamlet of Magugnano stay a fourteenth-century church erected in honor of “San Giovanni Battista”, the patron saint of the village. Partially built with white marble and, according to the original project, not yet completed, with a bell tower that rises and with its tolling, is giving every day the right rhythm in the village of Brenzone.

The Baptist is the greatest of the prophets (Luke’s Gospel 3,1-2) and in the church is based a statue representing the Saint, similar to the description that the evangelist Mark did in another chapter of the Good Book (Mark 1:6). The statue dates back to the '500 and is a work of fine carving representing the Baptist in the middle of the Saints Peter and Paul.

The influence of this figure in Christian history can be seen as, among years, many churches are dedicated to the saint, such the magnificent St. John's Co-Cathedral in La Valletta Malta, where Caravaggio decide to let the blood signed painting dedicated to the beheading of St. John. Other famous paintings are those of Leonardo in the Museum of Louvre in Paris, which immortalize the cousin of Jesus in the controversial painting the "Virgin of the Rocks" and in the famous portrait.

In June (the 24th) Brenzone celebrate the birth of the patron who, together with St. Rocco and St. Sebastian, have become religious icons of the Christian community in the village. For those are looking the liturgical moments in the village, our hotel will not hesitate to suggest places and times most suitable to practice your faith.

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A Dog's Life!

It's been almost a century since Charlie Chaplin titled one of his best movies as we do with this post. Much has changed since then, although this metaphor still refer to a life lived under determinate conditions, where every day is lived in uncertainty.

In the end of the movie, is showed as, when the social conditions change, between men and animal remains only the serenity of a life shared in a trustable friendship. Today, although there are still summer’s abandonment, people appreciate the quality of these friends choosing to live a piece of their lives together.

Is in our philosophy we think that our little friends are in need to have a break from the routine and enjoy the holidays in relax with their “owner”.
It is as we also believe that faithful they need to pull the plug from the routine and enjoy the holidays in relaxation. At Hotel Brenzone we welcome and pamper your dogs and in our village they can take advantage of miles and miles of beach for having long walks in the early morning or at sunset. For the rest of the day the lake will provide the proper freshness, otherwise they can sunbathe, as true VID (Very Important Dog). Woof Woof.

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Verona, the city of love

William Shakespeare describes one of the most intense love story in Verona even if the England’s national poet was too young for had a city tour in one of the most beautiful example of the Roman urban development.

Verona is rich of Roman history, and the ruins of the greatest civilization ever existed, now create an open-air museum. Are still visible gorgeous villas, city walls, theaters and churches, but especially here: the Arena!

The amphitheater today is used for the opera season, which this year celebrates its centenary. The most famous opera is the “Aida” by Giuseppe Verdi, who this year would have celebrate his 200 birthday.

But If relax is the goal of your trip, have a walk through places full of history and trendy bars and restaurant, where you can have a taste of the Venetian cuisine, and shopping, the downtown streets are the right choice. Via Mazzini and Via Cappello, with Juliet’s balcony, are great places to find the excellence of Made in Italy.

A visit to this magnificent city is a must for any tourist staying at the Hotel Brenzone. The city can be reached in just an hour every day with local buses that run along the lake. There is always someone available to help you in order to get ready for your journey and give you some tips that not everyone knows.

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A family dinner with us

In the relax of the renewed rooms of the hotel, can happen to let you go too much and did not notice the passing of time and the ritual of lunch or dinner. Don’t be worried because the arrival of the steamboat will declare the perfect time to get ready to enjoy a hearty lunch or a great dinner at our restaurant "Al vapor."

We have tried, over the years, to offer a menu that reflects our tastes typical from the lake, and let  our guests appreciate these unique flavors of Mediterranean and traditional cuisine of Lake Garda.

The freshness of the fish is the true surplus, considering that most of the time the fish in less than 4 hours from the lake hop into the pan. Therefore before make your choice, let us suggest you the best meal of the evening and the perfect combination with the best wine that match with the ordered dish.

So, what are you still waiting for? You just have to come and try our food, we don’t ask you to fish your own fish at the moment, even if little by little we're working on it!

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Aria is not only opera

Forge for many sailing champions, a paradise for surf and kite, Brenzone every summer attracts a large number of air lovers, referring not on music, but to the one that blows from early morning on the lake side.

Waking up early in the morning you can enjoy a steady wind from the north that comes with the right energy to allow athletes in order to have a couple of hours of intense practice. This wind is called “Pelér” and it blows from north. It belong from the termical night’s gap of the valley and the mountains behind it. The same happens in the evening when the wind born and it gives moments of coolness in the sultry nights.

A bit more gently is the breeze refresh the summer afternoons, coming from the south. Its name derives from the Latin word "aura" meaning breath and today it is called Ora. Generally is not a good sign when the wind is already in the morning, definitely is plotting to bring some rainy clouds .

So described these winds may appear as friends, although those who lived in Brenzone since childhood, knows exactly which wind-force may arise. You can be sited enjoying a good plate of fish watching at the black clouds and the hotel manager can appear sure that´s nothing is going to happen. Opposite you will see him run even if the horizon is very limpid.

Both you are in Brenzone for sports or just for relax, is sure that this two winds will make your journey more pleasant, so let´s know more about them!

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The king of the Lake Garda

A large numbers of fish lives the waters of the lake even if not all "wallow"

The Garda Carpione is critical endangered due to a study of the International Union forConservation of Nature IUCN. This fish belonging to the Salmonidae, find the lake of Garda as the unique habitat for reproduce and live. Is a fact that is an exclusive for our lake and all the attempts for introduce him to a number of other lakes in Italy was unsuccessfully in all cases.

The first law to protect the "King" was issued by the Republic of Venice in 1464 with an act that raised him to dish of honor at banquets. Nowadays the three provinces that administrate the territory are together looking for particular legislation aimed at its protection with joint actions.

There are two visions of the past and the future of Carpione. To one side the fishermen those are nostalgic of when the lake water was less cold and when from the side of the lake some rock slide were creating the natural habitats for reproduction.

In another vision, the researchers show that the decisive factor for the gradual disappearance was the inclusion of non-native species that are detracting the necessary food for its proliferation and in some case the eggs in the two periods of the year made for the reproduction.

In a mixture of nostalgia and desire for the preservation, the Garda Carpione struggle not to leave their land and continue to royally dominate this mirror of the sky that sometimes still recalls the Olympians, as he did with Saturn. The legend narrates the birth of this fish, but this is another story.

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Brenzone, a land, a past

testimony of civilizations so different between them are telling us this thousand years history.

The oldest evidence of how already about 4,500 years ago man lived these lands, is based in the city hall of Brenzone. From that period to the present day different populations have alternated and the village has seen change its politics several times, never forgetting the nature and landscape that distinguishes today.

At first were the Germanic tribe called Brenni from which, one of the most popular hypothesis is that the name Brenzone derives, then the Roman Empire, the Venetian houses in middle age and finally by Venice and its Republic. Under the wings of the St. Mark’s lion the first families settled as the family named “Brenzone from the Lion” who left their mark in the municipal coat of arms.

The alternation of the different historical periods is still clear all over municipality. The stone of Castelletto, the Roman villa, the medieval’s churches, the ethnographic museum, or easily having a walk throughs the olive threes lead to the hamlet of Campo.

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