Friday, August 30, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
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!
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!
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
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.
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.
Friday, August 9, 2013
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
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!
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!
Friday, August 2, 2013
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!
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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