TYPICAL PRODUCTS

The economy of Monzambano is still based on agriculture, that can now rely on updated technologies as to better suit the new techniques of cultivation and production of wine, milk, cereals, oil, vegetables and fruit. The numerous cellars of this territory propose excellent “Garda Colli Mantovani DOC” wine qualities such as: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, Chiaretto…

CYCLE PATH

Bike lovers can’t miss the cycle path connecting Mantova to Peschiera, 43 kilometers long. This route follows the Mincio riverbed and lies across the area of the Regional Park, crossing the municipalities of Ponti sul Mincio, Monzambano and Borghetto and it also gives the option to make a little detour through Castellaro Lagusello and Volta…

PILLE AND OLFINO

The oulying hamlet of Olfino preserves the “Santissima Trinità”, an astonishing Romanesque church devoted to the Holy Trinity, once administered by the Olivetani, a monastic order. Its interior exhibits various allegorical stuccos, overlaying the pre – existing frescoes, dating back to the XVI century, of which some signs can still be distinguished. The main event…

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MONZAMBANO

Monzambano, second home to Virgilio Latin poet, lies on the Moraine hills, just a few kilometers away from Lake Garda. Crossed by the Mincio river it has the same climate and the same vegetation as the lake. The landscape is evocative: the hills of the countryside are covered with vineyards and dotted by cypresses and…

CASTELLARO LAGUSELLO

Castellaro Lagusello The name of this enchanting hamlet includes two elements: the castle (“Castellaro”) and the lake (“Lagusello”). It has been awarded many certifications, such as “Borghi più belli d’Italia” (designation obtained only by the most beautiful villages in the country) and “Bandiera Arancione” (a Touring Club special prize). Its prehistoric pile-dwelling site has also been…