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Verona

In Verona our Italy road trip begins. The city of Romeo and Juliet still offers everything to make the hearts of romantics beat faster. A picturesque old town, lively restaurants and cafés as well as a lively cultural scene inspire travellers. You might start your tour at the cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century but was rebuilt in Gothic style in the 15th century. The magnificent nave is impressive.

High culture as open air

Opera lovers should not miss a visit to the Arena. Italy’s third largest amphitheater hosts the annual summer opera festival. Many large families settle down on the stone benches to enjoy an unforgettable evening of opera in the open air. The opera festivals always sell out quickly. So remember to make reservations well in advance.

Hotel – the special tip

With a city as rich in history as Verona, your overnight accommodation should also be a house with history. Hotel Accademia is a 16th-century palazzo that has been stylishly furnished with antiques. An excellent choice.

The lake beckons

The next day the journey continues to Garda. This picturesque town is located on the shores of Lake Garda and is only 45 km from Verona. Stroll through the old town and enjoy a real Italian ice cream. The lakeside promenade, with spectacular views of Italy’s largest lake, is also worth a visit.

South direction

The flair becomes even more Italian when you drive further south from Garda to Sirmione. The popular holiday resort radiates Mediterranean cheerfulness.
You almost feel like you’re on the Mediterranean – especially when you enjoy a fresh fish in one of the restaurants overlooking the lake. Add to this a glass of Lugana, one of the wines from the region, and the holiday evening is perfect.

Rovigo, the unknown pearl

Now it may be again a little culture. Rovigo is the destination. The city was first mentioned in the 9th century and was under Venetian rule for 300 years. This also shaped the magnificent cityscape.

Rovigo has the advantage that the city is not so overrun with tourists. You can take a leisurely stroll through the alleys of the old town or visit the cathedral, whose origins date back to the early Middle Ages. However, it was rebuilt in the 17th century.

Rimini

From Rovigo, the journey continues to the final destination of the trip, the ultimate “Teutonic Grill”. Rimini was a popular destination for Germans back in the 60s. And its beaches are still an attraction today. However, you should like human proximity. For kilometres, deckchairs are lined up close together. Every now and then a small amusement park attracts children with slides and bouncy castles and various rides. The choice of restaurants is almost unlimited.

More and more Italian families appreciate the diversity of this seaside resort. So it is by no means the case that the tourist moves exclusively among Germans. Real Italian “Dolce far Niente” can be observed. What many do not know: Rimini also has a charming old town, which exudes real Italian joie de vivre, especially in the evening hours.