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The Lakes of Italy
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Toblino Castle - Lake Toblino
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| Lakes of Caldonazzo and Levico |
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The Lakes of Caldonazzo and Levico are twin lakes separated by a small hill. They
have pleasant free beaches and swimming facilities. It is possible to indulge in all kinds of water sports and
fish for the many kinds of fish that live in the waters.
Pergine Valsugana has pleasant Renaissance
palaces and a 15th century Castle, with many interesting rooms. The Gothic Parish church is attractive. From this
town excursions in the green Valsugana valley,
full of hot baths and wooded areas, can be made. |
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| Lake Tovel |
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Lake Tovel is a jewel fixed at an altitude of 1,178 m in one of the most unspoilt
landscapes of Trentino. There are small gravelly beaches which are pleasant to walk along. Until a few years ago
it was famous for the summer reddening of its waters, due to the presence of a certain algae. Pleasing excursions
can be made in the surrounding woods. |
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| Lake Lavarone |
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Lake Lavarone, was a favourite resort of the Austrian Imperial Family from the 19th
century and was also visited by Freud and other important figures. It is the cleanest lake in Italy. In the surrounding
area there are trenches and fortifications of the First World War. |
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| Lake Ledro |
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Lake Ledro to the east of Lake Garda, was created by the blocking of a moraine from
the ancient glacier of Garda. Its waters are full of fish and are of a splendid green colour. They have yielded
evidence of human settlement here in the Bronze Age. |
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Wonderful excursions in pastures and meadows can be made around here. There are sporting
facilities, and there are shops which sell handicraft products.
Molina di Ledro is a peaceful town with an interesting Museum, well known in Europe for the artifacts from
a lake village of the Bronze Age. |
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| Lake Toblino |
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Lake Toblino is perhaps the most romantic lake in the area. Famous poets and painters
found inspiration for their best works in this place. Set between immense snow-covered mountains it is 242 mt above
sea-level and has a surface area of 670 thousand square mt. It is an ideal base for excursions on foot or by mountain
bike.
Castel Toblino rises on a rocky
outcrop which reaches into the lake and is covered with trees and plant life. This castle is famous for the tragic
passion between the prince-bishop Carlo Emanuele Madruzzo and the young Claudia Particella. Today the castle is
partly converted into a restaurant where one can sample the local specialties. |
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| Lake Molveno |
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Lake Molveno is 4.4 km long and 1.5 km wide. Reflected in its clear green waters are
the fantastic Dolomites of Brenta,
which attracted many famous persons, united by their passion for the mountain. The mountaineers Francis Ford Tuckett
and Edward Theodor Compton and the writer Antonio Fogazzaro stayed here, as did the king of Belgium Albert I and
his son Leopold. |
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| Andalo, Molveno and Fai della Paganella are well equipped summer resorts, also popular for winter sports. An excursion to the Paganella mountain (m 2,125), with its wonderful
panoramic views, can be made. |
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| For more information: |
Trentino Tourist Board
Via Romagnosi, 11 - 38100 Trento
Tel. 011 39 0461 839000
Fax 011 39 0461 260245
www.trentino.to |
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