What to See Around Verona
Stunning landscapes in the area around Verona
The charm of Verona extends far beyond its historic center, opening onto a land rich in contrasts and breathtaking landscapes.
Just a few kilometers from the city, the eye is drawn to the bright shores of Lake Garda, with its medieval villages suspended above the water, and to the gentle hills covered in vineyards of Valpolicella and Soave, dotted with ancient churches and noble villas.
To the north, the scenery becomes wilder among the pastures and stone hamlets of Lessinia, offering natural settings of rare beauty.
From sanctuaries nestled in the rock to spectacular garden parks, the surroundings of Verona are an invitation to discover iconic places and unforgettable views.
Lake Garda
Just a short distance from Verona, Lake Garda enchants visitors with timeless landscapes.
A must-see stop is Sirmione, the “pearl of the lake,” with its Scaliger Castle and the Roman ruins of the Grottoes of Catullus.
Following the shoreline, you will encounter the romantic Punta San Vigilio and the historic villages of Bardolino and Lazise, protected by perfectly preserved walls.
For those seeking a more vibrant atmosphere, Malcesine offers the charm of its medieval village and the cable car to Monte Baldo, from where you can admire the entire lake basin from above in all its majesty.
Valpolicella and Soave
Between the city and the Alps stretch lands shaped by centuries of tradition.
Valpolicella is not only the homeland of Amarone, but also home to treasures such as the ancient
Romanesque church of San Giorgio, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, and majestic Venetian Villas.
Heading east, you reach the enchanting town of Soave: a medieval village with an unmistakable profile, enclosed by intact walls and dominated by the imposing Scaliger Castle.
Here, history can be felt in the narrow streets and admired from above, overlooking rolling hills lined with rows of Garganega vines.
Lessinia
To the north, the landscape becomes solemn among the pastures and peaks of Lessinia. This highland area is an
open-air museum where water and stone create enchanting scenery, such as the village of Molina, famous for its Waterfall Park.
Climbing higher, you encounter the malghe and the Covoli (ancient semi-circular shelters), symbols of an authentic mountain culture.
For those in search of endless panoramas, Parpari or the Castelberto Refuge offer spectacular views stretching from the Alps to Lake Garda, providing a deep sense of peace far from the busiest routes.
The Dogi Plain
South of the city, the horizon opens and the pace slows, revealing the rural soul of the “Lower Plain.”
The landscape is marked by scenic flooded rice fields, where the famous Vialone Nano Rice IGP is cultivated,
and by imposing courtyard farmhouses. These historic complexes, once self-sufficient villages, still preserve the charm of the countryside and the great barchesse, born for agricultural work and later transformed into elegant noble residences and holiday retreats.
This territory is dotted with villas emerging among the fields, witnesses of a past linked to the land and waterways
that still define the borders of this silent and history-rich plain.
Parks and Sanctuaries
Around Verona, nature and spirituality come together to create spectacular landscapes
A symbol of this bond is the Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona, a church nestled into the rock face of Monte Baldo, seemingly suspended at 774 meters above sea level.
Equally enchanting is Borghetto sul Mincio, a medieval village with ancient floating mills on the waters protected by the Scaliger Castle.
For lovers of botany, Sigurtà Garden Park is an essential stop: an immense green paradise, considered one of the most beautiful parks in Europe, which in spring transforms into an endless palette of colors thanks to one of the world’s most spectacular tulip blooms.