Malcesine
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Province of Verona (VR) |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Area | 68.2 km² (26.3 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 3,498 |
| - Density | 51/km² (132/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | 45°46′N 10°49′E / 45.767°N 10.817°E |
| Gentilic | malcesinesi |
| Dialing code | 045 |
| Postal code | 37018, frazioni 37010 |
| Frazioni | Cassone, Navene |
| Website: www.comunemalcesine.it/ | |
Malcesine is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about 120 km northwest of Venice and about 40 km northwest of Verona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,498 and an area of 68.2 km².[1]
The municipality of Malcesine contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Cassone and Navene.
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[edit] Location
Malcesine borders the following municipalities: Avio, Brentonico, Brenzone, Ferrara di Monte Baldo, Limone sul Garda, Nago-Torbole, Riva del Garda, Tignale, and Tremosine.
Malcesine lies on the shores of Lake Garda, the most frequented and biggest lake in Italy.[2]
[edit] Landmarks and attractions
Its most prominent landmark is the Castello Scaligeri, which has 13th-Century fortifications and an older medieval tower. Remnants of an Etruscan tomb have been found within the castle walls. The castle was fortified by the della Scala family who ruled the region throughout the 13th Century.
In 1786, Goethe was questioned by the local magistrate on suspicion of being a spy while drawing sketches of the castle.
Behind Malcesine rises the 1750m Montebaldo. Visitors today can reach the summit of Montebaldo by the funivia, or cable car. Montebaldo is a popular venue for various mountain sports, including mountain biking, skiing and paragliding.
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] Photos
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 Looking south from Castello Scaligeri |
 From top of Monte Baldo |
 Old town of Malcesine |
 Malcesine, Castello Scaligeri and the northern part of Lake Garda |
 Old town of Malcesine |
 The harbour of Malcesine |
[edit] References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Welcome to Lake Garda, Verona
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