Holiday apartment in Bovolone – discover natural landscapes and historic sites

Bovolone is an interesting destination if you would like to combine experiences in nature with an exceptional history. A valuable wetland lies directly next to the town, while historic church complexes, palaces and regional museums offer a range of discoveries. This allows you to choose your holiday apartment in Bovolone according to the themes that are to shape your trip in particular.

Nature at Parco Valle del Menago

Parco Valle del Menago was established in 1995 to restore and protect a valuable wetland directly next to Bovolone. This natural area is also the focus of the “Dalla valle alla villa” walking route. Accompanied by experts, you can discover the flora and fauna of this natural area. For planning purposes, this means that walks and nature observation can be a clear focus without having to limit yourself to a purely urban trip.

Holiday apartment in Bovolone between the Pieve and the Palazzo

Away from the town in the Bovolone countryside lies the ancient baptistery church Pieve di San Giovanni Battista in Campagna, a complex consisting of two distinctly different churches. The original church retains the articulated foundation remains of the main hall; they probably date from the 5th century. The baptistery, built in the 6th century, is evidenced by foundations and the remains of an immersion baptismal basin.

The oratory of the Pieve also turns a visit into an art-historical discovery. It has a dome with a circular ground plan, divided by ribs into eight segments. It is decorated with two superimposed fresco cycles: one depicting the life of John the Baptist and another depicting the Passion of Christ.

The Palazzo Vescovile was built in the second half of the 15th century by Bishop Ermolao Barbaro. The design and construction supervision were entrusted to the engineer Michele da Caravaggio and his son Francesco. The palazzo is arranged around a rectangular Renaissance cloister. On the ground floor, 22 red Verona marble columns with leafy capitals stand at the corners; the upper loggia contains the same number of columns, with a fountain in its centre. The chapel contains the fresco “Natività di Maria” by Francesco Torbido, dating from 1534.

Visits with set arrangements

A guide always accompanies you when visiting the Villaggio Preistorico. The Palazzo Vescovile is open on the first Sunday of every month from 10:30 to 12:00; reservations are required. These specific arrangements help you incorporate cultural visits into your travel plans in a targeted way.

Other destinations in the surrounding region

The wider region around Bovolone is home to the Galleria D'Arte Risorgimento Di Roncoletta Luisa museum, the Museo degli Affreschi “G.B. Cavalcaselle” alla tomba di Giulietta museum, the Museo della Radio d'Epoca museum and the Palazzo Barbieri palace. The sites Porta Vescovo, Porta Nuova, Porta Leoni and Porta Palio, classified as natural arches, are also located there. This selection broadens the view beyond individual attractions and provides points of interest for a range of cultural and landscape preferences.

The right accommodation for your interests

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Bovolone, you can base your decision on the desired combination of wetland, walking route, art and history. For more travel ideas, you can also consider these places: Angiari, Castelnuovo Del Garda, Castel D'azzano, Beccacivetta-Azzano, Marciaga, Belfiore, Marano Di Valpolicella and Torri Del Benaco.

For the higher-level travel overview: Verona.