Pastrengo

Municipality

Piazza Carlo Alberto, 1
Pastrengo (VR) – 37010

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Historical overview

Pastrengo is a village where merchants and soldiers travelling from Central Europe to Central Italy would traditionally stop off. Its strategic location, which drew the attention of prehistoric peoples and was celebrated in Roman times, became particularly important during the Lombard era. Here, the Lombards established a military garrison within an existing urban settlement between the Adige and Garda rivers, at the crossroads of roads leading to Verona, Mantua and Trento. Pastrengo is mainly remembered for its role in the Italian Risorgimento: in 1861, the Austrians built four mighty forts, a telegraph tower to facilitate communication between Verona and Mount Baldo, and a military road with a temporary bridge over the River Adige to prevent another Piedmontese victory. Pastrengo’s religious and civil buildings, as well as the furnishings preserved in its churches and villas, bear witness to the artistic legacy of past centuries.

City itinerary

The tour of the four forts of Pastrengo (all of which are currently privately owned) begins at Forte Benedeck, also known as Mount Bolega. This fort cannot be visited, but can be seen from the outside, before reaching the car park near the town hall. The tour then heads towards the hill to the south of the town. First, follow Via Sambuco, then turn left at the cemetery to reach Forte Leopoldo Poggio Croce. This fort now houses a restaurant, next to which stands the hexagonal optical telegraph tower. This tower was once used to communicate with the strongholds of Verona, Peschiera and Mantua. Continue east along the military road to Forte Nugent, also known as Poggio Pol, which now houses a restaurant, too. These two locations dominate the plain below, stretching from Lake Garda to the entrance of the Val d’Adige, and offer beautiful views. To return to Pastrengo, drive north from the centre along the Napoleonic road until you reach Forte Degenfeld, also known as Piovezzano. This fort was built on the site of an ancient tower. Today, it houses craft activities and can be visited upon request. This fort is the final stop of the tour, dominating the river’s course towards the rocky entrance to the Val d’Adige — a militarily important route since ancient times.

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