PICCOLO PARADISO RESORT
25088 Cecina di Toscolano (BS)
Lago di Garda
Tel. (+39) 0365 643080
Fax (+39) 0365 547056
Cell. (+39) 339 1503030 Vodafone
Skype: piccoloparadisoresort
P.I. 00629070988
E-mail: piccoloparadiso@gardallegro.it
25088 Cecina di Toscolano (BS)
Lago di Garda
Tel. (+39) 0365 643080
Fax (+39) 0365 547056
Cell. (+39) 339 1503030 Vodafone
Skype: piccoloparadisoresort
P.I. 00629070988
E-mail: piccoloparadiso@gardallegro.it
Hotel Lake Garda Italy Toscolano Maderno
Maderno lies on a lake delta, which is admired and studied by geologists from all over the world.
Toscolano is situated after the last houses of Maderno, further the river which has its same name (Toscolano precisely). This town is on the same alluvial delta of Maderno. Behind it, there is a pleasant, flourishing hill, with its early produces and esteemed olives.
History
Toscolano and Maderno are two towns of Roman-Etruscan origin; in fact, in this area, tombstones and furnishings of that period have been discovered in great numbers.
During Roman period, Maderno was the most important center on Garda Lake. As a matter of fact, this small town was the capital of the Riviera until 1377 and, also after this year, it maintained a lot of privileges. In the XVII and XVIII centuries, the dukes of Mantova established here their summer residence.
Toscolano (certainly a town of Etruscan Origin) is in all probability the oldest center on the Lake, as showed by the Roman villa near the big paper mill. During Roman period, its name was "Benacum" and, because of that, the lake was called "Benaco Lake" until the XI century, when Barbarossa's German historian began to call it "Garda Lake", owing to some war-facts which happened on the other shore. In the XIV century, important paper mills rose in this town and, during the XVI century, the printing art increased considerably.
Besides the two towns of Toscolano and Maderno, which sit on the alluvial fan of the Toscolano River, the community is made up of several picturesque villages: Maclino, Vigole, Sanico, Gaino, Cecina, Roina, Cabiana, Folino and Bezzuglio. The territory is dominated by peaks of Mount Pizzocolo (1582 m) and Mount Castell di Gaino (866 m): both afford breathtaking views. The particularly mild climate, even in winter, makes this a marvelous vacation spot. Along the shore there are many camping sites and hotels to suit any need, and delicious local dishes are served in the characteristic restaurants and bars. Due to the extensive network of roads and trails, walks or excursions on horseback or with a mountain bike are possible in the vast hinterland.
Built in the 11th century presumably upon the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to Jupiter, the sanctuary is considered one of the oldest places of Christian worship in the Garda area. For years it was the burial site of distinguished town citizens, usually people who worked in the paper industry..
The Romanesque style church with a plain facade and beautiful sculpted portal dates back to the 12th century. Inside there are some interesting shrines and stone sculptures from the Lombard period and a crypt with Roman tombstones.
Sitting on a hill overlooking the lake, the church was built in 1717 at the considerable expense of the Delay family. It venerates the Madonna of Cussaga.
The church, situated in Toscolano, dates back to 1584. Its austere facade has just a few classic baroque details. It has several noteworthy wood sculptures, including a bishop's throne from the 17th century and large paintings by Andrea Celesti (1637-1712), which are being restored. On the walls are two memorial plaques dedicated to Lucius Septimus (7th century) and Marcus Aurelius Claudius.
This large villa was supposedly built by Publius Nonius Asprenate in 38 A.D. Many finds and tombstones have been unearthed, but excavations have been limited. Only a few polychromatic mosaics and fragments of some frescoes are visible today.
Toscolano is situated after the last houses of Maderno, further the river which has its same name (Toscolano precisely). This town is on the same alluvial delta of Maderno. Behind it, there is a pleasant, flourishing hill, with its early produces and esteemed olives.
History
Toscolano and Maderno are two towns of Roman-Etruscan origin; in fact, in this area, tombstones and furnishings of that period have been discovered in great numbers.
During Roman period, Maderno was the most important center on Garda Lake. As a matter of fact, this small town was the capital of the Riviera until 1377 and, also after this year, it maintained a lot of privileges. In the XVII and XVIII centuries, the dukes of Mantova established here their summer residence.
Toscolano (certainly a town of Etruscan Origin) is in all probability the oldest center on the Lake, as showed by the Roman villa near the big paper mill. During Roman period, its name was "Benacum" and, because of that, the lake was called "Benaco Lake" until the XI century, when Barbarossa's German historian began to call it "Garda Lake", owing to some war-facts which happened on the other shore. In the XIV century, important paper mills rose in this town and, during the XVI century, the printing art increased considerably.
Things to see
Besides the two towns of Toscolano and Maderno, which sit on the alluvial fan of the Toscolano River, the community is made up of several picturesque villages: Maclino, Vigole, Sanico, Gaino, Cecina, Roina, Cabiana, Folino and Bezzuglio. The territory is dominated by peaks of Mount Pizzocolo (1582 m) and Mount Castell di Gaino (866 m): both afford breathtaking views. The particularly mild climate, even in winter, makes this a marvelous vacation spot. Along the shore there are many camping sites and hotels to suit any need, and delicious local dishes are served in the characteristic restaurants and bars. Due to the extensive network of roads and trails, walks or excursions on horseback or with a mountain bike are possible in the vast hinterland.
The Sanctuary of the Madonna of Benaco
Built in the 11th century presumably upon the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to Jupiter, the sanctuary is considered one of the oldest places of Christian worship in the Garda area. For years it was the burial site of distinguished town citizens, usually people who worked in the paper industry..
S. Giovanni Church (formerly S. Andrea)
The Romanesque style church with a plain facade and beautiful sculpted portal dates back to the 12th century. Inside there are some interesting shrines and stone sculptures from the Lombard period and a crypt with Roman tombstones.
The Madonna of Benaco Church
Sitting on a hill overlooking the lake, the church was built in 1717 at the considerable expense of the Delay family. It venerates the Madonna of Cussaga.
Parish Church of S. Pietro e Paolo
The church, situated in Toscolano, dates back to 1584. Its austere facade has just a few classic baroque details. It has several noteworthy wood sculptures, including a bishop's throne from the 17th century and large paintings by Andrea Celesti (1637-1712), which are being restored. On the walls are two memorial plaques dedicated to Lucius Septimus (7th century) and Marcus Aurelius Claudius.
The Roman Villa
This large villa was supposedly built by Publius Nonius Asprenate in 38 A.D. Many finds and tombstones have been unearthed, but excavations have been limited. Only a few polychromatic mosaics and fragments of some frescoes are visible today.