Discover Roveré Veronese

In Roveré Veronese, nature and culture go hand in hand. Notable destinations include the Grotta di Monte Capriolo, trails through higher-altitude contrade and examples of Cimbrian architecture.

Landscape and trails

The Grotta di Monte Capriolo is a karst cave at an altitude of 1,005 metres and is part of the Parco Naturale Regionale della Lessinia. Its visitor route is about 110 metres long, equipped with walkways, easy to access and well lit. Visits are scheduled for summer weekends; at other times, visits are available to organised groups and school classes by prior arrangement. If the cave is part of your plans, take this seasonal schedule into account and check visiting dates before your trip.

The Parparo-Malera and Parpari-San Giorgio tourist trails start at the Stadio del Fondo in Conca dei Parpari. Nearby Malghe Dosso Alto and Marian offer viewpoints: from there, the view stretches across the Po Valley to the Apennines of Emilia, as well as over Lake Garda towards Monte Baldo.

The easy San Francesco di Roverè V.se circular route passes through the higher-altitude contrade of the municipality of Roveré Veronese and through a landscape of traditional architecture, woods and pastures. A simple route guide to cycling and walking trails is available for the San Rocco di Piegara area. The information differs in scope: here, the focus is on a named circular route; there, it is on navigating cycling and walking trails in a specific area.

Culture and local history

The Museo del Bosco is a gallery in Roveré Veronese’s public park. It displays paintings by Gianni Franceschini on the theme of “Donne dei Monti.” Signposts from the town centre point towards the hamlet of San Francesco and Località Vajo, where the museum is located; the distance is about one kilometre. This approximate distance can help you fit a visit to the museum into your day’s plans.

The first Cimbrian settlement group settled in Roveré Veronese. One example of Cimbrian architecture is the Baito del Modesto, with its adjoining icehouse. The building illustrates the traditional use of stone in the Lessinia; its design and icehouse bring different aspects of local building culture to life.

The church of Saints Francesco, Rocco and Bellino in San Francesco also tells the story of several building phases. Local residents built it in 1639 as a chapel under the parish of Roverè. The present building was constructed in 1883 on the site of the earlier structure and consecrated in 1945. The Chiesa di San Vitale in Arco offers further art-historical details: it has a Baroque altar made with abundant local marble and a 16th-century altarpiece.

Discover more destinations: Ronchi, Villa Bartolomea, Brenzone, Fumane, Sona, Lavagno, Bardolino, Caprino Veronese.

For the broader travel overview: Verona.