Soave Village
Soave's white wine is better known than the village itself, which is
unfortunate because Soave dates back to Roman times and is one of the
best preserved medieval villages in all of Italy.
Where to Stay
The
Monte Tondo Bed and Breakfast (click for details)
is the place I recommend. You won’t find the Monte Tondo in Soave
itself but nestling in the vineyard covered hills just outside of the
village.
Awake to the
fragrances and gentle sounds of rural Italy and enjoy walks through the vines that
tumble and fall down the hill into the valley below.
Monte Tondo is right next to a working vineyard producing some
excellent wine – be a part of this country bliss and at the same time base yourself in an area which is
extremely central for exploring the Veneto. Even Venice is less than an
hour away.
If you would prefer something right in the village then consider the
Hotel Roxy Plaza.
Getting to Soave
Soave is easily reached, being only around 10 miles (23 kilometers)
from Verona in the direction of Vicenza and just off the A4.
When to Visit
Any time from May to October is ideal. September and October are
particularly lovely; it is during these months that the vineyard covered
hills around town turn into russet colored magnificence.
The third week of September is the month when the local grape festival – La Festa dell’Uva is held.
This is a fun time to be here and the town is lined with stalls
selling the best of local produce and I can assure you that there is
some seriously good stuff to eat and drink.
The festa continues late into the evening with a fireworks
display and the piazzas are buzzing with people until late into the
night.
What to See
The impressive castle is the highlight. Built in the 13th century and very well
preserved, the castle contains some excellent 14th century frescoes.
A tour around the castle is extremely interesting and well worth
doing. I am fascinated by the torture chambers
in this and other castles. The unbelievable cruelty of mankind astounds
me.
After the castle and its grim torture chamber visit one of the pleasant churches in the town and restore a little peace to your soul. If I had to pick one particular church then the 15th century Santa Maria
Dominican church on the hill leading up to
the castle is the best choice.
Last on the list of must see architectural sights are the
14th century law courts, the Palazzo di Giustizia in Piazza Antenna.
Still visiting Soave is not only about history. Mostly
you should visit to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and beautiful
setting.
Discover some of the nearby wineries, set in the delightful rolling hills that surround Soave
For more on Italian boutique wineries and some of the best wines from the Veneto and other regions of Italy visit our
Fine Italian Wines site.
Perhaps of interest too might be my hubby's guide to the Veneto wine routes.
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