Malcesine Castle by BessieB
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Description
Malcesine is one of the town's on Lake Garda in Northern Italy.
Malcesine's most prominent landmark is the Castello Scaligeri, which has 13th-Century fortifications and an older medieval tower. Remnants of an Etruscan tomb have been found within the castle walls. The castle was fortified by the della Scala family who ruled the region throughout the 13th Century.
The castle now features in wedding brochures with many weddings taking place each year. I met a family who were getting married the next day, their 40 guests had all arrived from the UK. It is mostly fashionable with UK residents wanting to have their wedding in a romantic place.
Behind Malcesine rises the 1750m Montebaldo. Visitors today can reach the summit of Montebaldo by the funivia, or cable car. Montebaldo is a popular venue for various mountain sports, including mountain biking, skiing and paragliding.
I went up on the funivia, the trek there from the ferry nearly killed me lol - it was 34 deg the day I went!! In the top right hand corner of the photo you can see the first change point for the cable car. It then travels up to the top where great photo opportunities await.
Susan
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Comments (32)
CleonXXI
Great shot and very interesting story!
rockstrider
excellent capture of this mountain-top castle!
ragouc
Cool shot. Well done.
Meisiekind
What a wonderful castle Susan! Italy is definitely on my "have to see" list!!! :)
CavalierLady
Wonderful old castle and the trees certainly make one think of Italy. Nice shot and certainly would be a romantic place to get married!
jendellas
Beautiful castle, did you go up in the cable car???
flavia49
fantstic shot!!!
sandra46
do you believe i have never seen this castle? it's only an hour far from my home! I'll go to visit it. Perfect shot!
tofi
A breath-taking scene! This historical structure is definitely a must-see in my lifetime! Exquisitely beautiful with the most intricate and sublime landscape in the background!
BessieB
I certainly did go up in the cable car to the top and because the car turned 360 deg I felt quite sick!! The top was fine as the view was outstanding though a tad hazy the day I went as it was so hot. Well worth the journey up there though.
dinu_oana
What a beautiful setting for the big day!! Beautiful shot :)
kimariehere
such a beautiful castle i enjoyed seeing this!
moochagoo
A long way from Jersey ! Beautiful view !
emmecielle
Fantastic photo! :)
alida
romantic,isn't it?
bpclarke
What a splendid capture. Such a beautiful view and scene.
Richardphotos
sure would be beautiful to explore.outstanding capture
lucindawind
fantatic castle and shot !
costapanos
Xcellent capture! Amazing piece of architecture!
three_grrr
Wow.. a fairytale castle, complete with battlements!!
Minda
very beautiful castle and wonderful shot my friend!!
danapommet
Beautiful capture. Well composed and presentation. Dana
ShadowsNTime
Beautiful capture! I saw this on your previous image and had to come see as castles are a fav in our family:-)
kenmo
Excellent....
durleybeachbum
I got breathless just readin your narrative! Thankyou for sharing your holiday, Susan!
amota99517
This had to be a fun place to visit. Wonderful shot!
clbsmiley
WOW~!~ sorry the gulls bother you... I am lucky the don't hang around my house ... we get grackles as pests. And the blue jays take over the bird feeder...
lllybeth
what a fantastic place sue and great shot....x
traceyjane
beautiful area, perfectly captured
flora-crassella
wonderful landscape! Great photo!!!!