Borghetto is a town in the province of Verona which stands on a ford of the river Mincio. In medieval times it was used as a toll booth. Thanks to the Visconti (dukes of Milan) the village acquired importance and a defensive wall was built around the town. The Duke of Milan, in a dispute with the Gonzagas in Mantua, decided to build a dam to divert the Mincio river and finally dry up the lakes around Mantua. The project failed and a wooden bridge over the Mincio was built instead.

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March 30, 2024

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Borghetto is a district of Valeggio. Translated, Borghetto means "small village." It lies on both banks of the Mincio River below the Visconti Bridge. Borghetto was once a fishing village. It has developed into a popular tourist destination, home to various restaurants and bars. The watermills, some of which are still in operation, are noteworthy. The two districts on the river are connected by a wooden bridge. In the eastern part stands an 18th-century church dedicated to St. Mark the Evangelist. It was built on the remains of an older Romanesque church from the 11th century.

Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valeggio_sul_Mincio

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July 18, 2021

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Very beautiful and romantic place, also convenient to reach by bike thanks to the cycle path that goes from Peschiera del Garda, passes right from Borghetto and goes to Mantua

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Fortress Canal of Peschiera – Borghetto on the Mincio loop from Peschiera del Garda

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Borghetto on the Mincio – Mantua Lakes Cycle Path loop from Monzambano

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Borghetto on the Mincio – Mincio Cycle Path loop from Ponti sul Mincio

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Valeggio Sul Mincio, Verona, Veneto, Italy

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Fortress Canal of Peschiera – Borghetto on the Mincio loop from Peschiera del Garda

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