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Lakes of Porcile

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Lakes of Porcile
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“The Lakes of Porcile are a group of three small alpine lakes located in the Orobic Alps, within the Val Lunga—one of the two main branches of Val Tartano. Val Tartano is part of the Valtellina Orobie Park, a protected area comprising twelve valleys in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The…”
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National GeographicAug 22

6 Hidden Waterways That Rival Italy's Famous Lakes

While Italy’s lake region has long held glamorous appeal, the country’s lesser-known waterways can offer a more intimate experience — and a glimpse into authentic local life.

Mountain lakes found at over 2,000 metres above sea level.

16 things in this story
  • Lakes of PorcilePlaceMountain lakes found at over 2,000 metres above sea level.
  • TartanoNeighborhoodAlpine village known for its pastoral setting and Tibetan bridge.
  • Ponte nel CieloSight234-metre-long Tibetan bridge hanging 140 metres above valley floor.
  • Elsewhere
  • TorcelloNeighborhoodVenice, ItalyStroll along quiet walkway to visit Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta.
  • Mincio RiverPlaceMantua, ItalyCycle path known as the longest 'green motorway' in country.
  • Valeggio sul MincioNeighborhoodMantua, ItalyRefuel with a plate of the local speciality: meat tortellini.
  • Venetian LagoonPlaceVenice, ItalyFisherfolk catch soft-shell crabs and goby from the mudbanks.
  • Basilica of Santa Maria AssuntaMuseumVenice, ItalyOldest church in the Venetian Lagoon, dating back to 639 CE.
  • Torrente FerPlaceDonnas, ItalyForms natural pools and waterfalls between smooth boulders and rocks.
  • Lake BolsenaPlaceRome, ItalyLargest volcanic lake in Europe, fringed by black sands.
  • CapodimonteNeighborhoodRome, ItalyQuiet beach on Lake Bolsena, take ferry to Bisentina Island.
  • Bisentina IslandSightRome, ItalyUninhabited island mentioned in Dante's Divine Comedy.
  • Lake IdroPlaceBrescia, ItalyCalm glacial lake ideal for water-based activities.
  • Vesta BeachSightBrescia, ItalyNatural beach on Lake Idro with turquoise waters.
  • Rocca D'AnfoSightBrescia, ItalyMilitary fortress built by Venetians in the 15th century.
  • BaitoniNeighborhoodBrescia, ItalyWander boardwalks in provincial nature reserve, spot migratory birds.
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