Arco: Sacred Art & Nature on Lake Garda

A Spiritual and Artistic Journey Around Arco

Embark on an easy circular itinerary to discover the treasures of sacred art hidden around Arco. This route, ideal for art and architecture lovers, will lead you through ancient frescoed churches, testimonies of a deep devotion rooted in the Garda area.

The itinerary winds along the picturesque Sarca River Park, touching the villages of Ceniga, San Martino and Bolognano. Admire chapels, small churches and capitals that tell the history and local rural traditions, immersing yourself in a landscape dominated by the watercourse.

• Chapel of the Seven Thorns (Arco – Massone)
• Church of Sant’Apollinare (Prabi)
• Hermitage of San Paolo
• Roman bridge in Ceniga

Author’s advice: Don’t miss the church of San Antonio in Chiarano, a stop on the “Rilke Promenade”. Check the opening of the churches before your excursion.

Starting point: Arco – historical center.