VILLA BETTELONI - VILLA VENETA IN VALPOLICELLA

A historical residence for tourists, located in the hills of Valpolicella between Verona and Lake Garda, Villa Betteloni is an authentic 14th-century Venetian villa steeped in history. It has belonged to the Betteloni family since 1665 and was famously a meeting place in the past for men of letters and poets such as Cesare, Vittorio and Gianfranco Betteloni, and their friends Aleardo Aleardi and Giosuè Carducci. The Villa offers a beautiful 20,000 square metre park with a breath-taking view of Valpolicella, suitable for year-round stays due to the changing and captivating landscape. It is the ideal spot for anyone seeking a relaxing break immersed in the nature of the Park and, upon request, guests can consult the Library, which houses approximately 5,000 volumes. The property is surrounded by its “Brolo” orchard, which also contains 30,000 square metres of organically certified Valpolicella DOCG Classico vineyards.

THE STORY OF VILLA BETTELONI

Thanks to the rise of Venice’s “Serenissima Repubblica”, the Most Serene Republic of Venice, which brought peace and security to the surrounding countryside, the Villa was built in the hills of Castelrotto in the mid-14th century, intended as a modest country residence. It belonged for many generations to humanist Guarino Veronese and his family. It was then acquired by the Betteloni family in 1665 and, over the course of three centuries, it was enlarged and decorated with friezes and frescoes. A beautiful Italian garden with hedgerows (designed by Architect Guglielmo Guglielmi), avenues and tall trees was created. A poetic tradition flourished during the times of Cesare and Vittorio Betteloni in particular, and the family was proud to host their dear friend Aleardo Aleardi and the already famous Giosuè Carducci at the Villa.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Guests are offered assistance throughout their stay. The reception is located inside the Villa, and all members of staff will be happy to help organise your stay and any tours you wish to book. We offer special conventions for car rental and a shuttle taxi service to Verona or the airport is available. In the reception area you can find information about events taking place in Verona, such as concerts, wine tours, leisure and sports activities, etc. and most importantly, recommendations of authentic places and traditional restaurants to visit in the Valpolicella area. The owners, Vittorio and Mario, live on site and can assist guests during their stay. The Villa is conveniently close to all major services and can be reached by bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station and Villafranca's Valerio Catullo Airport. Supermarkets, pharmacies and major shops are all within walking distance. Bicycles are feely available for use by our guests. There is uncovered parking within the enclosed property, free of charge.

UNESCO SITES IN THE VICINITY

• The historic city of Verona, founded in the 1st century BC, experienced periods of rapid expansion in the 13th and 14th centuries under the rule of the Scaligeri family, and from the 15th to the 17th centuries under the Republic of Venice. It is also an outstanding example of a fortified town. Verona has preserved a remarkable number of ancient monuments dating from the medieval and Renaissance The city is renowned for its culture and art.
• The pile-dwelling sites of Peschiera del Garda and Cerea near

CYCLING ROUTES IN THE VICINITY

Villa Betteloni is located near a number of important cycling routes, making it an ideal choice for cycling enthusiasts in the Veneto area.

Notable routes include:

1) Adige Cycle Path from Verona to Merano.

2) Circular cycle path of Lake Garda.

3) Mincio Cycle Path.

4) Verona-Chioggia-Iesolo-San Donà cycle path along the Adige River, Venice Lagoon and Piave River.