With this new post we would like to let you discover a little gem which is unknown to the most.
Nestled in rolling Venetian hills, time here seems stop. We are in Arquà Petrarca, an evocative medieval village not far from all major airports of North-East Italy (about 1 hour from Venice, Verona and Bologna airports).
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Francesco Petrarca is one of the most famous Italian poet and writer of 1300 he was one of the first writing in Italian rather than latin, a very big milestone for our language.
Francesco Petrarca wrote about Arquà Petrarca:
“I run away from the cities because I feel imprisoned there. I choose to live in a small village, in a lovely house surrounded by olive groves and a vineyard. Here is where I can spend my time quietly, far from noise and business, reading and writing all the time.”
Arquà Petrarca maintains, more than all others villages of the surroundings, the old charm of medieval villages. Walking along the narrow streets in Arquà you will be amazed by the brightness of the stone of its houses, churches and palaces. They were all built by wealthy Venice families of the past.
This small village is a lovely frame if you wish to celebrate both a religious or civil ceremony.
S. MARIA ASSUNTA CHURCH
LOGGIA DEI VICARI
The lodge is decorated with Vicars’ ancient coats of arms. The ons who use to rule Arquà on behalf of Venice Republic. A wonderful spot for sure!
Whatever your choice is, after the ceremony you can have the chance to choose a local restaurant in the centre of Arquà enjoying peace and relaxing atmosphere of the villageand tasting traditional food and wine of the area.
Here you can find the warmth and cosiness of the old taverns and amazing landscapes on gardens on surrounding hills.
After the ceremony, as a good alternative you and your guests, could easily reach several ancient Villas and small Castles on green hills and vineyards.
These amazing venues are 10-15 minutes drive from the centre of Arquà Petrarca.
All Villas here belonged to Venice and Padua noble families. They were built as country mansions. They used to spend there summer producing great wines.
These Villas still preserve charming gardens where you can plan your welcome aperitif, followed by a gourmand wedding dinner in elegant frescoed rooms.
As other proposal we can suggest a small castle nestled in wonderful vineyards. It used to be a convent, a unique place for sure. Here you can plan a real Fairy Tale wedding.
This wonderful venue can offers different scenarios according to the atmosphere you would like to create for your wedding.
According to the number guests you will host, you can choose the elegant dinning room in the main building, the old barns for a more rustic atmosphere, the porch overlooking the garden, or even the rome that use to be the ancient refectory of the convent.
A wide garden is at your disposal for a romantic dinner under the stars.
After dinner you can move to the swimming pool to enjoy a fun party open bar, music and dances.
It could be a great option for your accommodation too.
As the matter of fact the Castle has elegant rooms and stylish apartments that beautifully combine traditional style with modern elegance.
For your day before or day after events we can also suggest to plan a fun wine tasting in local cellars. Here you will experience colours, savours and perfumes of this magical place tasting the wines produced just in Castle’s property.
If you would like to know more about these enchanted corners do not hesitate to contact us. We will be please to help you making your wedding really unique enjoying the authentic Italian Style!
I have had a look at your website and really like the look of Arqua Petrarca. Please could you send me some more details and prices on this venue. We are looking for a civil service with about 70 people and either April or July 2015 dependant on prices and availability.I have tried to use the contact link on your website but its keeps giving me an error back.
Dear Carly, thanks for your request. I’m Angela from Italian Lakes Wedding Team and I’m happy to give all the details you may need and recommend the most charming locations for your wedding here in our lovely country. I’m sending a specific email to your address.
Thanks also for reporting the issue with our direct contact, we have already taken steps to resolve it.
Best regards
Angela from Italian Lakes Wedding Team
Please could you send me some prices for Arqua Petrarca for approx 70 people with a bbq style dinner and civil service in early april or july 2015?
Thanks
Carly
Hi Carly, yes of course! I hope you received my first email, I’m happy to give further details and costs and a sample menu that could meet your desires. I’m writing also by email. Thanks
Angela from Italian Lakes Wedding Team
Hello,
Im am looking to get married in 2016, May – July. We would like to get married in or near Lake Garda in a villa, it will be a civil ceremony. We are visiting next year, June 2015 and would like a little more information please regarding venues?
Regards
Yvonne
Hi Yvonne, many thanks for your kind request. My colleague Katiuscia and I will be happy to send a first email with some suggestions on Civil Wedding options and beautiful reception venues close to Lake Garda. Consider that the hilly area between Lake Garda and the beautiful city of Verona is one of the most enchanting of our region. The balmy air of the lake favors the production of some of the best Italian wines; Enchanting villas alternate with vineyards and tiny hamlets…the perfect place for a country-chic wedding. As Wedding Planners that live and work in this area well be glad to be your guide for a day if you’ll have the chance to come and visit; we can show a range of options in line with your wedding budget and number of guests, so to help you finding the perfect place for your wedding.
…so, have a look at our next email and start to dream your Wedding on Lake Garda!
warm regards
Angela from Italian Lakes Wedding Team
Hi Angela,
Thank you so much for your quick response! I shall await your email! 🙂
Kind regards
Yvonne