The first stop of our tour, that starts in the north as usual, is the city casino of Arco on the northern shore of Lake Garda. The building was erected at the end of the 19th century; its originary structure was changed during subsequent construction works.

After various renovation works, the city casino can today be seen in the form it had at the beginning of the 20th century, when the splendid villa and a ballroom were added to the main building. What was once a meeting point for the European high society of the 19th century who came to the town’s spa, today is a venue for cultural and other events as well as a tavern in the heart of Arco.

From the Viale delle Palme, the promenade in front of the veranda, visitors can access the villa. The garden houses a music pavilion, where concerts are held.