Country Italy Elevation 91 m (299 ft) Local time Tuesday 3:56 PM | Demonym(s) Arcensi Province Trentino | |
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Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Frazioni Bolognano, Caneve, Ceole, Chiarano, Laghel, Linfano, Massone, Mogno, Padaro, Pratosaiano, San Giorgio d'Arco, San Giovanni al Monte, San Martino d'Oltresarca, Varignano, Vigne di Romarzolo, Vignole Weather 9°C, Wind S at 19 km/h, 95% Humidity Points of interest Arco Castle, Monte Stivo, Valle del Sarca, Arboreto di Arco ‑ ex Parco Arc, Palazzo Marcabruni Giuliani | ||
Arco (German: Arch) is a comune in Trentino in northeast Italy.
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Map of 38062 Arco, Province of Trento, Italy
The town is faced on one side by sheer limestone cliffs jutting up like a wall protecting it and its ancient hilltop castle.
Main sights
Economy
Tourism is a major part of the local economy, with many Germans and Austrians coming over the Brenner Pass from Austria. Popular tourist activities include windsurfing on nearby Lake Garda, and rock climbing on the walls near the city. The annual Rock Master event, an international climbing competition, is held on the town's outdoor artificial wall. Mountain biking is popular and international bikers flock to the town.
Agriculture is also important, with vines and citrus orchards filling the valley opposite the castle. Agro-chemical plants line the river Sarca towards the lake.