One of the most beautiful villages in Italy is waiting for you! Come to the province of Verona and discover the unique charm of Borghetto sul Mincio! Borghetto sul Mincio is a hamlet of the small municipality of Valeggio sul Mincio, in the province of Verona, Veneto. Its name derives from the term “fortified settlement” in the Lombard language. The birth of its urban conformation, in fact, dates back to that period. During the mediaeval period, Borghetto sul Mincio appeared as a minimal settlement, a feud of San Zeno, with the aim of representing the place where one had to pay the tax to be able to cross the wooden bridge that crosses the small village. The various structures surrounding it were built in successive eras such as the Scaligera and Visconti periods. The transformation into a fortified town took place during those years. Thus the walls, the corresponding control towers, the ditch filled with water and the two entrance gates were erected. In 1405, Borghetto sul Mincio became an integral part of the Venetian Republic and in the 17th century, it became the scene of the French crossing for the War of the Spanish Succession. Borghetto del Mincio was also the scene, in 1796, of the famous battle in which Napoleon defeated the Austrians. In 1954, Borghetto sul Mincio was the setting for some scenes of the film “Senso” by Luchino Visconti, and during the 20th century, intense restoration work redeveloped the houses, rooms and public spaces of this magnificent place. This allowed it to become what is now called one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Table of contents What to see in Borghetto sul Mincio? What to see in Valeggio sul Mincio? Exploring the surroundings What to do in Borghetto sul Mincio? Local food
One of the most beautiful villages in Italy is waiting for you! Come to the province of Verona and discover the unique charm of Borghetto
