Arco (TN)
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Comune di Arco de:Image:ArmsOfArco.jpg | |
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Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
Province | Province of Trento (TN) |
Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) |
Area | 63 km² (24 sq mi) |
Population (as of 31-12-2006 (fonte Istat)) | |
- Total | 16,023 |
- Density | [n.a.] |
Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
Coordinates | |
Gentilic | Arcensi |
Dialing code | 0464 |
Postal code | 38062 |
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 |
Patron | Saint Anne |
- Day | 26 July |
Website: http://www.comune.arco.tn.it/ |
Arco is a comune in the province of Trento in northeast Italy, with a population of around 16,023.[1]
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[edit] Description
The town is surrounded on one side by sheer limestone cliffs jutting up like a wall protecting it and its ancient hilltop castle.
[edit] Economy
Tourism is a major part of the local economy, with many Germans and Austrians coming over the Brenner Pass from Austria.[citation needed] 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.
[edit] Activities
Popular activities include windsurfing on nearby Lake Garda, and rock climbing. World Cup climbing competitions are held on the towns outdoor artificial wall. Mountainbiking is popular and international bikers flock to the town.
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[edit] References
- ^ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved on 2007-02-22.
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