Arco (TN)

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Comune di Arco de:Image:ArmsOfArco.jpg

Location of Arco in Italy
Country Flag of Italy 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 45°55′0″N, 10°53′0″E
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

Castello of Arco.
Castello of Arco.

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

View of Arco.
View of Arco.

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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Coordinates: 45°55′N, 10°53′E