Discover Settimo: Villas, River Landscape and Trails

Settimo combines historic architecture with trails through a natural river landscape.

Historic Villas and the Porto District

The name Settimo derives from the seventh Roman milestone. The town’s architectural history also points to a long development. Centuries-old houses stand in the Porto district. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, Settimo was chosen as a holiday destination by several aristocratic families from Verona. This historical character is particularly evident in the villas, which preserve a variety of architectural details.

Villa Sparavieri is a building dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Its features include a portico and an elegant columned loggia. Villa Vascone-Bricci, now Villa Manni, has stone staircases on both façades, side wings, porticos and dovecotes. Villa Bertoldi dates from the 17th century and acquired its current appearance in the 18th century. Those interested in Venetian rural architecture and historic townscapes can include these buildings as separate points of interest in their travel plans.

River Landscape and Trails

Settimo offers trails through the river landscape for walks and hikes. The Sentiero di Maria hiking trail passes through Settimo. Alongside it runs a riverside route through a natural river landscape. In some sections, the original cobblestones of the Strada Alzaia emerge. This preserved road surface gives the route a particular historical connection, without implying a specific walking time or a uniform level of difficulty.

Another eye-catching feature is the irrigation canal that crosses the Brolo of Villa Bertoldi. The structure is supported by around twenty brick pillars and arches. For your day planning, you can therefore consider different interests side by side: a route through Settimo, a riverside landscape or architectural details at the villas. The places and trails mentioned should be regarded as separate reasons to visit.

Culture by the River and Events

Villa Morando, also known as La Colombina, is located in Nassar-Settimo on the banks of the Adige River. Villa Bertoldi hosts concerts and events of artistic interest. This adds a cultural focus on events to the town’s historic architecture and landscape experiences.

The Sagra di Settimo was scheduled for 3 to 7 September 2026; in case of bad weather, 11 to 13 September 2026 were given as alternative dates. For travel in 2026, these dates have now passed. When planning your trip, you should therefore distinguish between a specific past event date and the town’s permanently described features.

Accommodation in Settimo Suited to Your Travel Plans

If you are looking for a hotel in Settimo, you can choose your accommodation based on the focus you would like to pursue during your stay. Culture enthusiasts can explore the villas, the Porto district and the history of the town. Those who prefer activity and landscapes can focus on the Sentiero di Maria or the riverside route with the Strada Alzaia. Villa Morando’s location on the Adige and the irrigation canal in the Brolo of Villa Bertoldi add further specific local details to the picture. As a local reference, Buglioni is listed as a wine shop at Via Enzo Natta 40, 37026 Settimo di Pescantina VR.

If you would like to compare other places at this page level, you can also find Bovolone, Zevio, Dolcé, Borghetto, Avesa, Angiari, Salizzole and Lavagno here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Verona.