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Arco Castle ruins

Arco is located at the end of the Sarca River valley which flows into Garda Lake

Views of the Sarca River and Arco Castle in background

Arco is a comune in Trentino in northeast Italy. Arco Castle is a ruined castle located on a prominent spur high above Arco and the Sarca Valley. The town is faced on one side by sheer limestone cliffs jutting up like a wall protecting it and its ancient hilltop castle. Tourism is a major part of the local economy. Popular tourist activities include windsurfing on nearby Lake Garda, and rock climbing on the walls near the city.

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