Paratico itself is a spectacular location (tourismparatico.it). In fact not only legends but also some historical evidences based on a painting found at the hosting Lantieri’s family Gorizia residence prove that Dante, the great poet had stayed in Paratico for a while and he was hosted by the Lantieri family at the Paratico castle. In fact it is most probable as we know Dante stayed a long while in Verona, which is just within an hour distance…
Some literature historians claim that he got inspired for the structure of The Purgatory staying at the Paratico castle hill admiring the fantastic lake Iseo. What could be more inspiring for the tourists if not following Dante’s passes on a puryfiing meditative holiday staying in Paratico. Almost like intended by the Purgatory, a change of mind, a spiritual bath at lake Iseo….
For those, willing to visit cities, interested in arts, cultural heritage, history or shopping and fashion, Bergamo, Milano, Brescia, Mantova, Verona are the best target places.
All of them are reachable within an hour drive from Lake Iseo, or by train from Iseo or Chiari, or by bus,just in an hour also from the apartment for rent…
You find here the best Franciacorta wineries, famous traditional method sparkling pleasures…
Visiting of the ancient mostly family run several hundred year old estates with modern equiped wine cellars,tasting local foods like Iseo lake fishes, polenta, hams and local or nearby mountain cheeses are best of culinary sensations here. You find some Michelin star restaurants too, but sometimes a small trattoria around the lake or at a winery offers excellent dishes.