Art Cafe Alla Torre

Lake Garda


This hip, multitasking cafe-bar next to a medieval tower can be a laid-back cafe in the morning, an exhibition space after lunch, a cocktail halt as the sun goes down and a jazz venue after dark. Live music and tango nights complete the programme.


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