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VILLA DEL QUAR, VERONA

Embark on a grand tour of Italy and immerse yourself in its rich culture and ancient history at Villa del Quar, a hotel founded in 47 AD.

ITALY’S OLDEST OPERATING HOTEL

Unique Journey Through Roman History

If you’re taking a ‘grand tour’ of Italy to absorb its culture and ancient history, where better place to stay than a hotel that was founded in 47 AD?

Here you can literally touch history. Villa del Quar is a National Monument that was built as a mansion in Roman times, possibly making it the world’s oldest operating hotel. It stands on the Roman road of Claudia Augusta and still has its original cellar and a Bifora in Palazzo Dominicale. Many of its features date back 500-600 years and 16th century friezes depict the warrior-clad Minerva with the head of Medusa.

So, if you want to steep yourself in the country’s glorious past, Villa del Quar is a natural choice for your luxury, tailor-made holiday to Italy. It’s even ideally placed for exploring over 40 important UNESCO sites and is only five kilometres from the marvellous old city of Verona. Perfect for history and culture lovers.

OVERVIEW

VILLA DEL QUAR, VERONA

Villa del Quar, at a glance

Historic, luxury hotel open between April and October
National Monument standing beside the Roman highway of Claudia Augustus
Choice of 12 double guest rooms and 13 sumptuous suites
Expect massive ceiling beams, large beds with monumental gilt decorated headboards and canopies, plus antique furnishings and decor
En suites with stone floors and tiles
Views over the vineyards and surrounding countryside
Range of dining options including formal and al fresco restaurants, three neo-classical lounges with superb views and lunch by the pool

For leisure and pleasure

Large outdoor swimming pool with sun deck and dining area
Just five kilometres from Roman and mediaeval Verona
Great access to the galleries and museums of Verona, featuring work by Paolo Veronese, Canaletto, Tintoretto, Tiziana and Salgari
Perfect for touring Lake Garda, Valpolicella’s Towers of Sighting, Catels Scaligeri, the Caves of Fumane, Vicenza, Mantua and Venice
Biking and hiking trips through fabulous countryside
Cookery lessons by a leading chef
Wine-tasting sessions and appreciation classes

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“PROBLEM FREE EXCELLENCE.”

“Efficiently organised, everything went like clockwork. This is all the more remarkable since the tour involved considerable complexity.”

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