Rafting on the Adige River: Riding the Waves of Verona's History

What Awaits You

• We will meet at the Scaliger Bridge and in 15 minutes drive to the starting point - the Chievo port
• After a 5-minute briefing and preparation, we will set off. An experienced instructor will accompany us, ensuring safety and comfort on the water.
• From the 19th-century dam, we will pass by the Borgo Trento hospital, the San Zeno Basilica, and under the Ponte Scaligeri bridge
• We will float past the Castelvecchio Castle on the raft
• You will see the Roman triumphal arch of Gavi, palaces from the 16th century, the Victoria and Garibaldi bridges, the Borgo Trento and Veronetta districts, the famous library from the 6th century, the cathedral, and other attractions
• Under the oldest city bridge, Ponte Pietra, you will encounter the river's excitement. After successfully passing the rapids, you will see the last bridge on our route, Ponte Navi.
• The water trip will end at the former river customs area in the Filippini district, just a five-minute walk from Juliet's house
• During rafting, we will discuss different aspects of the city's life related to the river - from the historical significance of the Adige to its current state and impact on the economy and urban planning

You will learn:

• Why the river is called Adige and the whole region is called Trentino-Alto Adige
• How trade developed on the river until the 19th century
• How the flooding of Adige in 1882 affected the city
• Which reflections the river found in Verona poetry
• What is the depth of Adige and how many rivers and bridges are in Verona
• What kind of fish can be found here