Ponte Veja

Ponte Veja

in the nort west Valpolicella, land of vineyards and wines

Ponte Veja (Veja bridge) is a huge monument of natural origin, is important from the archaeological point of view (many artifacts have been found) and artistically: according to popular legend the bridge would have been visited by Dante Alighieri that was really fascinated, the has taken into account to describe the hellish Malebolgia in the famous Divine Comedy. The structure is the entrance lintel of a vast karst cave. Some caves are still visible as the Cave Bear and the Cave of Water. There are many routes edescursionistici that allow enthusiasts to observe the natural environment.