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🗓️ 3 June 2020
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0:00.0 | Hi, Thomas here. You're listening to a preview episode. You can enjoy the entire story |
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0:39.6 | Nestled in the upper western corner of Lake Garda, Limone is Sal Garda, both some of the most |
0:47.0 | alluring scenery in northern Italy. Many tourists flock here every summer to explore the town and its |
0:57.0 | surroundings and it's clear to see why. Quaint narrow streets, attractive architecture and housing |
1:10.0 | with a medieval look that's been preserved throughout generations. A splendor of restaurants, |
1:18.7 | bars and cafes that serve fresh Italian food and coffee. And stunning panoramic scenery |
1:29.6 | of the lake and the mountains that overlook it. There is plenty of serenity to be found here. |
1:39.9 | Until 1932, there was no road linking Limone to other parts of a lake's circumference. |
1:51.1 | This meant that the town was somewhat cut off and isolated, with the only method of transport |
1:56.9 | to leave or arrive, being by boat. Interestingly, the average life expectancy of native residents here |
2:08.0 | is notably high. A remarkable number of people have lived to be over 100 years old. |
2:18.2 | This trait has been accredited to the people here, developing a unique protein in their bodies |
2:25.1 | throughout centuries of isolation. The protein is said to help protect the heart and arteries |
2:33.0 | from cardiovascular problems, hence the notably high ratio of centenarians. |
2:43.2 | Nowadays, many visitors arrive by road, navigating through winding country lanes and bustling town |
2:51.7 | centres. Unique tunnels had to be carved through the mountains to link the roads together. |
3:00.0 | They are lined with open arches to the side facing the lake, letting in natural light to guide |
3:07.2 | drivers during the daytime. The route by car offers some stunning sights. However, today you will |
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