Best of Lake Garda

Lake Garda Essentials

Lake Garda features a diverse landscape ranging from the Roman ruins of the Grottoes of Catullus to medieval fortifications like the Scaliger castles in Sirmione and Malcesine. The region includes the cliff-side Santuario della Madonna della Corona and the Vittoriale degli italiani estate. Natural landmarks include the turquoise Lago di Tenno, the Varone waterfalls, and the expansive Parco Giardino Sigurtà. Cultural sites like the watermills of Borghetto and the private Isola del Garda complement modern attractions like Gardaland.

Lake Garda Essentials — Map

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Scaliger Castle

The Scaligero Castle is a fortress from the Scaliger era, access point to the historical centre of Sirmione, on Lake Garda.

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Grottoes of Catullus

Grottoes of Catullus is the name given to the ruins of a Roman villa built between the end of the 1st century BC and the beginning of the…

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Castello Scaligero

Not only does this beautiful medieval castle offer splendid scenic views, it also houses history and natural science museum.

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Santuario della Madonna della Corona

A 16th-century pilgrimage site built into a vertical cliff face on Mount Baldo, 774 meters above sea level. The sanctuary features a Gothic facade and overlooks the Adige Valley.

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Gardaland Park

Gardaland Resort is an amusement park resort located in northeastern Italy.

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Vittoriale degli italiani

The Vittoriale degli italiani is a hillside estate in the town of Gardone Riviera overlooking Lake Garda in province of Brescia, in…

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Garda Island

Isola del Garda, Isola di Garda, or Isola Borghese is the biggest island on Lake Garda.

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Cascate del Varone

The Cascate del Varone are pair of waterfalls that fall into a vertical cave located 3 kilometers north-west of the northern end of Lake…

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Terrazza Panoramica / Terrazza del Brivido

A viewing platform in Tremosine sul Garda suspended 350 meters above the water. It provides vertical views of Lake Garda and the winding Strada della Forra.

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Borghetto, Valeggio Sul Mincio

A medieval village on the Mincio River known for its historic watermills, the 14th-century Visconti Bridge, and proximity to the Scaligero Castle of Valeggio.

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Parco Giardino Sigurtà

Parco Giardino Sigurtà is a natural park of 60 hectars in the town of Valeggio sul Mincio, in the Veneto region of Italy.

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Lago di Tenno

Lago di Tenno is a lake at Tenno in Trentino, Italy. At an elevation of 550 m, its surface area is 2.5 km².

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