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Peschiera del Garda

Town · Veneto, 🇮🇹 Italy
Population 10,961
Area 18 km²
Time zone Europe/Rome
Official website www.peschieradelgarda.org
Peschiera del Garda

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Peschiera del Garda Essentials

Peschiera del Garda is a UNESCO World Heritage site defined by its unique pentagonal fortress layout, constructed where Lake Garda flows into the Mincio River. This selection explores the town's strategic military history, from the Roman ruins of Arilica to the Venetian walls and 19th-century Austrian fortifications like Forte Ardietti. Cultural highlights include the Renaissance Santuario Madonna del Frassino and the Palazzina Storica, site of the 1917 Peschiera Conference. The list also covers local maritime traditions at the fishing museum and the lakeside pebble beach at Lido ai Pioppi.

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Historic Fortifications

Peschiera del Garda’s military history is defined by its UNESCO-listed pentagonal fortress and a strategic network of 19th-century Austrian fortifications. This collection covers the evolution of the town's defenses, from the Roman remains of Arilica to the well-preserved Forte Ardietti and the twin Salvi forts built to guard the western approaches. These structures highlight the architectural transition from Venetian bastions to the sophisticated masonry of the Habsburg Quadrilateral defense system.

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Peschiera del Garda — Map

Peschiera del Garda — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 5°) · extremes -3°–11°
  • 0° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -3°–14°
  • 1° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–19°
  • 4° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–23°
  • 8° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 22° · extremes 8°–28°
  • 12° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 13°–33°
  • 17° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 16°–34°
  • 20° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 16°–35°
  • 20° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 24° · extremes 11°–29°
  • 16° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 18° · extremes 7°–23°
  • 11° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 0°–17°
  • 6° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -3°–12°
  • 2° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F / Type L
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Italian
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+39
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Tours & Activities

Peschiera del Garda Fortress
Walk
Forte Ardietti
Walk
Santuario Madonna del Frassino

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