Sirmione

Neighborhood ·🇮🇹 Italy

Population 8,248

Area 26 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website www.comune.sirmione.bs.it

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Sirmione Unmissables

Sirmione occupies a narrow peninsula on Lake Garda, anchored by the 13th-century Scaliger Castle and the Grottoes of Catullus, a vast Roman villa complex. The town’s history is reflected in its Romanesque architecture, including the frescoed walls of San Pietro in Mavino and the 15th-century Santa Maria Maggiore. Beyond its ruins and churches, Sirmione is known for its natural sulfurous thermal springs and the distinctive flat rock slabs of Jamaica Beach, offering a mix of archaeological significance and unique geological features.

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Parks and Gardens

Sirmione’s green spaces range from the bird-rich wetlands of Oasis San Francesco del Garda to the panoramic olive groves of Parco Pubblico Tomelleri. Visitors can explore the manicured grounds of Parco Maria Callas near the historic center or access the lake via the recreational lawns of Lido Porto Galeazzi and Lido di Lugana. These sites provide diverse environments, including sports facilities, quiet nature trails, and shaded benches overlooking the Lake Garda shoreline.

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Map of Sirmione

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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