Historic Religious Sites

Desenzano del Garda's religious landscape features the 16th-century Duomo of Santa Maria Maddalena, home to Giambattista Tiepolo’s "Last Supper." The selection includes the monumental Ossuary of San Martino della Battaglia, which commemorates the 1859 battle with the remains of thousands of soldiers. Smaller structures like the Chiesetta della Madonna della Villa and the parish of Sant’Angela Merici, honoring the local saint, provide insight into the region's spiritual heritage and architectural evolution from the Renaissance to the modern era.

Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena

16th-century cathedral designed by Giulio Todeschini. It houses notable artworks, including Giambattista Tiepolo’s "Last Supper" and paintings by Andrea Celesti.

Ossario di San Martino della Battaglia

Monumental ossuary containing the remains of 2,619 Italian and Austrian soldiers who fell during the Battle of San Martino on June 24, 1859.

Chiesa di San Francesco

Catholic church located in the Rivoltella del Garda district.

Chiesa di San Martino

Catholic parish church located in the San Martino della Battaglia district.

Parrocchia di Sant'Angela Merici

Parish church dedicated to the patron saint of Desenzano del Garda, who founded the Order of Saint Ursula in 1535.

Chiesetta della Madonna della Villa

Small historical chapel located in the Villa district.