Interesting places near Lake Garda

Capitolium / Tempio Capitolino
Via dei Musei, 55, 25121 Brescia BS
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Curiosities
 

• Historical testimony of Roman Brixia;
   
• In 2011 it was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage of humanity;;
   
• It belongs to the serial "Longobardi in Italia: i luoghi del potere (568 - 774 d.C)"
  ("Longobardi in Italy: the places of power (568 - 774 AD)");
   
• What does the name derive from? The temple was dedicated to the "Capitoline triad" (Jupiter, Juno and Minerva),
  'the three deities to whom a temple was dedicated on the Capitoline Hill in Rome.

Rocca
Manerba del Garda (BS)
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Curiosites

• Natural reserve and archaeological park
   
• Here are the remains of the Castle (also known as "Rocca") and a large cross.
   
• A beautiful lake view.
   
• You can also visit the Rocca Museum, where you will find historical artifacts, photographs and much more.
  It is possible to organize guided tours in Italian, English and German.

Strada della Forra
Tremosine sul Garda (BS)
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Curiosites
 

• The Strada della Forra is considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world thanks to its path between curves, hairpin bends and tunnels carved into the rock
   
• Winston Churchill defined it as "the eighth wonder of the world".
   
•  Its inauguration was in 1913

Museo MUST
Viale Europa, 11 - 25010 Pieve di Tremosine (Tremosine sul Garda, BS)
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Curiosities
 

• Museum opened in 2017. 
   
• It consists of seven exhibition rooms, dedicated to the period of the Great War in the Upper Garda area and to the territory of Tremosine and its history.

Vittoriale degli Italiani
Via Vittoriale, 12, 25083 Gardone Riviera (BS)
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Curiosities

• In the "Prioria", the last house of the famous poet Gabriele d'Annunzio, there are around 10,000 objects and 33,000 books;
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• In the park there is the "Nava Puglia", a military ship supplied by the Navy in 1923.
   
• In the amphitheater overlooking the lake every year important events are organized, including the "Tener-a-mente" Festival
   
• Inaugurated in 2010, the "museo d'Annunzio Segreto"

Jungle Adventure Park
Strada per Lumini,
Pineta Sperane - 37010 San Zeno di Montagna
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Curiosites

• Adventure park with different routes
   
• Open from April to September

Grotte di Catullo
Piazza Orti Manara, 4, 25019 Sirmione (BS)
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Curiosites

• Remains of a large Roman villa

• The remains of the villa occupy an area of about 2 hectares, surrounded by over 1500 olive trees.

• Since 1999 we find the small Archaeological Museum of Sirmione,
  where there are three main sections (dedicated to prehistory, the Roman age and the medieval age).

Chiesa di San Giacomo di Calino
Via Rimembranza, 25084 Gargnano (BS)
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Curiosites

• A small church in the village of San Giacomo, in Gargnano;

• It is one of the oldest buildings on Lake Garda

• The statue of San Giacomo, to which the church is dedicated, is not located inside the church,
  but it is kept elsewhere to protect it against usury.

Bastione
Riva del Garda (TN)
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Curiosites

• One of the symbols of Riva del Garda, which dominates the city and the lake.
   
• Its original function was to control and defend the surrounding territory.
   
• After the damage in 1703 by the French troops, it was subsequently renovated.
   
• It can be reached on foot, with a simple path of about 15 - 20 minutes,
  and with the new panoramic lift

Giardino Botanico Heller
Via Roma, 2 - 25088 Gardone Riviera (BS)
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Curiosites
 

• Garden of about 10,000 square meters in which there are botanical species from all over the world.
   
• Since 1989 he belongs to the artist André Heller.
   
• The Garden is open to the public from March to October, every day from 9:00 to 19:00.
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Limonaia Pra de la Fam
Strada Statale Gardesana Occidentale, Località Porto di Tignale - 25080 Tignale (BS)
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Curiosites

• Limonaia in Tignale

• Click here to see the opening times and events

Castello
Piazza Castello, 34 -  25019 Sirmione (BS)
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Curiosites

• Thanks to its strategic position, it was originally destined for the military defense of the Scaliger dominions towards Mantua and Milan.

• The Castle is surrounded, on all sides, by the waters of Lake Garda.

• Schedules and prices on the official website.

Musa - Museo di Salò
Via Brunati, 9, 25087 Salò (BS)
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Curiosites

• Every year it hosts an important thematic exhibition.

• It was inaugurated in June 2015.

• Paid entry.

Villa Boghi
Via IV Novembre, 42, 25010 Limone sul Garda (BS)
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Curiosities
 

• Today it is the town hall of the city of Limone sul Garda.
   
• It houses a large park and a typical lemon-house,o pen to the public.
   
• In the twentieth century it was a private home
  and it was named after the name of its owner, Antonio Boghi.
   
• Villa Boghi is also known as "La Casetta" (The Little House).
   
• In the park you will find the statue of the bust of San Daniele Comboni,
  man born in Limone sul Garda.
   

Parco Flying Frogs
Via Quader, 25080 Prabione, Tignale (BS)
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Curiosities
 

• 'Adventure park for adults and children in Tignale
   
• You can choose between different routes
   
• Even animals are allowed.
   
• Schedules and prices on the park website.

Museo Martes – Sorlini
Piazza Roma, 1 - Calvagese della Riviera (BS) 
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Curiosites
 

• 'Collection of 183 works organized for "thematic groups" in 14 environments;
   
• Among the rooms: the "Salone di Diana" (Diana's Hall) and the "Stanza della pittura barocca del Seicento" (Baroque painting room of the Seventeenth century).
   
• Info, opening hours and prices on the museum website.

Museo dei pescatori
Via IV Novembre, 25 (parco Villa Boghi), 25010 Limone sul Garda
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Curiosites

• Small museum dedicated to the local fishing world.
   
• Here you will find photographs, ancient objects and interesting videos.
   
• It is located inside the Limonaia of Villa Boghi.

Museo MAG
Piazza Cesare Battisti, 3/A, 38066 Riva del Garda (TN)
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Curiosites

• The Riva section is located inside the Rocca, an ancient medieval castle in the city.

• With permanent sections dedicated to Archeology and History, spaces reserved for temporary exhibitions and the "INvento" workshop, a space dedicated to children and families.

Duomo di Santa Maria Annunziata
Vicolo Campanile, 2 -  25087 Salò (BS)
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Curiosites

• Important and imposing church in Salò, dedicated to Santa Maria Annunziata.

• Numerous very important religious works are kept here

• The facade is unfinished.

Centrale idroelettrica
Via Giacomo Cis, 13, 38066 Riva del Garda (TN)
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Curiosità

• Built on the lake shore in the 1920s, designed by the architect Giancarlo Maroni.

• It is possible to make guided tours suitable for everyone, adults and children.

Isola del Garda
Lake Garda
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Curiosities
 

• Private island of the Cavazza family, near San Felice del Benaco
   
• Open to the public for guided tours ( click here for more detailed information )
   
• The island hosts an elegant and refined villa.
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• It belongs to the "Grandi Giardini Italiani"

Museo Mille Miglia
Viale della Bornata, 123, 25135 Brescia BS
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Curiosites

• Museum dedicated to historical cars and the famous historical event "1000 Miglia".

• The museum is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00.

• On request, it is possible to book guided tours in Italian and English.

Valle delle Cartiere
Via Valle delle Cartiere - 25088 Toscolano Maderno (BS)
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Curiosites
 

• The Valley of the Paper Mills of Toscolano Maderno is a very important industrial archaeological site and is immersed in nature.
   
• Since 2007 there is the Paper Museum, an exhibition that illustrates the centuries-old history of paper in the territory of Toscolano Maderno.

Scala tonda
Pieve di Tremosine (Tremosine sul Garda, BS)
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Curiosites;
 

• It is a curious round external staircase that belonged to Mr. Arturo Cozzaglio.
   
• Arturo was known asL'Arturo dela Scala Tònda. This is his birthplace, at 7 Via Scala Tonda.

Fornaci romane
Via Mantova 54 - 25017 Lonato del Garda (BS)
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Curiosites

• '''A Roman Kiln (Fornace romana) of the I-II century AD
   
• The organized events and opening hours can be consulted on the website.
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• The discovery dates back to 1985: thanks to works for the construction of an electric transformation station, a complex of six vertical furnaces was accidentally found.

Museo Santa Giulia
Via dei Musei, 81/b, 25121 Brescia BS
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Curiosites

• Among the numerous works of art we mention the "Croce di Desiderio" and "Vittoria Alata";

• Schedules and prices on the museum website

''Santuario di Montecastello 
Località Montecastello, 25080 Tignale (BS)

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Curiosities
 

• The Sanctuary is also known as the Madonna della Stella Sanctuary;  its name came to the miraculous appearance of a "Star" which ended a bloody battle that took place in Tignale in 1200;

• Inside you can admire a small temple called "Casa Santa", presumably dating back to 800 AD.

• The monumental access stairway dates back to 1599.

South Garda Karting
Via Corte Ferrarini - 25017 Lonato del Garda (BS)
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Curiosites

• The "South Garda Karting" go-kart circuit was built in 1988.

• Very important internationally, it can accommodate up to 2000 people.

• With a length of 1,200 meters. and an average width of 10 meters.

Villa Bettoni
Via della Libertà, 25084 Bogliaco di Gargnano (BS)
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Curiosites

• Historic palace overlooking the lake; on the opposite side of the Gardesana road there is a large garden.

• The villa dates back to the Eighteenth century.

• The villa was commissioned by sixteen Bettoni brothers.

• The building belongs to the "dimore storiche n. 1 in Italia" ("historic houses No. 1 in Italy")

Museo del Turismo
Via Lungolago Guglielmo Marconi, 1
25010 Limone sul Garda
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Curiosites

• Small museum dedicated to the history and development of Limone sul Garda tourism
• You will find documents, images and testimonies of the past and present.

Limonaia Del Castèl
Via Orti 9, 25010 Limone sul Garda (BS)
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Curiosities
 

• 'Discovering the lemons and citrus fruits of the area.
   
• To find out the opening times and dates, contact the Info Point of the city of Limone sul Garda
   
• Numerous information to know the history and characteristics of this reality.
   
• Entry is subject to charges.

Torre civica
Via Ugo da Como, 8 - 25017 Lonato del Garda (BS)
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Curiosites

• 'With its height of 55 meters, the tower dominates the historic center of Lonato.
   
• It is also known as "Torre Maestra".
   
• The tower was built to house the bells intended to mark the moments of civil life in the country.