Lake of Garda historical sites
Lake of Garda and its surroundings are rich in history. Beautiful castles adorn its coastline and many museums show the story of the ancient lake that was once called Benaco Lake.
Castle of Stenico
Early medieval fortification perched on a rocky hill, which dominates the valley of external Giudicarie from.
Castle of Toblino
It is one of the most famous castles in Trentino region and owes its fame to its unique location and beautiful surrounding environment.
Castle of Arco
Perched on the top of a cliff earlier than 1000, it enjoys a strategic position which makes us able to loook at the Lake of Garda and Sarca valley.
Lake Dwelling Museum
It was born on the Lake of Ledro in the 70's on the background of the ancient lake-dwelling village's and it has a selection of finds that are even 4000 years old.
Vittoriale degli Italiani
Monumental town with a harmony of buildings, theaters, plazas, streets, gardens, parks and waterways. D'Annunzio adorned the town between 1921 and 1938.
Castle of Brescia
Visconti and Serenissima family have been living in this castle. It houses now the Museum of Weapons and the Museum of the Risorgimento.
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Castle of Buonconsiglio
The oldest part of this castle dates back to 1200 and is the greatest monumental complex of Trentino region. It houses a Historical Museum and several exhibitions.
Castle of Beseno
Medieval origin castle that had mainly a defensive role for itself, it is the largest fortified complex of Trentino region. Exhibition of weapons XV-XVII century.
Castle of Rovereto
FPentagon-shaped and built at the time of Venetian rule (1416-1509), is a historical museum of the war Since 1921.
Dinosaur footprints
Paleontological site, with undreds of dinosaur footprints that are imprinted on the Calcari Grigi rising at Lavini di Marco, on the slopes of Zugna Mountain.
Castle of Malcesine
It is believed that this castle has been built around 500 by the Longobardi people. Enchanting site, it reflects itself in the lake. It houses a Natural Historical Museum.
Castle of Avio
This Castle is yet enjoyable in its structure, with twelfth-century medieval tower, the fourteenth-century palace and its imposing city walls.
Castle of Torri
The west tower could go up to the year 1000 or even to Roman age, while the castle's construction may have been made in 1383 under the rule of the Della Scala Fam.
Arena of Verona
Great Roman amphitheater, built in the first century AD, it has been used for gladiatorial combat and wild animal shows.
Tower of San Martino
It has been built on the highest hill of San Martino to honor the memory of those who fought for the independence and the unification of Italy.
Castle of Sirmione
Della Scala family's Castle , built between 1277 - 1278, it is a veritable fortress port which has been restored by the Serenissima Family in 1405.
Caves of Catullo
This impressive archaeological site is considered as the most magnificent example of Roman villa that has been discovered in Northern Italy.
Santa Giulia Museum
Housed in a monastery with Lombard origin, it provides a journey through history from prehistoric times to today.
