Scaliger Castle (Sirmione) - A 13th-century fortress built by the Scaligeri family of Verona. Surrounded by water, it protected the peninsula and controlled lake access. You can climb its towers and walk the ramparts.
Grotte di Catullo - The remains of a vast Roman villa at the tip of the Sirmione peninsula. Peaceful, open, and surrounded by olive trees and lake views.
Castello Scaligero (Malcesine) - Another Scaliger fortress, perched above the lake on the eastern shore. It includes a museum and access to panoramic views of the lake and mountains.
Lazise - A medieval walled town with Venetian heritage. Once a Roman port, it was among the first in Italy to gain communal self-rule.
Vittoriale degli Italiani (Gardone Riviera) - A hillside estate of Gabriele D’Annunzio — poet, soldier, and symbol of early 20th-century Italy. It includes gardens, sculptures, and a warship built into the hill.
Isola del Garda - A private island with a Venetian neo-Gothic villa, formerly a Franciscan monastery. It is accessible only by boat with guided tour.
A quiet peninsula with a Renaissance villa and serene beach park. Once a retreat for nobles and artists.
Lake Garda Cultural & Historical Highlights
