The Surrounding Area: History & Culture

The Lake Garda region offers an extraordinary cultural and historical heritage: from the Rocca di Manerba to the Grotte di Catullo in Sirmione, from charming medieval villages and Roman villas to the MuSa Museum in Salò and the Vittoriale degli Italiani.

Historic residences, medieval castles and Venetian-style lakeside towns surround Lake Garda, especially on the western side. Just a short distance from the resort, you can visit sanctuaries and churches from different ages, as well as the MuSa Museum in Salò, home to modern and contemporary art collections that narrate the city’s history through the centuries (for visiting information, please refer to the official website: www.museodisalo.it). The Vittoriale degli Italiani, the former residence-museum of poet Gabriele D’Annunzio, is another must-see cultural landmark.

The historic centres of Verona, Mantua and Brescia are perfect for a day immersed in art, architecture and elegant shopping streets. Venice, one of Italy’s most iconic destinations, deserves more than a single visit — yet it is easily reachable by car or train from Lake Garda for an unforgettable day surrounded by timeless beauty.