Italy's largest lake by size, Lake Garda is a magical place where beautiful sights are certainly not lacking.
Since there are plenty of things to see on Lake Garda,in this article we will try to summarize seven that we consider absolutely unmissable.
At Meeters, we have considerable experience organizing events and itineraries that explore the most beautiful places in our peninsula.
Whether it's excursions in nature or lesser-known cities to discover, with our support and ideas anyone can have a great experience and make new friends. Given that Lake Garda touches three different Italian regions—.
Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige— it offers a great variety of different landscapes; to avoid missing the most beautiful sights along its shores, follow us on this unmissable itinerary. The Grottoes of Catullus
Let's start by giving you a bit of a headache: these are not actual caves.
The so-called
Grottoes of Catullus are the remains of a Roman villa dating back to the first century AD. This Roman villa is the most important example of this type of architecture in northern
Italy and is one of the must-see places for anyone in the area. [activecampaign form=22 css=1]
It is not certain that the villa was actually dedicated to Catullus in antiquity; the reference to the poet dates back to the 1400s.
The villa was built on a small peninsula and covers about 2 hectares; what remains today gives a very clear idea of what the villa was like at the time.
Three floors of the villa with long panoramic terraces allowed the inhabitants to enjoy two different sides of the lake.
On the ground floor, there was an important thermal section that took advantage of the feature that later made Sirmione famous.
Visiting the Grottoes of Catullus is very easy: for a €6 ticket, you can visit the villa, the large olive grove around it, and the museum with all the archaeological finds discovered in the area.
Visiting the Grottoes of Catullus is very easy: for a €6 ticket, you can explore the villa, the large olive grove surrounding it, and the museum housing all the archaeological finds discovered in the area.
Just after
Garda, you can reach Punta San Virgilio, a small village nestled on a small peninsula just beyond the municipality of Garda. What makes
Punta San Virgilio special? Of all the things to see on Lake Garda, it is one of the most romantic! Although much of the area is considered private, much of the land is still accessible and walkable, so we recommend visiting
Villa Guarienti and the adjacent little church to appreciate the quality of the panorama in the area. Villa Guarienti
has, among other things, hosted many historically famous figures during its existence: fromMaria Luisa of Austria to Winston Churchill. Those looking for a great photo spot can walk along the wooden and stone bridge that.
ends about ten meters from the shore, right in the middle of the lake. This bridge is near the
Locanda San Virgilio and is one of the most Instagrammable places around; definitely a stop not to miss! The Vittoriale degli Italiani
Behind the name
Vittoriale degli Italiani lies the burial place of the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio. If the idea of visiting the tomb of a early twentieth-century poet doesn't seem very appealing, let yourself be convinced by the fact that.
the Vittoriale is a huge citadel built by the architect Giancarlo Maroni over seventeen years of work, always following D’Annunzio's directions. The Vittoriale is located within the municipality of
Gardone Riviera, not far from Riva del Garda, and is where thebard decided to celebrate his war, literary, and patriotic exploits. Inside the Vittoriale, you can find a large house museum (the Prioria) with themed rooms and richly detailed decorations.
Outside the buildings stretches a vast park with many gardens, ponds, and statues; amidst all this beauty is a large auditorium for 200 people where exhibitions, conferences, and events are regularly held. As if that weren't enough, there is also a large amphitheater inside the Vittoriale, also used for events.
Outside the buildings stretches a vast park as far as the eye can see, filled with numerous gardens, ponds, and statues; amidst all this beauty stands a large auditorium seating 200 people, where exhibitions, conferences, and events are regularly held. As if that weren't enough, there is also a large amphitheater within the Vittoriale, also used for events.
mausoleum where the mortal remains of the poet rest. Not far from this mausoleum you can find the Puglia ship, whose bow faces the Adriatic Sea (a sea very dear to the poet, as he was born in Abruzzo). In the Heart of the Earth Discovering the Varone Waterfalls
Very close to the lake itself is a park not to be missed: the
Varone Waterfall Cave Park. This park is an absolute natural beauty (we have already talked about it here) and, through walkways and stairs, allows visitors to explore a complex of caves and crevices carved by the force of water inside the.
This park is a natural beauty of the highest order (we've already discussed it here), and with walkways and steps, it allows visitors to explore a complex of caves and crevices carved by the force of water inside the Following the higher trail, you can reach the main attraction of the place:.
the main Varone Waterfall, which is 98 meters high and the result of an erosion process that began twenty thousand years ago.Anyone wishing to visit the Varone Waterfalls should know one very specific thing:
getting wet is very easy due to the force of the water and the strong winds channeled through the caves. For this reason, it is important to wear both a raincoat or a k-way to avoid getting too wet, and hiking shoes with non-slip soles to avoid slipping on the metal walkways! Villa de Ferrari
The
Island of Gardais the only island in the lake, and on it was built, at the beginning of the twentieth century, designed by Luigi Rovelli, an elegant villa. Villa De Ferrari
is a small masterpiece of Venetian neo-Gothic architecture and is a place where it’s hard not to leave your heart; here is the last of our things to see on Lake Garda! The villa stands atop a natural slope modified over the years by the terraces of local farmers; today, the surroundings of the villa are surrounded by Italian and English gardens and then by lush spontaneous vegetation. There is also a large orchard where
The villa stands atop a natural slope that has been shaped over the years by the terraces of local farmers; today, the surroundings of the villa are bordered by Italian and English gardens and then by lush spontaneous vegetation. There is also a large orchard where the mix with lemons, olives, pear trees, and caper flowers. Visiting the villa is possible by reservation, with departures from
Salò, Manerba del Garda, Lazise, Bardolino,, and San Felice del Benaco. San Felice del Benaco.