A lake
of wonders
Cities, towns and villages
The perfect setting for unforgettable experiences
There are 21 municipalities in Lombardy’s Lake Garda basin. Each one has shaped its territory and culture in different ways. Twenty-one pieces of the great Garda mosaic: each village is a journey of discovery in every sense, offering the unforgettable pleasures of losing yourself along the picturesque stone lanes, among the tall medieval houses, in the sun-drenched squares or in the tranquil but active ports. A unique adventure awaits at every turn.
lago di garda
Garda Lombardia
A LAKE OF WONDERS
Ancient villages overlook the stirring, lively waters of Lake Garda, framed by breathtaking routes through the majestic mountains and glacier-formed hills. Olive and lemon groves perfume the air and colour the landscape. Michelin-starred restaurants, secluded beaches and major cultural events offer unique and unforgettable experiences. All in one extraordinary place.
- 1. Limone sul Garda
- 2. Tremosine sul Garda
- 3. Tignale
- 4. Magasa
- 5. Valvestino
- 6. Gargnano
- 7. Toscolano Maderno
- 8. Gardone Riviera
- 9. Salò
- 10. San Felice del Benaco
- 11. Puegnago del Garda
- 12. Polpenazze del Garda
- 13. Manerba del Garda
- 14. Soiano del Lago
- 15. Moniga del Garda
- 16. Padenghe sul Garda
- 17. Desenzano del Garda
- 18. Lonato del Garda
- 19. Pozzolengo
- 20. Sirmione
- 21. Brescia
- 22. Montichiari
- 23. Mantova
Brescia and Mantua
Capitals of Culture on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Around Lake Garda, the cities of Brescia and Mantua are ideal day-trip destinations. Both enjoy the title of Italian Capital of Culture (Mantua in 2016 and Brescia, with Bergamo, in 2023) and have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Brescia is recognised for its connection with the Langobard people and the relics from their time; the star attraction, lighting up the chapel where it is kept, is the dazzling 'Cross of Desiderius'. Mantua, on the other hand, has been recognised for its Renaissance heritage, its history as a ‘utopian Gonzaga city’, which pervades its architecture, monuments and art.
