Set upon the hills just five km from Lake Garda is Lonato del Garda. This beautiful little city has exceptional monuments and offers a completely preserved example of an ancient village Lonato boasts beautiful architecture such as seventh century basilicas, the fifth century Torre Maestra, The House of the PodestĂ and the imposing Rocca, undeniable testimony to the long period in which Lonato was ruled by Venice and an important Roman Kilns.