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Sirmione
A narrow peninsula jutting into southern Lake Garda, guarded by a medieval Scaliger castle and home to ancient Roman thermal baths.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Desenzano del Garda works well as a base: 10 minutes from Padenghe sul Garda, 22km from Lake Garda.
Desenzano del Garda is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 22,665, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Desenzano del Garda sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Desenzano del Garda to your route.
Desenzano del Garda (Brescian: Dezensà) is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy, on the southwestern shore of Lake Garda. It borders the communes of Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lonato, Padenghe sul Garda, and Sirmione.
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Desenzano del Garda is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.4713 latitude, 10.5356 longitude.
Desenzano del Garda has a population of approximately 22,665 people, making it a town in Italy.
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castle
A narrow peninsula jutting into southern Lake Garda, guarded by a medieval Scaliger castle and home to ancient Roman thermal baths.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Italy's most popular amusement park on the shores of Lake Garda with over 35 themed attractions.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Poet D'Annunzio's eccentric hillside estate above Lake Garda hides a warship prow, mausoleum and lavish gardens.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Italy's largest lake with Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain scenery, charming towns, and the Scaliger castle at Sirmione.
22 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Museum dedicated to Italy's legendary thousand-mile open-road endurance race housed in a medieval monastery.
29 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.
30 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
A remarkably preserved 1st-century Roman amphitheater in Verona that still hosts world-class opera performances under the stars.
36 km · about 40 min drive
coastal drive
A spectacular lakeside road along Lake Garda's western shore threading through tunnels carved into sheer cliffs above the water.
36 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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