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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Lonato works well as a base: 10 minutes from Desenzano del Garda, 25km from Lake Garda.
Lonato is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 8,186, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Lonato 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 Lonato to your route.
Lonato del Garda (before 1 July 2007 simply Lonato; Eastern Lombard: Lunà or Lonat, locally [luˈna(t)]) is a town and municipality (Italian: comune) in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, northern Italy. Lonato is located about halfway between Milan and Venice, on the southwest shore of Lake Garda, the biggest lakeRead more
in Italy.
Neighbouring communities are Castiglione delle Stiviere, Desenzano del Garda, Calcinato, Bedizzole, Calvagese della Riviera, Padenghe sul Garda, Pozzolengo, Montichiari, and Solferino. The town is a holiday destination due to its scenic lakeside location about 5 kilometres (3 mi) from the lake and its numerous historical and artistic monuments and museums, prehistoric sites (pile dwellings), Roman ruins, Medieval castle, Baroque churches and modern museums.
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Lonato is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.4608 latitude, 10.4773 longitude.
Lonato has a population of approximately 8,186 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Italy's most popular amusement park on the shores of Lake Garda with over 35 themed attractions.
18 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Poet D'Annunzio's eccentric hillside estate above Lake Garda hides a warship prow, mausoleum and lavish gardens.
19 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Museum dedicated to Italy's legendary thousand-mile open-road endurance race housed in a medieval monastery.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Italy's largest lake with Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain scenery, charming towns, and the Scaliger castle at Sirmione.
25 km · about 30 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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Modern circuit in Lombardy's sparkling-wine country, home to Italy's official Porsche Experience Center. Combines track drives with the vineyards of Franciacorta on your doorstep.
39 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
A remarkably preserved 1st-century Roman amphitheater in Verona that still hosts world-class opera performances under the stars.
40 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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