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Peschiera del Garda

Veneto, Italy · Europe

About Peschiera del Garda

Peschiera del Garda works well as a base: 10 minutes from Salionze, 24km from Lake Garda.

Peschiera del Garda is a town located in Veneto, Italy. With a population of 7,733, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Peschiera 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 Peschiera del Garda to your route.

About Peschiera del Garda

Peschiera del Garda (Italian pronunciation: [peˈskjɛːra del ˈɡarda]; Venetian: Pischera; Latin: Ardelica, Arilica) is a town and comune in the province of Verona, in Veneto, Italy. When Lombardy-Venetia was under Austrian rule, Peschiera was the northwest anchor of the four fortified towns constituting the

Read more Quadrilatero. The fortress is on an island in the river Mincio at its outlet from Lake Garda. The town is encircled by massive Venetian defensive systems that have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 9 July 2017.

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Where is Peschiera del Garda located?

Peschiera del Garda is located in Veneto, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.4391 latitude, 10.6861 longitude.

What is the population of Peschiera del Garda?

Peschiera del Garda has a population of approximately 7,733 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
7,733
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.4391, 10.6861

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Peschiera del Garda

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Gardaland

Italy's most popular amusement park on the shores of Lake Garda with over 35 themed attractions.

3 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Sirmione

A narrow peninsula jutting into southern Lake Garda, guarded by a medieval Scaliger castle and home to ancient Roman thermal baths.

9 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Il Vittoriale degli Italiani

Poet D'Annunzio's eccentric hillside estate above Lake Garda hides a warship prow, mausoleum and lavish gardens.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Museo Nicolis

Italian museum of cars, motorcycles, and mechanical musical instruments with rare Maseratis and vintage racing machines.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Garda

Italy's largest lake with Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain scenery, charming towns, and the Scaliger castle at Sirmione.

24 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Arena di Verona

A remarkably preserved 1st-century Roman amphitheater in Verona that still hosts world-class opera performances under the stars.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Strada della Forra (Tremosine)

A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Palazzo Ducale, Mantua

A sprawling Gonzaga palace-city with Mantegna's illusionistic Camera degli Sposi, in a lake-girdled Renaissance town.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Peschiera del Garda

  • 32 kmStrada della Forra (Tremosine)A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.
  • 35 kmGardesana OccidentaleA spectacular lakeside road along Lake Garda's western shore threading through tunnels carved into sheer cliffs above the water.
  • 37 kmMalcesineA lakeside town under Monte Baldo on Garda's eastern shore, with a Scaliger castle and a cable car to alpine ridges.
  • 56 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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