Excursions on the lakes of Northern Italy

Lake Garda

1. The Southern Triangle of Lake Garda:

Sirmione is the pearl of Lake Garda, a 4-kilometer peninsula with the Roman villa of the poet Catullo and the castle of the Veronese Scaligeri family; Desenzano is home to the Duomo with the "Last Supper" by the famous Venetian artist Tiepolo and a Roman villa with uniquely preserved mosaics; Peschiera del Garda is a visit to the botanical garden of Sigurtà, or the Wildlife Safari Park.

2. Lake Garda - Lombardy side:

Limone sul Garda with the Romanesque church of San Pietro and the unique qualities of olive oil, Gargnano, a town where lemons are grown, Gardone Riviera with the botanical garden of Hrusca, Salò with its scenic bay, Manerba with its natural archaeological park, Padenghe, an important strategic historical point with a thousand-year-old medieval fortress, Desenzano with the Duomo with the Last Supper by the famous Venetian artist Tiepolo and a Roman villa with uniquely preserved mosaics, Sirmione, the pearl of Lake Garda, a 4-kilometer peninsula with the Roman villa of the poet Catullo and the castle of the Veronese Scaligeri family.

3. Lake Garda - Venetian Side:

Malcesine is a medieval town with a fortress, declared a national monument of art more than 100 years ago (if you wish, you can take the funicular up Mount Baldo); Torri del Benaco is an important strategic and commercial point since ancient Roman times with lemon greenhouses and a fortress where you can visit a museum of local traditions; Garda with its peninsula, Punta San Vigilio, one of the most romantic places on Lake Garda; Bardolino with the Vino Museum; Lazise with the Venetian customs; Peschiera del Garda with a visit to the Sigurta botanical garden or the Wildlife Safari Park.

Optionally, you can also visit Riva del Garda, the lake's northernmost settlement, which is part of the Trentino region. You can also visit Isola del Garda, a private family estate with historical ties to Russia.

Lake Como

1. The delights of central Lake Como:

Tremezzo is a Villa Carlotta with treasures of art inside and a scenic garden with over 500 species of exotic plants.

Bellagio is a uniquely situated town between two arms of the lake, home to the villas of Serbelloni and Melzi Daril, with their beautiful parks. Varenna boasts the church of San Giorgio and two ancient villas: Villa Monastero and Villa delle Cypressi, as well as the Castello di Vezio, offering stunning panoramic views.

2. The wing and the city of Como:

The Como wing is the most touristy spot on the lake, with its many aristocratic villas and the only island on the lake, Comacina. Cernobbio with its two famous villas, Villa d'Este and Villa Yerba. The city of Como: the Duomo, where a blend of different styles allows for a deeper immersion into the architectural world, the Romanesque church of San Fedele, and a walk along the Lario to Villa Olmo. Two lakes, two lifestyles.

Como and Lugano: close but different lakes in two different countries: Italy and Switzerland, their beauty, features and differences

Lake Maggiore

1. Stresa, Borromean Islands:

- Bella Island with a monumental Baroque castle and the unique scenography of an Italian stepped park; - Fisherman's Island - with a wide variety of restaurants where you can try lake fish and shops with handicrafts and souvenirs from local artisans; - Mother Island - a botanical garden with rare plants and exotic flowers with strolling peacocks, partridges, and pheasants.

2. Stresa

- a funicular to Mottarone, the mountain of two lakes, with an amazing 360° view of the Alpine peaks, the Po plain and the 7 lakes of glacial origin.

3. Arona - statue of Charles Borromeo.

4. Anzhera — Museum of dolls and toys.

5. Lake D'Orta - the most romantic lake in Italy with a visit to the small island of San Giulio, which is called the watercolor of God, and the Holy Mountain with 20 Franciscan chapels, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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