Desenzano del Garda is situated in the south-west part of the lake and is the biggest town of Lake Garda with over 27.000 inhabitants. Desenzano is in the centre of a gulf that is bounded on the west by the high ground of “Monte Corno” and on the east by the peninsula of Sirmione. From its excellent geographical location there is a wonderful view on the Lake showing its full dimension.
The climate is mild with pleasant temperatures and a Mediterranean vegetation consisting of palms, laurels and oleander.
Desenzano boasts origins starting from the Bronze age. The town has been an important lake-dwelling settlement and became residence of many wealthy Romans in the I. and II. century. Desenzano experienced a heyday, due to this roman expansion, the strategic position and the proximity to the street “Via Emilia” a very important connection with the northern countries.
Nowadays Desenzano is a very popular holiday destination because of its beautiful promenade, the impressive venetian-style buildings and its scenic, cultural and architectonic treasures.
Especially worth seeing is the medieval castle, located in the city centre, with its small pinnacle towers as well as the archaeological museum and the remains of a roman villa with floor mosaics.
The parks and beaches of Desenzano del Garda are very beautiful too, in particular the beaches “Desenzanino”, Spiaggia d’Oro” and “Spiaggia di Rivoltella”. |
| Informazioni |
| Region: |
Lombardy |
| Province: |
Brescia (BS) |
| Coordinates: |
45°28′N 10°32′E |
| Elevation: |
67 m (225 ft) |
| Area: |
60,10 km² |
| Inhabitants: |
27.011 |
| Density: |
445,5/km² |
| Districts: |
Rivoltella del Garda, San Martino della Battaglia, Vaccarolo |
| Neighbour
communities: |
Lonato del Garda, Padenghe sul Garda, Peschiera del Garda (VR), Pozzolengo, Sirmione |
| Zip code: |
25015 |
| Area code: |
030 |
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