Garda is one of the most well known holiday resorts at the „Riviera degli Olivi“. The village lies in a beautiful bay at the shore of the Lake, situated about 32 km from Verona. Garda adjoins the popular tourist destinations Torri del Benaco and Bardolino and is dominated by the ruin of “Rocca” an early medieval castle.
The lake, former known as „Benàcus“ or „Benàco“ was named after the village Garda. The name derives from the German word „Warte“ referring to a medieval fortress which has been of great strategical importance.
Remains of stilt houses dating back to the Bronze Age as well as the rock paintings at the “Monte Luppia” showing animals, warriors, knights, weapons and mazes, are some evidences for an early settlement of this area. The old town still has a medieval charm, with small and colourful houses in narrow streets.
“Punta San Vigilio” a picturesque place at the Lake, is situated in the north-west of the bay. It is a small peninsula with a chapel, a restaurant, a villa, a small harbour and the beautiful bay „Baia delle Sirene“.
The ”Palazzo dei Capitani”, the “Villa Canossa” and the “Camaldolese” convent “Eremo di San Giorgio sulla Rocca” are the most important and most beautiful amongst the numerous villas and palaces in Garda.
Tourism is the most important economic resource since the post war period. |
| Informazioni |
| Region: |
Veneto |
| Province: |
Verona (VR) |
| Coordinates: |
45°34′N 10°43′E |
| Elevation: |
67 m (220 ft) |
| Area: |
16,11 km² |
| Inhabitants: |
3.980 |
| Density: |
247,1/km² |
| Neighbour communities: |
Bardolino, Costermano, Manerba del Garda (BS), San Felice del Benaco (BS), Torri del Benaco |
| Zip code: |
37016 |
| Area code: |
045 |
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