Manerba del Garda lies in the Gulf between the “Punta Belvedere” and the “Punta Portese” at the western shore of Lake Garda in the province Brescia. It is situated in the heart of the “Valtenesi” an agricultural area between Padenghe and Salò which is a famous wine growing area.
The municipality is composed of six districts: Solarolo, Montinelle, Balbiana, Pieve, Crociale and Gardoncino which are spread over the hill close to the beautiful “Parco della Rocca di Manerba”. The landscape is characterized by green moraine hills, olive groves and vineyards.
Remains of one of the most important medieval fortresses in the whole area of Lake Garda called “Rocca di Manerba” which has been destroyed from the Venetians in the year 1575 sits on a high rock. From there you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the lake, the surrounding hills and the Monte Baldo. The archaeological museum as well as the churches, with many frescos which testify centuries old religious and cultural traditions are worth seeing.
The idyllic island „Isola San Biagio“ or „Isola dei Conigli“ is one of the most popular destinations of excursion. The natural botanic garden close to “Rocca” is very beautiful and boasts more than 400 types of plants.
The most important economic resources are the production of the famous D.O.C. wines (“Chiaretto”, “Rosso” and “Rosso Superiore”) and tourism. The village is one of the most popular tourist destinations for guests from the province of Brescia and Germany. |
| Informazioni |
| Region: |
Lombardy |
| Province: |
Brescia (BS) |
| Coordinates: |
45°33′N 10°33′E |
| Elevation: |
130 m (426 ft) |
| Area: |
28 km² |
| Inhabitants: |
4.821 |
| Density: |
134/km² |
| Districts: |
Balbiana, Crociale, Gardoncino, Montinelle, Pieve Vecchia, Solarolo |
| Neighbour
communities: |
Moniga del Garda, Polpenazze del Garda, Puegnago sul Garda, San Felice del Benaco, Soiano del Lago |
| Zip code: |
25080 |
| Area code: |
0365 |
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