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What to see and do in Desenzano del Garda
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Desenzano del Garda is the largest town on the lake, with a castle, an old harbour and a Roman villa with mosaics. It is a good starting point for the boats and for Lugana wine.
Practical tips
- The Tuesday market is one of the largest on the lake.
- Try Lugana, the local white wine, in the nearby cellars.
- The train links Desenzano with Verona and Milan in under an hour.
When to go
From April to October for the lake; in May and September the weather is ideal.
The places not to miss in Desenzano del Garda
The Desenzano Castle
The fortress on the hill with a view of the lake and the Alps.
The Roman Villa
The remains of a luxurious 4th-century villa, with very well preserved mosaics.
The Old Harbour
The small harbour with coloured houses, cafés and restaurants on the lake.
The Duomo
The church with the Last Supper by Giambattista Tiepolo.
The lakefront
A walk on the water, among parks and games for children.
- Tickets and visits
The boat to Sirmione
A crossing by boat to the peninsula, in a few minutes.
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