Top Things to do in Lake Garda
The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Lake Garda, Lake Garda
The largest of Italy’s fresh-water lakes, Lake Garda is located in northeast Italy. Tourists traveling here will find plenty of excursions and activities to keep them entertained year-round—everything from visiting hilly wine regions to exploring 14th-century castles. The towns and communities surrounding Lake Garda offer easy day trips from Venice, easily accessible by car or train. Major sights include the towns of Sirmione (which attracts most Lake Garda visitors thanks to its historic Rocca Scaligiera castle) and Riva del Garda (for the Varone waterfalls located nearby), as well as the region’s hills, which offer numerous hiking trails for adventurous walkers.
Restaurants in Lake Garda
1. Chapel Santa Barbara
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4.5 based on 494 reviews
The small Chapel to Saint Barbara (m 625 – h 1,45 from Riva del Garda), was built in 1935 by the miners who worked on the conduits of the Ponale power plant. It is placed in a horrid and daring, yet panoramic position, on the slope of Mount Rocchetta near the start of the penstocks feeding the hydroelectrical plant. The Chapel is visible from afar thanks to nighttime lighting.
Reviewed By cpcervelo - Munich, Germany
I have hiked and run up here a number of times and the experience is always amazing. When you look at the chapel from Riva, it seems impossible to get up there. The trail itself is well built but can be treacherous at times. It's definitely not an easy hike especially when it's hot outside. Highly recommend as an experience for fit people. Make sure to bring plenty of water.
2. Il Santuario di Montecastello
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4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By stevef12018 - London, United Kingdom
beatiful old church up on the hill side. free entry, remember to 'cover up' those arms and legs! and enjoy the views
3. Eremo dei Camaldolesi di Bardolino
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
