Top Things to do in Lake Garda
Top 10 Museums 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. Museo Tesol
2. Omkafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By KIMJ808
After seeing the great reviews I ear marked Omkafe for a visit whilst staying in Riva del Garda. The museum upstairs was quite interesting then we ventured downstairs where we were offered an expresso to try. As I drinker of coffee with milk I wasn't sure about the tasting so we opted to go with the Platino beans. Since arriving home the beans have not lasted long as when made to our liking it was simply delicious coffee...our only regret now is not buying a larger supply. They also have lots of gifts , coffee chocolates etc so if you love coffee make sure to drop in.
3. Torre di San Martino
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4.5 based on 714 reviews
Qui il 24 giugno 1859 si scontrò l’esercito Piemontese, guidato dal re Vittorio Emanuele II, contro l’ala destra dell’esercito Austriaco, guidata dal generale Von Benedek. Nel Museo, composto da tre ampie sale, sono esposti cimeli, armi e divise relative alla battaglia e al Risorgimento in generale. Dalla terrazza della Torre, che si raggiunge mediante una rampa di oltre 400 mt., è visibile la sponda sud del Lago di Garda. Nelle immediate vicinanze è possibile ammirare le cascine coinvolte nella battaglia, mentre sullo sfondo si staglia il profilo delle Prealpi e del Monte Baldo. All’interno della Torre sono presenti affreschi che rievocano le tappe fondamentali del Risorgimento. All’interno della Cappella Ossario sono custoditi i resti di migliaia di combattenti dell’Armata Sarda e dell’Esercito Austriaco.
4. Il Vittoriale degli Italiani
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4.5 based on 3,682 reviews
Reviewed By steveandra - London, United Kingdom
On its own terms a lovely location. The history of Gabrielle is closely entwined with that period of Italian history and adds real depth to the visit.
5. Centro Studi sul periodo storico della RSI
6. Cantina Zeni e Museo del Vino
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4.5 based on 692 reviews
The Zeni winery is located on the first hill beside the city center of Bardolino. From 1870 the Zeni Families have been dedicated in to the growing of the local vines and in to the production of the veronese classical wines. This wines are: Bardolino, Custoza, Lugana, Soave and Valpolicella, where inside the classical area the family has one more winery. From 1991 inside the winery in Bardolino is located the Wine Museum, a collection and proof of the local and ancient veronese wine tradition. The Wine Museum and adjacent Vinoteca are free entry for all individual visitors. For groups of 10 or more people the reservation is required. For both individual visitors and groups we required the reservation also for the visit of the entire winery. The Zeni winery is proud to present GO the olfactory gallery, a new eno-sensory tasting, which is the first of its kind in Italy.
Reviewed By franzxaverp - Duisburg, Germany
We got to know Cantina Zeni last year for the first time and already then we stopped by three times during our stay. This year history repeated and we spent three phantastic afternoons with Martina, Alessia, Chiara and Rado in the wine cellar of Cantina Zeni. We highly recommend to take sufficient time and enjoy the wonderful Zeni wines in the wine cellar. We have learnt very much about the local wines and have been treated extremely nice. To a certain extent this was potentially possible as the season neared the end and it was not too crowded. It is highly recommended to clarify, if a reservation is required. We are very much looking forward to see our Zeni friends again next year!
7. MAG Museo Alto Garda
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By 137re - Sarasota, United States
We thought we were going into a small exhibit of turn-of-the century photographs and ended up close to three hours in the museum, which showcases everything you would ever want to know about the area and is heavy on local artists from the stone age to today. Exhibits include formal oil paintings, prehistoric and Roman relics, and WWII history as it relates to the Garda region. You can also climb to the very top of the building from where you will have a lovely view of the city and the lake. A very nice museum with plenty of interesting things to see. It has a gift shop with great books. With the exception of some brochures and fliers (and videos running on loops), all the explanations pertaining to the contents are in Italian, so a basic ability to read the language is required if you want to get the most out of it - but not necessary to enjoy this beautiful museum. Don't miss it if you are in Riva for more than one day.
8. Museo Dell'olio D'oliva
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4.5 based on 403 reviews
From rural handicraft to industrial technology: this is the leading thread of the Olive Oil Museum. An ancient, powerful lever press, millstones, screw presses and a reconstruction of a 19th century water mill are the highlights of this exhibition, also enriched by historical documents and teaching equipment. A celebration of oil and olive trees, two peculiar elements in the history and civilisation of Mediterranean peoples
Reviewed By dgr216 - Hobart, Australia
An excellent museum located mid way between Bardolino and Cisano. The local bus stopped nearby otherwise it is 1.5km from either town. The collection of old equipment has preserved the history of the industry and is presented in an easily understood manner supported by a multi lingual audio visual. A good quality retail outlet sells olive, olive oil products and local wines. Unfortunately flying to Australia presented an excess baggage problem so gifts were small.
9. Fondazione Ugo Da Como
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
Nestled amongst the stunning Southern hills of Lake Garda, in the heart of the historical centre of Lonato, lies the home of the Ugo Da Como Foundation with the castle (Rocca Visconteo Veneta) and the house-museum (Casa del Podestà). An evocative visit takes you through the furnished rooms of the house, also to a stunning library filled with a precious ancient book collection. The house is surrounded by splendid private gardens and the last step of the visit takes you up to the Visconti-Venetian fortress, admired by Napoleon.
