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Gardone Riviera

Gardone Riviera on Lake Garda offers plenty of characteristic and charming locations. If you are planning your holiday and you still don't know what attractions to visit in Gardone Riviera, this small guide will provide you with some useful ideas to better enjoy your holidays.

Things to do in Gardone Riviera

Don’t miss the following attractions in Gardone Riviera:

  •  Vittoriale degli Italiani
  •  Burial place of Gabriele D'Annunzio
  •  Villa Alba
  •  Church of San Nicolò da Bari
  •  Heller botanical garden


The Vittoriale degli Italiani
 is the historic dwelling of Gabriele D'Annunzio. The housing estate includes various areas, for example the Mausoleum where the poet is buried. The site is certainly worth a visit both for its imposing beauty and for a better understanding of the figure Gabriele D'Annunzio in its social, political, human and literary aspects.

Villa Alba represents a splendid example of an Italian villa in neoclassical style with a unique architecture partly inspired by the Greek Parthenon. Today this spectacular location is available for the organization of events and ceremonies.

The Church of San Nicolò da Bari is located a few steps from the Vittoriale representing an excellent example of Baroque art with its fine stucco and unique interior decorations featuring paintings from various artists of the epoque.

Heller botanical garden is defined by the blend of rare plants and sculptures created by André Heller as well as by other contemporary artists.

Contact us for a complete list of useful information in order to explore local attractions in the best way.

How to get to Gardone Riviera

Gardone Riviera on Lake Garda is easily to reach by various means of transport:

  •  By car from the North: Take A22 Brenner motorway, exit Rovereto Sud towards Riva and continue on the SS45bis to Gardone Riviera.
  •  By car from the South: Take A4 motorway, exit Brescia Est and continue on the freeway SS45bis until you reach Gardone Riviera.
  •  By train: train stations Desenzano del Garda or Brescia and from there by bus or taxi.
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