Desenzano del Garda

Desenzano del Garda sits at 96 meters above sea level on the southwestern shore of Lake Garda, spanning 23 square miles of Lombardy territory.

The Villa Romana archaeological site, discovered in the 1920s, extends across 11,000 square meters and remained inhabited from the first century BCE until the fifth century.

The baroque Cathedral of St Mary Magdalene, constructed between 1586 and 1611 by Giulio Todeschini, stands as the main religious structure in the city center.

The Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione railway station connects travelers to major European cities, while the A4 motorway provides direct road access to the region.

The June 24, 1859 battle at Desenzano marked a crucial moment in the Second Italian War of Independence, contributing to the national unification movement.

Location: Province of Brescia

Capital city: Desenzano del Garda

Elevation above the sea: 80 m

Shares border with: Padenghe sul Garda, Peschiera del Garda, Sirmione, Lonato del Garda, Pozzolengo

Address: 25015 Desenzano del Garda, Province of Brescia, Italy 25015 Desenzano del Garda

Website: http://comune.desenzano.brescia.it

GPS coordinates: 45.46889,10.53500

Latest update: July 12, 2025 18:16