Lonato del Garda

Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Garda, Lonato del Garda extends across 70.55 square kilometers of varied terrain with elevations from 65 to 283 meters.

The area shows evidence of Bronze Age settlements, followed by Celtic inhabitants who named it Lona, meaning little lake, before becoming part of the Roman Empire.

The Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista displays 19th-century Baroque architecture with Venetian frescoes, while the Podestà House holds numerous historical collections.

The town operates regular markets every Thursday and maintains direct access through the A4 motorway, connecting visitors to Brescia Airport and Verona Airport.

The Rocca fortress contains an ornithology museum displaying 700 bird specimens while offering views across the southern section of Lake Garda.

Location: Province of Brescia

Capital city: Lonato

Elevation above the sea: 193 m

Shares border with: Bedizzole, Calvagese della Riviera, Cavriana, Desenzano del Garda, Solferino, Calcinato, Castiglione delle Stiviere, Padenghe sul Garda, Pozzolengo

Website: http://comune.lonato.bs.it

GPS coordinates: 45.46111,10.48444

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:38