Salò, Lakeside commune in Province of Brescia, Italy
Salò is a commune in the Province of Brescia on the western shore of Lake Garda in Italy. The shoreline stretches for several kilometers and features small harbors, a long promenade, and park-like green spaces beside the water.
The roots go back to Roman times when a trading post was established by the lake. During the final phase of World War II, the town was chosen as the capital of a short-lived political administration.
The name comes from the Latin word Salo, used since Roman times. Today visitors gather in front of shops and bars in the old town while locals walk along the lakefront.
The lakefront promenade is suitable for walking and runs mostly flat along the shoreline. Ferries operate regularly to other Lake Garda towns and offer a convenient way to explore the area.
A historic building houses a museum with documents from the Venetian Republic period. The collection includes records about the administration of the region during Venetian rule.
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