Riva del Garda, Lakeside municipality at Lake Garda, Italy
The town spreads between Lake Garda and steep mountain slopes, with narrow streets leading to a harbor lined with restaurants and shops.
The Torre Apponale, first documented in 1273, rises 34 meters above the central square and served as a military watchtower for centuries.
The Museo Civico inside the medieval fortress displays archaeological findings, paintings, and documents that tell the story of local traditions.
Regular boat services connect Riva del Garda to other towns around Lake Garda, making it simple to explore the region without a car.
The Ora del Garda, a thermal wind that blows across the lake each afternoon, creates perfect conditions for windsurfing and sailing.
Location: Alto Garda e Ledro
Capital city: Riva del Garda
Elevation above the sea: 75 m
Shares border with: Arco, Limone sul Garda, Ledro, Malcesine, Nago–Torbole, Tenno
Website: http://comune.rivadelgarda.tn.it
GPS coordinates: 45.88333,10.85000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
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Cascate del Varone
3.4 km
Ponale road
2.4 km
Fortezza di Riva
892 m
Monte Brione
1.9 km
Castle of Tenno
3.9 km
Museo della Palafitte
6.6 km
Sentiero Busatte
3.6 km
Bastione
1.1 km
Santa Maria Assunta church
667 m
Lake Ledro Stilt house Museum
6.6 km
Forte San Nicolò
892 m
Inviolata church
817 m
Straßensperre Ponale
1.6 km
Besta Beach
6.4 km
Torre Apponale
785 m
Rocca di Riva
604 m
Forte Garda
1.7 km
MAG Museo Alto Garda
616 m
Saint John the Baptist church
2 km
Palafitte di Ledro
6.6 km
Monte Rocchetta
2.6 km
Our Lady of Graces sanctuary
3.4 km
Cima Parì
7 km
Crinale Pichea - Rocchetta
7.2 km
Punta Larici
6 km
Cima d'Oro
4.7 km
Saint Mary Magdalene church
1.5 km
Saint Lawrence church
3.6 kmReviews
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