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EUR 95 - 280 Hotel Villa Rosa Desenzano
Hotel Villa Rosa is right on Desenzano del Garda´s lakefront, near a small beach area and a 10-minute walk from the town centre. It offers an ou… MoreEUR 82 - 160 Hotel Vittorio
You will be in a wonderful position in front of Desanzano Harbour and Lake Garda when you stay in this 3-star hotel, set within easy reach of shops an… MoreEUR 65 - 240 Lido International
The Lido International is the only hotel in Desenzano del Garda set directly on the lake, with a private, quiet beach, a swimming pool, and offering f… MoreEUR 75 - 200 Oliveto
Immersed within age-old olive trees, this modern and fully-equipped hotel is located on the shores of Lake Garda, in front of the beautiful commune of… MoreEUR 55 - 238 Hotel Villa Maria
Villa Maria is surrounded by a splendid park full of centuries-old trees, and is located just 300 metres from the beaches of Lake Garda.
Stay in this… MoreEUR 65 - 175 Hotel Tripoli
Hotel Tripoli provides you with the perfect lakefront location, right in front of Desenzano del Garda’s picturesque harbour, providing great access … MoreEUR 60 - 160 Hotel Plaza
Hotel Plaza offers you a prime location on Lake Garda, overlooking the lake and harbour and just steps from the promenade, where you can eat out or go… MoreEUR 40 - 135 Hotel Primavera
This intimate, family run hotel is just a short walk from promenade that lines the picturesque Garda Lake and the railway station.
Its city centre lo… MoreEUR 75 - 250 Hotel Residence il Sogno
Hotel Residence il Sogno offers spacious apartments, private parking, and a swimming pool with sun terrace. All this is just a 5-minute walk from both… MoreEUR 85 - 95 Hotel Riviera
Located on the shore of Lake Garda, Hotel Riviera offers a terrace with sun loungers and unforgettable views. It is 100 metres from the pedestrian are… MoreEUR 108 - 215 Palace Hotel
Located 50 metres from the shore of Lake Garda, Palace Hotel offers free garage parking, a modern wellness centre and 2 swimming pools, one with panor… MoreEUR 110 - 244 Park Hotel
In the centre of Desenzano, Park Hotel now features a rooftop swimming pool with Jacuzzi and a sun terrace. Set on the lake promenade, it combines cla… MoreEUR 90 - 185 The Flowers Apartments
Overlooking central Piazza Malvezzi, The Flowers Apartments offers stylish, large self-catering accommodation in Desenzano Del Garda, a few hundred me… MoreEUR 75 - 150 Villa Lilla La Perla
Set in Desenzano del Garda centre, Villa Lilla La Perla is a few steps from Lake Garda. It offers an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with TV an… MoreEUR 100 - 248 Villa Maria
Enjoy staying in independent, 3-room villas that are located within rich parkland at Villa Maria Residence. You will be just 300 metres from the shore… MoreEUR 42 - 259 Villaggio Turistico Vo´
Set on the hill of Cape Vo, a protected nature area, Villaggio Turistico Vo´ boasts magnificent views across Lake Garda and a host of sports and… MoreEUR 120 - 270 Resort Del Lago
On Lake Garda, Resort del Lago offers a wellness centre, an outdoor pool, and spacious self-catering apartments featuring modern hydromassage showers … MoreEUR 60 - 220 Residence San Lorenzo
Set on a panoramic hill on the way to Mount Corno, Residence San Lorenzo is a 20-minute walk from the shores of Lake Garda. It offers free parking and… MoreEUR 70 - 230 Piccola Vela
Piccola Vela is a short walk from the historic centre of Desenzano del Garda. It offers friendly staff, clean rooms and free breakfast. Lake Garda gol… MoreEUR 60 - 320 Relais Du Lac
Set between Sirmione and Desenzano, Relais du Lac offers stunning lake views from self-catering apartments in a 4-star residence complex on the shores… MoreEUR 76 - 140 Relais Il Giardino Segreto B&B de Charme
Relais Il Giardino Segreto is a charming bed and breakfast surrounded by olive trees, oleanders, and lemon trees. It is in the heart of Desenzano, a s… MoreEUR 60 - 135 Hotel Piroscafo
Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of Hotel Piroscafo, a typical example of the cosy, family-owned establishments overlooking Lake Garda. The hotel faces t… MoreEUR 81 - 240 Hotel Nazionale
Providing 4-star accommodation at 3-star rates, modern and comfortable Hotel Nazionale has excellent facilities and is situated close to Lake Garda an… MoreEUR 80 - 265 Castello Belvedere Residence
Set inside a 50 000 m² natural park of classical Italian vegetation to which only guests have access, this hotel offers self-catering accommodation w… MoreEUR 60 - 150 Health House
Health House is set in the green hills of Desenzano Del Garda, a 5-minute drive from the centre. It offers modern apartments with air conditioning and… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Desenzano del Garda is a commune in the Province of Brescia, in Lombardy, which borders Lake Garda. It is bordered by other communes of Castiglione delle Stivere, Lonato, Padenghe sul Garda and Sirmione.
Starting from the 1st century BCE, the area of the Garda, including what is now Desenzano del Garda, became a favourite resort for rich families coming from Verona, then the main ancient Rome|Roman city in north-eastern Italy.
The Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene.
The House of St. Angela Merici.
The Tower of St. Martin (Torre di San Martino).
An archaelogical museum (Museo Civico Archeologico).
Several old-style villas (Villa Romana) and a castle (Duomo).
The city is a popular holiday destination in Southern Europe. It attracts a myriad of tourists from around the immediate area due to its beautiful view of the Alps on the northern shore of Lake Garda, its three large beaches (Desanzanino Beach, Spiagga D'oro Beach, and Porto Rivoltella Beach) and its 27 major hotels.
At the heart of the city is a series of interconnected piazze that house numerous open-air cafés, various shops, "gelaterie" (ice-cream parlors) and several bars.
The city has one main port near the Piazza XXV Aprile which operates several ferries around the lake. Also, at the southwestern outskirts of the city is a large train station ('Stazione Ferroviaria') that connects the city to the European railway system.
This "Travel Guide" section is drawn from the Wikipedia article "Desenzano del Garda". We hope you will edit and improve it. It is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.Tourism
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The town became world wide known on March 13, 1994, when Russian swimming ace Alexander Popov (swimmer)|Alexander Popov set a world record in the World record progression 50m freestyle|50m freestyle in Desenzano del Garda's local pool, clocking 21.50.See also
Province of Brescia
Lombardy
SirmioneExternal links