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152  THE LAKES OF NOR THERN IT AL Y

7 Limone sul Garda frescoed Inviolata (1603) has
works by Palma il Giovane.
Brescia. * 1,100. n Lungolago 15
(0365-954 265). The impressive waterfalls of
the Varone river, above Riva,
Known for its mild climate, are 80 m (262 ft) high.
Limone may have been named Nearby Torbole was described
after the lemon tree terraces by Goethe in Italian Journey
(no longer used) typical of this and is a popular spot for sailing.
area. Or the name may derive
from Limen (border), since the E Museo Alto Garda (MAG)
Austrian frontier was here until Piazza Cesare Battisti 3. Tel 0464-57
1918. In the town centre are 38 69. Open end Mar–Oct, 27–30
the 15th-century church of Dec, 2–6 Jan: 10am–6pm Tue–Sun
San Rocco and a parish church (Jun–Sep: 10am–6pm daily).
(1685), with canvases by Closed Nov–Feb. &
Celesti. Near Tignale is
the Montecastello
Sanctuary (13th– 9 Malcesine
14th century) with Verona. * 3,700.
a Coronation of the n Seasonal office:
Virgin (14th century) Via Gardesana 238
and medallions by (045-740 00 44).
the school of Palma
il Giovane. Towards One of the most
Canvas by Celesti in the Santi Pietro e Paolo Tremosine is the fascinating towns
parish church, Toscolano Brasa river gorge, in along the lake shore,
a panoramic setting. Malce sine stands on
a stretch of imper-
6 Toscolano R Montecastello Deposition (15th century), vious rock, hence
Maderno Sanctuary Malcesine parish church the name mala silex,
Via Triboldi, Tignale. Open inaccessible rock.
Brescia. * 8,100. n Via Sacerdoti, mid-Apr–Oct: 9am–6pm daily (May–
Maderno (0365-54 60 83). The 12th-cen tury Castello was
Sep: 9am–5pm Sun). Tel 0365-730 19. rebuilt by the Scaligeri of Verona
This town is made up of the in 1277. It houses the Museo di
two villages of Toscolano and Storia Naturale del Garda e del
Maderno. Sights of interest at 8 Riva del Garda Monte Baldo, the lake’s natural
Maderno are the Roman esque Trento. * 16,000. n Largo history museum, which among
church of Sant’Andrea, with Medaglie d’Oro (0464-55 44 44). other things shows how the
a panel by Paolo Vene ziano, ∑ gardatrentino.it Venetians transported ships to
and the parish church of Torbole (1438–40). The parish
Sant’Ercolano, with paint ings Situated at a strategic point on church contains a 16th-century
by Veronese and Andrea Celesti. the northern tip of the lake, in Deposition. Towering above
Here the Gonzaga family built the Trentino region, Riva was Malcesine is Monte Baldo
the Palazzina del Serraglio under Austrian rule until 1918. (2,218 m, 7,275 ft), accessible
(17th century) for Vincenzo I’s The Rocca and Torre Apponale by cable car, with nature trails
amorous assignations. Toscolano, (13th century) were built to and stunning views.
ancient Benacum, was the defend the town;
largest town on Lake Garda in an angel, the town
Roman times. At Santa Maria symbol, tops the
del Benaco, with 16th-century tower. In the square
frescoes, archaeologists found opposite are Palazzo
Roman and Etruscan objects Pretorio (1370)
and the ruins of a mosaic- and Palazzo del
decorated villa (1st century Provveditore (1482).
AD). The parish church of Santi The 12th-century
Pietro e Paolo has 22 canvases Rocca is the home
by Andrea Celesti. Gargnano of the Museo Alto
boasts San Gia como di Calino Garda (MAG), with
(11th–12th century) and San 14th–20th-century
Francesco (1289), whose paint ings. Santa
cloister has Venetian arches. Maria Assunta has
Another sight is Villa Feltrinelli, two canvases by
Mussolini’s residence during Piazzetta, while the The Legend of Maria (c.1614–20) by Martino Teofilo Polacco,
the Republic of Salò. octagonal, richly in the Inviolata at Riva del Garda

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