Salo Things to do

Lakes & MountainsThe charming town of Salò is situated in a thin bay just below Monte San Bartolomeo. Ideal for lakes holidays, Salò is right on the banks of Lake Garda. The violin was invented here by Gasparo da Salò. Also the town was where Italy's Fascist, Republic de Salò, government was seated from 1943. It is a small town with a population of around 10,000 with much fascinating architecture and beautiful scenery. The DuomoRegarded as one of the town's finest monuments is the Cathedral (the Duomo). It was built in the late Gothic style in 1943. It was a project of Filippo delle Vacche da Caravaggio, an architect, now dead, who lived in the town between 1452 and 1484. Though incomplete, it has a spectacular renaissance façade of saints and angels.             The Square of Victory (Piazza della Vittoria)Situated opposite the stately City Hall, the Piazza della Vittoria is found in middle of the town. As its centrepiece you can find a monument to the war which was made by Angelo Zanelli. If you are going on holidays in Italy then this town has some fine scenery and history, right next to one of the most famous lakes in Italy. Palazzo della Magnifica PatriaBuilt in the 1400s this lovely palace was the seat to the Magnifica Patria di Salò, The government of the Comunitò di Riviera. It housed the Interpreters office between 1943 and 1945 and now is the the Town Hall. There is a beautiful colonnade on the ground floor with various depictions of great Italian characters and on one side Venice's Lion is to be seen.  The PromenadeStretching over 1.5km, Salò has a magnificent promenade beside Lake Garda. It is the perfect spot to take a stroll and enjoy the view of the town from the lake. Here you can find some super bars and restaurants and even organise boat trips from Società Cannottieri Garda. Vittoriale degli ItalianiHeading towards Gargnano, north from Salò about 5km, in the tiny town Gardone Riviera, you will find Vittiriale degli Italian. This was the final house of Gabriele D'Annunzio, the politician, poet and general. He rebuilt it between 1921-1938. Here you can visit the poets house, the parks, the gardens, the library, the theatre and the war museum.Email this to a friendClick here to send this page to a friendLake Garda Bardolino
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