Gardone Riviera, Lake Garda

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Gardone Riviera is a splendid little town on the western shores of in the Lombardy region. With frequent ferries between the east and west of the island it makes an ideal day trip location from Garda on the east side, and has easy connections from and too.

The Vittoriale degli Italiani, a hillside estate which used to be home to the proliferate Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, is one of its most popular sites to visit. The architect who designed and built the entire stunning complex was inspired by , and took many visits there to get inspiration for his work. During the summer season the onsite amphitheatre plays host to a string of concerts by internationally renowned artists.

The Heller Botanical Gardens, designed by Austrian-born artist Andre Heller, boasts a marvellous display of sculptures and unusual plants and is a must-see on any visit to Gardone.

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Gardone Riviera Through Our Eyes

Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through Gardone Riviera, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.

Amphitheatre in Gardone Riviera

Refined Lakeside Views in Gardone Riviera

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Peschiera del Garda

Riva del Garda

Sirmione

Tremosine

Bardolino

Desenzano del Garda

Gardone Riviera

Lazise

Limone sul Garda

Malcesine

Peschiera del Garda

Riva del Garda

Sirmione

Tremosine

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