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29. Ancient fishnets

Ancient fishing nets in canal

Fishing on Lake Garda has very ancient origins, dating back as far as the Bronze Age. Evidence of this comes from excavations carried out during the Habsburg rule, at the time of the construction of the commercial canal, today’s Lungolago…

28. Railway Bridge

28. Ponte ferroviario

The railway bridge connecting the Milan–Venice line, visible today in its reconstructed form, was severely damaged by bombings in 1944. Originally built during the Habsburg period, it represented a state-of-the-art engineering work for its time: the upper level was reserved…

27. Tognon Bastion

Bastione Tognon

The Bastione Tognon in Peschiera del Garda tells centuries of Venetian military history. Discover it through its symbols, strategies, and breathtaking views. Bastione Tognon, built in 1552, is one of the most significant structures within the Venetian fortress of Peschiera…

26. Porta Brescia

Porta Brescia di Peschiera del Garda

Porta Brescia in Peschiera del Garda, also known as the “country gate,” was the main entrance used by farmers and merchants to access the fortress. Located in the western part of the fortified complex, it still represents one of the…

25. Feltrin Bastion

25. Bastione Feltrin

Bastione Feltrin in Peschiera del Garda, visible from Porta Brescia, offers a unique view and a fascinating journey through the city’s history In the western part of the fortress of Peschiera lies Bastione Feltrin, one of the oldest structures in…

24. Fish Hatchery

24. Stabilimento ittiogenico

Already at the end of the 19th century, a fish breeding facility was active in Peschiera del Garda. At the foot of the bridge known as Sette Ponti, there once stood an important fish hatchery, which was unfortunately destroyed during…

23. Cantarane Bastion

23. Bastione Cantarane

The Cantarane Bastion is the southernmost of the bastions of the Venetian fortress of Peschiera del Garda. It was built in 1551, shortly after the completion of the Feltrin Bastion, the first of the entire defensive complex. Its grandeur can…

22. Belgioioso Bridge

22. Ponte Belgioso

Explore the Ponte Belgioioso in Peschiera del Garda, a fascinating historic remnant immersed in the waters, witness to ancient defenses and stories of a bygone era. However, today, only a few traces of the Ponte Belgioioso remain, visible in the…

21. Reed bed

21. Canneto

The reed bed is a distinctive feature of lake areas, and the surroundings of Peschiera del Garda have always been rich in it. Many bird species nest within it, and it provides shelter for numerous species of fish. This reed…