Castello, Desenzano del Garda

Name: Castello
Address: Via Castello, Desenzano del Garda, Italy
Telephone: +39 030 374 8726

#1 among attractions in Desenzano del Garda

View point, Forts and castles

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Desenzano Castle is a fortified building overlooking the town of Desenzano del Garda, in the province of Brescia.

Built in the 11th century with four corner towers possibly on a Roman castrum, it was always considered strategic from a defensive and military point of view, as it was equipped inside with some dwellings. Around 1030 Emperor Henry II assigned the county of Desenzano and with it the castle to rural Count Boson I.

At the end of the 19th century it passed into state ownership and housed a military garrison in which Alpine soldiers and bersaglieri found a place.

In 1969 it became municipal property and hosts exhibitions and conferences in its halls.

Coordinates: 45°28'10"N, 10°32'16"E

Address

Via CastelloDesenzano del Garda Italy

Contact

+39 030 374 8726

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Day trips

Castello – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotte di Catullo, Aquaria, Museo Internazionale della Croce Rossa, Torre monumentale di San Martino della Battaglia.

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Ruins, Historical place, Archaeological site
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3.7 miNE
45°29'43"N • 10°36'15"E
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Specialty museum, Museum
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4.4 miSE
45°25'31"N • 10°36'9"E
Torre monumentale di San Martino della Battaglia, Sirmione
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History museum, Military museum, Museum
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2.5 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Rocca di Lonato, Lonato del Garda
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2 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
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3.1 miNW
View point, Forts and castles
Castello di Padenghe, Padenghe sul Garda
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6.2 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles
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Church
Duomo di Castiglione delle Stiviere - Santi Nazario e Celso, Castiglione delle Stiviere
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5.7 miS
Forts and castles, Historic walking areas, Historical place
Castello, Castiglione delle Stiviere
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