Desenzano hides small secrets and sweet pleasures. Do you feel like uncovering and living them?
Along the water’s edge or through the historic alleyways, for shopping and flavors: The secrets and beauty of Desenzano
Desenzano hides small secrets and sweet pleasures.
Do you feel like uncovering and living them?
Along the water
Stroll along the pier all the way to the lighthouse and beyond. Let your gaze wander past the horizon.
Lie on the beach or dive into the blue waters of the lake for a moment of pure refreshment.
At sunset or in the morning, enjoy the breeze rising off the lake and walk along the lakefront, from Desenzanino beach all the way to the boat dock.
Where to meet the lake:
- the lighthouse
- the lakefront promenade
- Desenzanino beach
- the harbor
Shopping streets
Colorful and elegant, full of accessories, clothing and curiosities: these are the shop windows of Desenzano’s center.
You can pick out a new pair of shoes, an evening dress, an everyday bag, or let yourself be tempted by a piece of jewelry between Via Achille Papa and Piazza Malvezzi, all the way to Via Sant’Angela Merici, passing through Piazza Matteotti.
If you love antiques, you can venture as far as Via Roma to uncover unusual vintage treasures among the small antique shops.
Don’t miss one of the largest markets on Lake Garda, held every Tuesday morning, when the lakefront fills with fashion, homeware and flavors.
Where to shop:
- Bags, jewelry and shoes: Via Achille Papa
- Evening and everyday clothing: Piazza Malvezzi, Piazza Matteotti and Via Sant’Angela Merici
- The antique dealers’ street: Via Roma
- Tuesdays at Desenzano’s market
Secret Desenzano
Would you like to see the oldest plow in the world, a perfectly preserved prehistoric dugout canoe, and discover all the secrets of one of the largest and most prosperous pile-dwelling societies of all time?
The Museo Rambotti, Desenzano’s archaeological museum, is full of incredible treasures.
If you love art, admire Tiepolo’s work in the Cathedral and meet cherubs and beasts among the mosaics of the Roman villa.
Finally, venture along the narrow alleyways that lead up to the Castle. From there, you can admire one of the most beautiful views of the gulf, and if you want to climb even higher, challenge yourself with the steps of the main tower.
The secrets of Desenzano:
- the oldest plow in the world at the Rambotti Archaeological Museum
- the mosaics of the Roman villa
- Tiepolo’s work
- the views from the Castle
Dolce vita
A moment of lightheartedness and pleasure for the eyes and palate: that’s the dolce vita in Desenzano, where you can enjoy an aperitivo in the piazza and at Porto Vecchio, watching life flow around you from the outdoor tables.
In the historic center and along the climb to the Castle, small, charming restaurants open their doors, offering delicious dishes.
Finally, you can enjoy dinner, lunch or a snack in the lakeview venues.
Dolce vita in Desenzano:
- lunch by the lake
- an aperitivo at Porto Vecchio
- dinner through the alleyways of the Castle