Garda | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Garda | |
Location of Garda in Italy | |
Coordinates: 45°34′N 10°43′E / 45.567°N 10.717°ECoordinates: 45°34′N 10°43′E / 45.567°N 10.717°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Province / Metropolitan city | Verona (VR) |
Frazioni | - |
Government | |
• Mayor | Antonio Pasotti |
Area | |
• Total | 16.11 km2 (6.22 sq mi) |
Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
Population (1 June 2007) | |
• Total | 3,802 |
• Density | 240/km2 (610/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Gardesani |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 37016 |
Dialing code | 045 |
Patron saint | Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
Saint day | 15 August |
Website | Official website |
Garda is a comune on the shore of Lake Garda, in the province of Verona, region of Veneto, Northeastern Italy.
It is one of the more characteristic towns on the east Coast of the homonymous biggest lake in Italy: the Lake of Garda. Garda is only 32 kilometres (20 miles) from the city of Verona, and is one of the smallest towns in the whole province. In 1946 in one of the banks, two golden ingots belonged to the Nazis had been found in a bank in Garda. These ingots came from the treasure hidden in the Marnate's Bunker.
The historical centre of the town, with narrow streets, is still intact. The main income of the town is tourism.
Punta San Vigilio and Baia delle Sirene, Lago di Garda
Villa degli Albertini
S. Vigilio church
Villa Brenzone - Punta San Vigilio
Villa Brenzone - Punta San Vigilio
Palazzo Fregoso