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Garda (VR)

Garda
Comune
Comune di Garda
Garda, Verona.jpg
Garda is located in Italy
Garda
Garda
Location of Garda in Italy
Coordinates: 45°34′N 10°43′E / 45.567°N 10.717°E / 45.567; 10.717Coordinates: 45°34′N 10°43′E / 45.567°N 10.717°E / 45.567; 10.717
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


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