Desenzano Castle

Desenzano del Garda, Italy

The ancient Desenzano castle was originally built around the year 1000. Enlarged at the end of the 15th century, the castle never became a real military fort, but served primarily as a refuge for the population. The plan of the castle is an irregular rectangle, with the tower that stands out at the entrance on the northern side, protecting the drawbridge, which loopholes for the chains are still preserved. The castle is open to the public.

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Founded: c. 1000
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Trehan (10 months ago)
We visited Lake Garda from Venice for the day and Castello di Desenzano came up and as a must see place. I beg to differ unfortunately. I'm not sure if the art gallery is on all year round or just when we visited, however, be careful and ask what it is you want to see. We made the error of not asking, then having to pay for what we thought was the castle ruins, but instead we paid for the art event. We weren't told any different or asked what we'd like to see. We then paid again to see the castle ruins. (Whats left of it). Its ok, worth a visit if you're in the area but don't go out your way for it.
Ryan Austin (14 months ago)
We went on a day trip from Verona. It was nice (the part we did see) but unfortunately, despite being marked as open on Google and Tripadvisor, it was closed… we went during the day in February
Brigi Gyorgy (2 years ago)
Nice little castle overlooking the town of Desenzano. We were visiting on the first Sunday of the month when the entry is free, so we didn’t have to pay for the tickets. Dogs can enter only if they are carried by their owners in their arms throughout the visit. You have a really nice view of the city and the lake Garda from the tower.
David Williams (2 years ago)
Nice to see the history of this castle which is a focal point of Sirmione. You need head for heights to get to the top of the tower and to climb lots of steps, but worth it for the view.
Babs (3 years ago)
From outside you face a stunning view, not only of the castle itself but also the surroundings. Beautiful place to take photos, enjoy the view and feel the special sensation of staying around this architetture from centuries ago. It's a place set for a variety of events as well.
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