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Desenzano del Garda has some
pleasant winding historic streets between the
town's castle on its hill, and the lakeshore
below. A busy road runs along the edge of the
lake, and on the inland side is a small peaceful
harbor, where little boats are moored and swans
glide about in front of several comfortable
cafe-bars. A larger marina is situated along the
shore, protected by an imposing harbor wall.
It's a pleasant place to wander with views over
the lake, pretty lanes and enough shops for
window-shopping.
Once you have
explored the waterfront and shopping streets,
head up narrow Via Castello to the town's small
fortress, the Castello. Various events are held
here, including summer concerts. Parts are
sometimes open to the public; you can often
wander into the courtyard and look around.
Desenzano's Roman villa is another historical
sight worth visiting: the ruins, mosaics and a
small museum can all be admired. Desenzano also
has an archaeological museum (limited afternoon
opening hours) with prehistoric and Bronze Age
exhibits from the town and surrounding area.
Both the villa and the archaeological museum are
closed on Mondays.
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