Desenzano city centre – Half-day tour

The Castle
10 minutes walk from Piccola Vela Hotel

Summer schedule: open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 to 12 am and from 4.30 to 7.30 pm. Of Medieval origin it rose on the base of a Roman castrum.
Completely restored it allows to enjoy one of the most beautiful view of the Garda. During the summer season, different events such as theatrical performances, outdoor movie theater and country festival are organized in its courtyards.

La Villa Romana
10 min on foot from Piccola Vela Hotel

Summer timetable: open from Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
It’s the most important Roman Villa in North Italy, with beautiful mosaic floors and a little museum inside.

Il Museo Civico Archeologico G.Rambotti
5 min on foot from Piccola Vela hotel

This museum has a collection of Mesolithic and Neolithic archeological evidences and it conserves the oldest plough in the world.

Il Duomo
10 min on foot from Piccola Vela Hotel

Summer timetable: everyday from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The cathedral of Desenzano was built in 1582, it has a basilical plant and three naves and it represents one of the most beautiful example of Late Renaissance in the area. Inside you can admire the wonderful S.S. sacramento Chapel by the Italian artist Gian Battista Tiepolo.