Weekend in Sirmione. One day on Lake Garda (Italy)

So I got to one of the brightest impressions of the October trip to Italy - Lake Garda.
Most big Lake Italy, located at the foot of the Alps and is a favorite holiday destination from Italians. How do I understand them!

Despite the fact that the trip was in the second half of October, I fully felt the resort mood and had a great time.

The next day, after a walk along and inspecting almost all of its attractions, I went to the railway station. I have acquired the train in advance, it remains only to navigate at the station and do not intersect the train.

How to get to Lake Garda from Verona?

Lake Garda can be reached by train, bus, car or with a guided tour. The distance from Verona is only 44 km away.

On train You will come only to two resort cities: Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda. Time to 20-30 minutes. Ticket to Desenzano costs from 4.25 euros.

Bus route Frams eastern Bank Lake. Of course, the trip will be more picturesque, but in time it will turn out longer. The bus travels to Peschiera, then follows Lazice, Garda, Malcesine, to Riva Del Garda. With buses, I did not understand, but I know that two routes №162 and 163 follow the eastern shore. The schedule can be clarified on the bus station (it is opposite the railway station), and tickets depends on the tariff mesh, i.e. From the distance of the trip.

Taxi trip, from Verona in Sirmione, will cost about 5500 rubles (depends on the current course). .

Excursion tour From Verona is one of the most comfortable options to see Garda. Besides cheaper than a taxi trip. Prices vary from 4,000 to 5,000 rubles. It includes a bus and boat cycling. When you choose a tour, pay attention to the duration and language of communication. Most likely a guide will be proposed on english language. But if we consider this trip, as a transfer and the opportunity to practice in English, then why not?))

During travel planning, I was overtaking the flour of choice. On the one hand, I really wanted to see the town of Sirmione on the peninsula (it hurts it was good in photographs), on the other hand, attracted more northern Malcesine. Alps are already starting in the vicinity of the city. You can climb the top of the mountain on the funicular and stick from beauty that opens from a bird's eye view.

As a result, due to limited time, I still chose Sirmione. Before Malcesine, I would have to get on the bus about three hours.

Walk in Desenzano Del Garda

At first I went to the embankment. The first thing that rushed into the eyes is a large number of yachts. From the wind the mast a little swayed and made a melodious ringing.

The town seemed to me quiet and deserted. Perhaps Desenzano has not yet woke up, and can the tourist season ended and the city healed his calm, measured life.

I walked a little along the embankment, I obsessed the local old men and ducks. Olders did something violently discussed, and ducks seemed to just enjoy life.

Slender Mast Forest blocked the view of the lake and I really wanted to take a walk around the pier past the lighthouse and look at Oz. Garda without additional elements.

On the backdrop of the photo already seen the foothills of the Alps. However, the photo cannot transmit all the beauty. Alas.

My the main objective Today's day - the town of Sirmione on the peninsula. The most interesting way to get to it is water. According to reviews, I knew that in the summer, the transport runs along the water surface of Garda quite regularly. But in the fall ... ..

About half an hour I have a kopel over the schedule of the boat movement and disassembled with prices. And I was confused by the fact that there was no soul on the pier. It turned out that the nearest flight will be only in an hour. What to spend time? To accommodate a cozy cafe and drink a cup of aromatic coffee with croissants or boil up the castle to the castle and look around the neighborhood? Well, I think you guessed)

I did not spend time on the inspection of the castle itself, but I wondered around. Like all such buildings of the late Middle Ages, Desenzano Castle looks very harsh. High walls with teeth, towers, thick walls. The function he had the most simple - to protect the local population. There was no beauty and speech.

But from the terrace in front of the castle there is a magnificent view of the city, the lake and the mountains.

How to get to Sirmione from Desenzano?

On the berth dissensen there is a schedule of motion of boats and a tariff mesh. The cost of the ticket will depend on the distance. The figure shows the city on the lake. Garda, which can be reached by water.

This is a schedule of motion water transport. Unfortunately, the bright sun did not leave me a chance to make a decent photo, but the general meaning is understandable. The schedule indicates the departure time from Desenzano and the arrival time to the end point. Below the schedule reflects the reverse event.

And this is a tariff mesh, which can be navigated at the cost of the passage. Because of the flare in the photo, the tariff is not visible on the route Desenzano - Sirmione. In fact, the tariff is "2", the cost of the ticket is 4 euros. But to a boychizin you can ride for 10.90 euros.

uPD. 02/15/2018

Thanks to Svetlana (see Comments) We have a fresh schedule of ships in your readable form.

When buying a ticket at the checkout, I clarified - in one direction I will go or return also on the ship. The fact is that the trip go back is cheaper - 6 euros. I chose - only one way.

Well, for goodbye quiet desenzano. From the city I have a light taste of inexpensive. I did not have time to try it.

Sirmione Time on the way is 20-30 minutes. At first I was sitting on the top deck and caught warm, sunbeams. But in open water rose a strong wind and had to go down.
As you can see, a little people.

Pier in Sirmione

As soon as the boat began to approach the peninsula and I saw the powerful tower of the castle of Scaligers, I realized that it was " that is the place". You know, it happens to overtake such a feeling .... It seems to be the first time you are in the city, cafe, on the waterfront, but it does not matter where and immediately understand that this is 100% mine.

Straight near the pier "graze" ducks and swans.

A small area in front of the pier. The weather is just wonderful. Sunny, warm ... ..

Meanwhile, in the "Village Gadyukino" ...... minus 13 and snow shower. I can not believe.

Walk through Sirmione. A lot of photos and very little text

In the times of the Roman Republic in Sirmione there was a resort. Many famous families contained their own villas on the peninsula. What is interesting Sirmione? In addition to a successful location, beaches and a wonderful climate, in the town there is a picturesque fortress of scaligers with access to the sea Lake, the vintage ruins of the "Grottle" and thermal springs. In my opinion, it is quite enough to pay enough time to the resort town.

First of all, I went to the impregnable military citadel - Sirmione Castle or Scaligener Castle. Yes Yes. He was built those the most scaligers who ruled Verona.

Before you go inside, let's go around it on the left. A narrow path leads to the lake. And why did I want him to name it for the sea?

Rips around the castle seem to separate it from the mainland and divide the peninsula into two parts.

Right on the shore cleaning the swans. Cute picture.

The walls of the fortress come close to water. I will explain the reasons for such an interesting design.

Cost input ticket Makes up 4 euros. Inside there is a small exposition of various ancient antiquities, but I was more interested in beautiful views.
You can see the lifting bridge in the photo, which connects the Citadel with the mainland.

It is from here that the pleasure boats go on Lake Garda. Water excursion is short, only 25 minutes, but the types of water opens chic!

And here is the explanation of the architectural solution. The castle has its own harbor, which is perfectly visible from the tower.

Photos from the highest point of the tower. Before us to continue the peninsula. Somewhere there, for greens, hides the most extreme point Sirmione - Grotto Katulla.

And this is the long part of the peninsula adjacent to the mainland. The Sun treacherously looks into the camera lens.

Cute picture with a quiet harbor for yachts and boats.

Another look at the lake ... .. and it's time to move on. And so do not want. From above you can see all the surroundings and, believe me, there is something to see.

In order to show all the power and beauty of the scaliger castle, I attach photos from the Internet, from a bird's eye view.
Wonderful look, isn't it?

From the main goal of the castle, my path lies with the very greenery, which I saw from the tower. On the map this place is indicated as the grottoes of the clock. I have no idea what it is, but very interesting. Fantasy suggests that these are some grotes, caves and other natural beauty.

On the path of the eyes, it also clings some interesting details. The camera works in full.

Absolutely crazy souvenir shop. What is there just no. It is impossible to tear off.

Here I generally forgot to go. A striking rouse blossom in October.

Plate on the wall of the house. I wonder what it means?

Catullo terms in Sirmione

In Sirmion, there are the most famous terms on Lake Garda. On their visit you need to allocate a whole day or at least half a day. My saturated route did not assume thermal procedures at all.
Put in his infinite virtual notebook a check mark "I need to return".

I went to the complex with a celebrating interest. The cost of visiting seemed very high to me. However, all the information is on the site - http://www.termedisirmione.com.

Of course, these are not the only terms on the lake. If you specify the goal, then the route needs to be planned so as to have time to swim and relax.

Grotto Katulla

From the main entrance to the term to the Katulla can be reached by elktromobile for 1 euro. I learned about this opportunity only when I returned back.

Despite the fact that by this time I had time to get tired and "discarding" legs, I do not regret the missed opportunity. And now I will tell why.

While walking to Gott Katulla, I decided to deviate from the route and go down to the lake, or rather to the beach. How should it be good in summer.

Wooden berth is generally some infinity in its pure form. Magic picture, one of my favorites. I unceremoniously rushed at the pier and decided to relax a little. My privacy was disturbed only by a pleasure boat, which sometimes sailed by.

In the purest water a lot of small fish.

As it turned out, the grotow is not natural caves at all, but huge complex Archaeological excavations. Oh yeah! I love landmarks. Apparently, make themselves to know unrealized children's dreams to become an archaeologist.

This is how powerfully looks a miracle.

The cost of the entrance ticket - 6 euros. In addition to inspecting the excavations themselves, you can visit the museum.

Many sources use another name - Villa Katulla. Strictly speaking, it was not at all a villa, but a huge sanatorium for Roman nobility.

Let's walk through the ancient ruins who remember times to our era.
Wonderful wall, isolated from flat stones.

Now it is no longer clear what it was ... .. A window with a view of Lake Garda or exit to the terrace.

The remains of the arch.

Jerusalem (in the Gethsemane Garden) are growing olives about 2000 years. At least it says the legend.

It was under this olive and sighed me. 🙂 I am so tired that I decided to go out and lie down on a shop. Apparently I was so smalleled in the sun that I took and snapped.

I slept just a few minutes, but I felt much better. The most interesting thing is that I was deeply noted anyway on decency and that tourists who walk in the olive garden thought. In general, I noticed that in traveling I seem to change a little, I get another person. Especially if traveling alone. Not an indecent man, and it's easier or ... without stupid conventions.

And once, I allowed myself to take a photo from the Internet to show all the beauty of the peninsula and the scale of the ancient Roman ruins from a bird's eye view.

At the end of the walk, I have doubtedly, whether Lazagan had dinner in a small cafe on the shore of the lake. I do not know why, but in Italy, it is customary for a glass of wine to serve chips. Strange.

In Verona, I returned by bus number 26. Stop is right on the square behind the castle of scaligers. There is also a schedule. Tickets are purchased in the kiosk near the stop.

I really liked the day spent on Lake Garda. I went back, though challenged, but in a beautiful mood and on the rise. The idea of \u200b\u200bride on the banks on the shore of the lake with a check-in to all coastal cities was firmly lit in the head. After all, every resort town with its character and inimitable spirit.

Finally, the publish couple of selfie from Sirmione, so that readers did not think that I tailed a photo on the Internet and invented a walk around the city. These are my attempts during the bus waiting)).

Worried that you will be lost? Agree by individual excursion From Milan in Sirmione. I think that a local resident will tell you much more about this wonderful place.

Located questions from independent trip? I will be glad to answer them in the comments.

Lake Garda (Lago Di Garda) - the largest lake Italy I. popular resort. Around it there is a statement of resort towns, one of the most popular among them - Sirmione and the village (sbrombar and Lugan) in its composition. Why did you choose this city for your holiday on Lake Garda? He combines everything you need for have a nice rest: Excellent beach, transport accessibility, interesting sights.

How to get

I was lucky in this regard and on railway station I was met by the housewife of the apartments that we booked, on our car. The owners of the apartments often provide such courtesy to their guests, so agree to this in advance.
I'll tell you a few words about rail transport Italy is far from the best thing in the country. According to my observations, buses are more comfortable and driving with a greater regularity. Yes, the trains are late, and do it pretty much. Our train from Milan with the total time of the path of less than two hours was late for 40 minutes. At the same time, all ads are delayed to italianAnd we had only to guess what was happening. The wagons themselves also look in the best way, everything is written graffiti. In general, the Italian train, unlike French, left not the best impressions.

What is Sirmione District to choose

Sirmione

Sirmione's city itself is located on a narrow cape, who goes to Lake Garda by 4 kilometers. This place was chosen to rest more ancient Romans, since already in those days they knew about the healing properties of local thermal sources. Ancient Roman poet Katull had his villa here. On its territory is underway archaeological excavationsThe part of the ruins is open to visits (the entrance is paid).


At the entrance in Sirmione is located medieval castle The 12th century, built by the Verona ruling family of scaligers. The castle is a museum. The next pedestrian zone begins. Summer in the town of Burlit Resort life: many cafes and restaurants are working, live music sounds. In the evening central Square There are concerts of classical and jazz music.
Sirmione's official beach is small, pebble, it is always crowded with people. The beach is nearly at the foot of the scaliger castle. The cost of renting sun beds and umbrellas here is higher than in other places. But if you go further along a narrow path (sometimes ankle in water), you will fall on wild beach. That's where real pleasure! The beach is washed out in the rocks of the censes with the waves of the lake. It is not sandy and not pebble, but stone. The bottom consists of stone plates of different heights. Water is clean and transparent as a tear. In the summer it warms up and becomes like pair milk. On the shore, sunbathing is almost impossible, because hard to find a place to leave things. But it can be done in water, from which you just do not want to go out. In general, the beach is super!

Here in Sirmione there is a major thermal complex Katullo with the Aquaria Recreation Center. Thermal water contains sulfur, sodium, bromine, iodine, other trace elements. It is useful for the nervous system, improves metabolism, helps with allergies, contributes to a decrease in blood pressure, is an painful tool. The complex works daily from 10.00 to 22.00, on Thursdays and Saturdays - until midnight. The cost of visits varies from 15 euros 1.5 hours to 53 euros for the whole day. Many hotels provide their guests discount on the thermal complex.

But in Sirmione you can enjoy thermal waters and completely free. A little downtown to the city beach, you will see a small recess, laid out on the edges of the stones. In water, as a rule, sit or lie people. In this place, thermal waters overlook the surface. Water is very warm and even hot, smell like hydrogen sulfide.

Solombar.

This is part of the Commune of Sirmione, located not to the caulation, but at its foundation. In essence, this is the modern part of Sirmione. There is also a travel bureau in the sterrebar as in the Old Town. There are supermarkets here. The Beach of the Solombar is rocky, entrance to Lake Garda for stairs. There are many cafes, restaurants, shops in the sterber. There are points of bicycle rental.

Lugan di Sirmione

This is another village, which is part of the commune commune. I chose him for his rest. In Lugano, an excellent beach. Umbrellas and sun beds, truth, paid, but they do not need to use them. You can sunbathe on the grass under the trees. Entrance to the lake pebble, but further in the water of sand.
In the village two major supermarket. There is another major thermal complex Virgilio between Lugano and the Colombar. True, it is not designed for recreation, but for treatment. There are programs for the treatment of ENT organs, rheumatism, unique methods of treating deafness are used.
Free Wi-Fi can be found in the local library during her work hours. There is a special room to work on the computer. The library also performs the functions of the tourist office: here you can take the map of the area and get information.
In Lugano there is a small park with children's and sports grounds.

All settlements of the Sirmione commune are connected by a single transport network. Buses walk on schedule, the fare is 1 euro. But we did not use them, since everything is close enough.


Once a week in the village comes a small mobile market. In Lugano, it happens on Thursdays. Come on the beach, we saw the accumulation of cars and people near him. Basically sell clothing and teaching. Prices begin from 5 euros. Looking at this assortment, an excitement appears to choose and buy yourself something beautiful. Sellers are mainly some kind of Asian nationality, which suggests that things of the same origin, although many are written that they are produced in Italy. The conditions of fittings are the wildest - for improvised tissue screenings or at the entrance to the trailer, which brings memories of the beginning of the 90s. Nevertheless, I have not been kept and after several fittings I became a happy owner of beautiful leaky jeans, T-shirts with a cat for 5 euros Made in Turkey and a handker with a print in the form Eiffel Tower. Here it is a simple female happiness! Here the market sell fresh fish, which is immediately fry and also sold. Local wines, cheeses and other products are also offered. In the hour of the day, unexpectedly, the trade turned and left, as if nothing was, until next week.

Sirmione is a bright and unusual city resort of Lake Garda, famous for its painting, abundance of upscale hotels, a healing thermal source and a variety of attractions. We have already told about hotels and terms in previous articles, today's material was decided to dedicate the sights of the popular therapeutic resort Italian Lake-Giant.

Sirmione (Italy): Sights of the Resort

1. Castello Scaligero.. Perhaps the most famous and recognizable landmark of Sirmione is the Caligers Castle (Rocca Scaliger, Castello Scaligero). This object is a powerful fortress that Garda's water surrounds. Castello was built as one of the parts of defensive structures designed to protect Verona from the invasion of troops from Milan. Scaligener Castle erected for almost 50 years: from the second half of the XII century to the beginning of the XIII century. Then the magnificent structure has become the property of the Venice Republic. Legs used it to control the residents of Sirmione and nearby communes. After some time, another fortress was erected in the neighboring settlement of Pesbjer, because of what Rocca Scaliger was unjustly forgotten and converted to the warehouse. New life Attractions began at the beginning of the 20th century, when the castle became the property of the state. You can get into the fortress only on the suspended bridge. Castello retained the courtyard in the original form, two gear towers, three guard towers at the corners of the fortress, and two inputs. Internal interiors of the castle have undergone a lot of changes - their initial species failed to save. Today this place allows you to feel the greatness of past Italy, visit the fascinating museum of natural history and enjoy the exciting views of Lake Garda and its surroundings.
2. Harbor Castello Scaligero. A very remarkable part of the scaliger castle is its harbor. It was built in the XIII century and served as a protective facility for the fleet of the rock family (fortress owners). The harbor consisted of gear walls rising from water stroit, and three massive observation towers, in which they often contained prisoners. Today, the described attraction has been preserved in excellent condition. It can be admired from the surrounding suspension bridge.
3. Grotto Katulla. The most famous antique attraction of Sirmione is the so-called Catulla grotto. It is located on the very edge of the resort peninsula. The name of this object is actually not connected with reality. The grotto of Katullah is not at all the grotto, in addition, the famous ancient Roman poet Katull here (in the so-called grotto) did not live. The real picture of events is as follows: an antique landmark is the ruins of an ancient villa, which was built during the reasons for the Roman Empire. The romantic name "Grotto" is associated with the fallen walls of this villa, and his binding to Katulla says that the Great Poet once had a "country site" in Sirmion. Antique Villa Roman is built in 150 years. (By the way, Katull died before almost 100 years, in 54 AD). An ancient building was built in the form of a rectangle, had 3 floors and occupied an area of \u200b\u200b2 hectares. Many historians believe that such a luxurious manor belonged to a notable family of patrician. In the past, the object was accompanied by the terms, 2 large halls, a stable, a covered gallery, a parade hall, decorated with 60 columns, etc. In our clock, a small museum operates next to the grotto. Also, anyone can inspect the ruins themselves, stroll among the ruins and study the vintage archaeological finds (frescoes, coins, carved ornaments, decorations and various jewelry, stucco, etc.). In addition, the Lido Delle-Bond beach is not far from the described attraction, in which you can relax and "climb the worm" in any open cafe or restaurant.
4. Church of San Pietro in Mavino. This historic building is located on Manara Square in Sirmione. Garda and its surroundings are literally covered with ancient churches, but this object is considered one of the most ancient in the whole water area. Church of San Pietro in Mavino erected Longobard (the first century AD). In the XIV century, the building was rebuilt and changed. The bell tower of the religious institution was built back in 1070, and the frescoes located inside the church were created during the XII-XVI centuries. In 1320, the church survived the first reconstruction. Later, at the beginning of the XIX century, the landmark acquired a new roof. According to some sources, the name of the church means "high place with vineyards." Inside the structure there is only one non-rectangle in the form of an irregular rectangle. Also here you can see the central apse, which accommodates two more little apse. Next to the church is described above the Grottle of Katulla.
5. Church of Santa Maria Madjor. Initially, there was a Basilica of Longobards, called San Martino in Castro in the place of the current landmark. Today this object is located in the heart of Sirmione. The Church of Santa Maria Madjor was erected in the XV century in the late decorate style. Sightseeing is a temple with one non-oil that is divided with three arcades. The main entrance is equipped with covered galleries consisting of 5 arches. In the past, this item was part of the local cemetery. Inside the church there are 5 altars, an elegant apse, wooden choirs, etc. It is decorated with terracotta statuette, impressive frescoes and paintings. In the church apse, you can admire the statue of Madonna Delle Neva, created in the XV century, and a modern wooden statue called Madonna di throne. Also, the relics of the church include the crucifixion of the XVI century (according to some historians, it was created by Bruousorch) and the picture "The Last Supper", which was written by an unknown master from the Venetian school. By the way, the pillar of the church, located on the right of the facade, is ancient part of object. Many believe that he stands in this place since the time of the Longobard Church. Next to Santa Maria Madjor is the bell tower, erected from the Tower of Scaliger Castle. The famous Sirmony Castello is located next to the landmark described.
6. Church of St. Anna. This object can be attributed to additional buildings of the scaliger castle. Church of St. Anna was built in the XIV century at the entrance to Castello Scaligero (not far from the bridge). The appearance of the basilica is modest and unacceptable. Inside the building is decorated with antique frescoes dated by the XIV-XVII centuries. The altar of the church contains a stone on which there is an image of Madonna, decorated with a frame with a heraldic rock family sign.
7. Castle Square. This object is the historical center of the commune commune. The name of the Castle Square has changed for eight centuries. The present name is the attractions closely connected (guess with what?) With the castle of the scaliger family. The city square was created in the form of an irregular triangle, the basis of which the walls of the fortress serve. The opposite side is formed by a number of 3 and 4-storey buildings located nearby, and the top of the Sirmony Piazza serves a small passage leading in the boat pier. Externally, the closed area looks majestically and modernly at the same time: here travelers and guests of the town are watching the famous medieval fortress, which, as it were, merges with the bright yellow facades of the current buildings. For modern buildings there are a great many cozy Italian restaurants and cafes. By the way, it is on this square worth one of the most famous hotels in Sirmione - Hotel Sirmione, which we told.
8. Sculpture "Kiss". Of course, it is impossible to present Italy, Lake Garda, Sirmione and others settlements Without symbolic monuments and monuments. Metal sculpture "Kiss" is located on the Castle Square, and is the creation of a modern master. She symbolizes the beauty of human love and relationships. The named object is a small monument with the image of two persons who touch each other with tenderness. Despite the name, the sculpture does not show the audience himself kiss, here you can see only a hint of it. Some local residents They believe that the "kiss" depicts the Aristotle of Obstea (millionaire from Greece) and Maria Callas (Opera singer from Greece), who met in Sirmione. The tourists have a certain tradition: everyone who is touching this attraction makes a desire, and in the future expects his speedy exercise.
9. Sculpture "Man and Woman". Another famous city landmark is located near Castello Scaligero, in a cozy squash with benches and picturesque views. "Man and woman" - a bronze sculpture, which shows a woman and a man going through it. The unusual and strange work of the Creator of this outstanding masterpiece has its meaning: only with the help of women, men can improve, move towards their goal and achieve the desired results.
10. Embankment resort. Most. the best place To make an unobtrusive promenade in Sirmione is its 3-kilometer embankment. On the way, you will meet urban attractions (Castle Scaligers, Harbor, Church of St. Anne, etc.), shops, souvenir shops, cafeteria, confectionery and restaurants. Also, a leisurely walk along the lake will build picturesque views and friendly locals.

An amazing, old and romantic town of Sirmione, whose attractions were considered above, is worth visiting every resident of our planet. It reigns its unique and attractive atmosphere, enveloping from the legs to the head and does not want to part with their visitors to the inevitable departure. Treat yourself to a trip to Sirmione and spend on italian resort First-class and saturated vacation with the benefit for soul and health.

We had many historic cities on the trip, and for a variety we decided to spend one relaxed and "non-historical" day on Lake Garda, especially since I wanted to look at these places. Since we initially did not want to hurry anywhere, decided not to bother with the lake and stop in the town of Sirmione - the very near town On our route.

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Lake District

These places fall in love finally and irrevocably. Lake Northern Italy - A separate trip to the trip. And even I, who likes to relax no more than 7-8 days, I admit that such a journey it is necessary to spend two weeks, no less! Feel a leisurely rhythm, a blatant atmosphere, plentyfulness to adorable landscapes and enjoy a truly respectable holiday.

I do not know when I manage to drive around all the lakes. I will tell you a little - suddenly one of you will decide?

Here is Italy. Lake Edge - in its north, near Milan

Here they are closer. Milan I allocated a circle for orientation. Under the numbers are the largest and famous lakes. An asterisk noted Mantua.

1 - Maggiore
2 - Como
3 - Garda

Mantuya In my brain, this lake is not included, although it is also located on the lakes, even on the lakes chain. I really wanted to say about it, because the Palazzo del Those is on its territory. Outside, nothing is particularly noteworthy, this palace keeps amazing, fantastic paintings that I want to see insanely! Everything is painted - both the walls and the ceiling. Places Painting pornographic to bunda, but what can you do - art))

Photo from the Internet

I recently been at the lecture on Italy, and there the lecturer mentioned the lake Maggiore. There are such charms that at least collect the suitcases and rush urgently to look. On small private islands there are amazing villas, historical and natural beautifulness.

For example, Isola Bella, or Beautiful Island. Look at this photo from space

It seems to me that it is already talking about everything. But the photo from the Internet - look at these terraces, on this palace - this is where a fairy tale lives!

There is not far there is a similar island - Madre with Borromeo Palace

And in the north of Lake Maggiore, a legend of the Knight's time was sheltered - the fortress di Kannero, which was built on the small block of the Earth so that the feeling was created as if the Middle Ages came straight from the lake

Miracle, isn't it?

Lake ComoI think the most famous lake resort in Italy. There is also a lot of handsome and interesting, older Europeans and Villa George Clooney.

The biggest lake from all is Garda, but about it just below.

Between these large lakes there are smaller - each with its highlight - Lugano, Varese, Isao ... And this is not counting the historic cities like Bergamo and Brescia, which also deserve attention. And also Milan under the side.

In short, a trip to the lakes, if someone decides, will be 100% fabulous! But it is better not to go in summer - I think in the summer there are tourists like mud.

Garda

We decided to stop only in Sirmione, because we wanted a Razlabuhi. Purely theoretically, Garda can go around the day, but why? To be honest, it seems to me that this lake can be safely distinguished for a whole week. Judge yourself - we spent the whole day in Sirmion and we really did not have enough! We even regretted that I decided to go to Milan - it was necessary to stay here and immediately go to the airport.

Garda is very different. In the south - the lake one, in the north is completely different. There, in the north, the lake is surrounded by mountains, Dolomite Alps. Watch photos on the Internet - here the nature of crazy beauty. If there is no desire to walk, you can go up in the mountains and on the lift. They say the types are opening magic.

Around the garda are located and ordinary resort towns, and towns with a highlight. For example, Lemon Sul Garda (it is in itself, but it is still famous for the fact that the blood of these residents discovered a unique protein that prevents atherosclerosis and heart attacks; now scientists are trying to create a medicine based on this protein).

Next to Garda there are entertainment, which may be more suitable for children, but adults can raise the mood. First, Safari Park (but I have already forgotten where it is specifically). Secondly, the largest in Italy and one of the largest amusement parks in Europe - Gardaland. It is still more water park, and it works only from May to October.

Still north from gard nature Parkin which the name of Nardis is located.

That is here and nature, and history, and pleasure.

Sirmione

And finally, about Sirmione. This is the most famous town on Garde, if I'm not lying

It is located on the southern part of the lake, getting out a thin worm with sushi

Thin passages are filled with narrow streets with stone bridges, with ancient castment Scaligers (I mentioned this family in post), with a large archaeological park and luxury spa hotels.

We arrived closer to dinner, settled into the hotel and went for a walk.

Reached a small pier

I think here is a lot of tourists here, and on this wooden platform there are sunbeds

There are ducks and swans (sorry, I didn't take a swan!) Water is the purest!

Town here

Quiet and silent, because not the season. And find where to dine, also turned out to be a problem, I must say)

Then we went to watch the castle of scaligers. Once this fortress was designed to protect the Scaliger borders from attacks from the north. Note - again "Swallow Tails"

Under a small bridge leading to the castle, the ducks crowded, asking to Nam Yam

We climbed to a high observation tower

View big land - See which narrow peninsula?

View towards the lake. Despite sunny weather, the lake was tightened with a haze, so nothing can be seen in the distance, and so there should be a mountain

Then we went just to walk along the shore.

In Sirmione there are thermal sources, which is why there are many spa hotels. Sources are known from seamless times, and have long flow across lead pipes (it is written on the Internet), some of which come directly into the lake. For example, here. Since the water contain sulfur, then in places in Sirmione smells, let's say, not very nice)

Then we passed through the olive grove to the top, to the archaeological park, which is called the grotow of the Katulla.

Lyrical digression. Katul, if anyone does not know, it was such a Roman poet. You can say, the priest of love lyrics. Or maybe you can not say. But he is known exactly to love lyrics - he dedicated his works by one aunt, which, along the way, was a lady very frivolous and changed men like gloves. And the young Katull sffer fell in love and suffered. And even jealous of her to the manual sparrow, with whom she often played. So if somewhere to meet in art, the mention of lesbian with a sparrow is about her. Lesbia is a pseudonym that Katull gave his muse.

Well, and Katulla had a villa on Sirmione. Of course, it is noticeable where it was concrete, but when Roman ruins found, they were instantly attributed to Katulla. The grotes were called, because when they came across them, the ruins were covered with the earth and reminded the caves.

Now this is a very large archaeological park. I even doubt that there was one villa here - too fat for one.

In general, in Sirmione you feel amazing peace. We, without claiming, thought how well came here for a few days - just be here. This materialized meditation ...

We had a chic, adorable, cozy - right miracle. The only bummer that was waiting for us is that children are not allowed in the spa zone. Seeing how we were upset because of this, the administration went to meet and allowed us to visit the pools after the end of the spa center. We still wanted to go to some procedures in turn, but they walked for so long that it was already too late to record. In general, we blonded a few hours in a row! What is there to go around the lake in one day, if only in Sirmione it is advisable at least 2-3 days.

We went to dinner. Oh, it was a wonderful, tasty and atmospheric restaurant. By evening, it was a bit cold, we sat in the fresh air, wrapped in the blanket. It was wonderful.

By the way, this is where it was not suiced in the plan of food, so it's on Sirmione. In general, the lakes are not cheap. In these places, the respectable public of older is resting for the most part, therefore life here is such a power, measured.

Yes, and even interesting was in the morning. I have long been a picture that Europe is all completely democratic, but I was somewhat mistaken, because I did not get into such hotels. Breakfast was truly chic, and wishes could be treated with champagne. At some point I realized that we are the only young and we are the only one who dared to descend to the table in jeans. All ladies were: a) brightly painted and combed; b) dressed with needles; c) with huge rings and sparkling earrings; d) with bags with gigantic inscriptions Prada and Dolce Gabbana. All men in bright trousers with arrows, pullover with a V-neck and cervical scarves, in leather moccasins on a boss foot. It seems, all Italians. Perhaps this is such an old Italian "school".

And even return to our evening. After dinner, we returned to the hotel and went to thermal pools. One of them was inside, one on the street. Thermal sources here are hot, the water is soft, but it felt that it is impregnated with all sorts of substances. The pool stuffed with all sorts of bulbules, and we swam away there with pleasure.

On the street, the pool was with more rich water, so we were told to do not drive there. And we took turns to the cold (there were 12 - not frost, of course, but in the wet swimsuit is not hot)).

Street thermal pool Made in the form of a bowl that hangs over the ground. Water overwhelms this bowl and overflows through the edge with each of your movement. The pool is highlighted, and steam goes from the water. And here in complete darkness there are only you in luminous water, around a couple, splashing from the bowl of water ... The feeling is that we are sailing among the universe. Such is fantasy ...

Sirmione is a small resort town located on the shore of Lake Garda. If you look at the map of Italy, you can see that Sirmion is located in the north of Italy.

Sirmione on the map of Italy

The city received wide popularity among tourists due to the presence of unique thermal (hot) sources.

Also attracts travelers a beautiful beach on the shore of Lake Garda. The lovers of unique medieval buildings come here to admire the most beautiful fortress built in the 13th century.

The city became a popular holiday destination at the time of the Roman Empire. It was at that time that the wealthy and wealthy residents of Verona actively bought a small villa in Sirmion and several acres of land to relax with their children and friends.

Main attractions

Main tourist attractions Sirmione:

Terms

I would like to pay a separate attention to another "highlight" of the city of Sirmione - thermam. There are many different health facilities with medicinal waters in the city. All of them use natural thermal water, enriched with mineral salts, gray, bromine and iodine.

According to the reviews of people who visited thermal sources Sirmione, the most suitable for the treatment of rhinitis, various gynecological and respiratory diseases are sulfuric water source of boosal.

It is worth noting that therapeutic centers in this small town are located individually and in hotels.
In addition to the treatment, which has come to relax on the terms di Sirmione, it is proposed to visit various raising courses, health programs, rejuvenation, as well as special programs for cleaning and restoring the body. The most popular health Center In Sirmione is Aquaria.

All Terms of Sirmione use natural thermal water, enrichment with gray, bromine and iodine

Beach

Lovers to warm up in the sun, sunbathe, can spend a great time on the beaches of Sirmione.

Beaches There are pebble-sand, lime and vegetable.

Places for recreation are well equipped. There are paid and free beaches.

Weather

The resort is located in the zone of subtropical climate. It is characterized by the loss of a large amount of precipitation throughout the year.

Weather in Sirmione moderately warm.

The average temperature of the air in the very cold month of February is + 3 ° C, and in the very warm month of July + 26 ° C. Despite weatherEach tourist can come to treatment with thermal waters at any time of the year.

How to get to Sirmione

Syramione resort is at a distance of 44 kilometers from the city of Verona.
The route Verona - Sirmione runs bus.
From Verona to Sirmion can also be reached by car or train. Nearest to the resort railway station Located 10 kilometers away. Trains from Milan, Brescia, Verona and Venice arrive to her. From the railway station to the city itself can be reached by car or bus.

On the city itself you can move on foot or on a small tourist train, Which will deliver any person from the fortress of scaligers to thermal waters. The fare on this train is 1.5 euros.

Where to stay on holiday

All over Sirmione is a large number of hotels with various pricing policies. Clean, neat and beautiful numbers will not leave bad impression.
The most popular and prestigious in the city is hotel " Grand Hotel. Terme. " This is a wonderful five-star hotel, which is located in the city center.

The 5-star hotel is located in historical center Sirmione, provides an outdoor pool, spa and sun terrace

From him to most attractions of the city walking 10 minutes. Not far from the hotel is the lake. The rooms are clean and beautiful with all possible amenities.

Also popular among tourists are hotels:

• "Hotel Continental";
• "Hotel Sirmione";
• "Hotel Eden" and others.

Kitchen and restaurants

In Sirmione there are many different restaurants where you can get acquainted with Italian cuisine.

Anyone who wants to order a napletite pizza, pickled fish, seafood, salads and other dishes.

Restaurants are particularly popular among tourists:

• La Speranzina;
• Il porticciolo;
• Caruso and others.

commit virtual walk By the city of Sirmione, you can watching the video:

Sirmione is an excellent Italian resort town in which you can enjoy the wonderful nature, touch the monuments of medieval Italy and have a good rest on thermal waters and improve their health.