Sirmione, whose historic center is located on a peninsula that divides the lower Lake Garda, is a town with a strong tourist vocation that preserves important remains Roman and Medievals. which represent an important destination for cultural tourism. In fact, at the tip of the promontory of the peninsula, there is the largest and most important Roman villa in Northern Italy, called the “Catullus Caves” because probably one of the residences of the famous Latin poet, Catullus. Sirmione, located in a strategically important position, became one of the points of the Scaliger fortification system with the construction of its Castle, clearly visible with its powerful structure, with the crenellated towers and walls.
Today an attractive holiday resort, and also a very fascinating territory from a naturalistic point of view, offers relaxation and culture trails, spas and excellent hotel facilities, in unison with the gastronomic products of its lands.
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