Things to do in Calcinato Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Civic Tower is one of the historical and characteristic monuments of the city of Lonato. The construction was started in 1555 and featured an onion dome, then modified to a short overbuilding adorned with battlements. Characteristic was the hammer sound of the bells that regulated the life of the Lonatesi.

Example of Baroque architecture, built on a project by the Lonatese Paolo Soratini. The aerial dome and the façade decorated with marble elements are remarkable. In 1980 he received from the Pope the title of Basilica Minor. It is enriched inside by frescoes, stuccoes and altarpieces by Venetian authors, including Balestra, Cignaroli and Licino.

The Rocca di Lonato dates back to the tenth century, when it was built on top of the relief of the morainic amphitheater in the center of Lonato del Garda. Its function was to defend and protect the surrounding city. Under the management of the Visconti, the walls were extended to the inhabited village. After passing ownership to the Gonzaga and the Republic of Venice, since 1920 the structure has been managed by Ugo Da Como and its Foundation.

The Bonoris Castle of Montichiari was built around 1107, on the hill of San Pancrazio. In the middle of the 17th century the building was abandoned, and in 1862 most of the walls collapsed. In 1891 Count Bonoris decided to restructure the castle himself, with the help of Carlo Menchiotti. In 1996 the building was repurchased by the Municipality of Montichiari.

The Casa del Podestà Museum - Fondazione “Ugo da Como” was founded around the fifteenth century and together with the Rocca complex and the former prisons constitutes the buildings managed by the homonymous Foundation. The Museum has approximately 52,000 volumes and several manuscripts and prints. Of particular interest are the letters of Ugo Foscolo dedicated to Countess Marzia Martinengo and several drawings by Tiepolo.

The Castle of Drugolo or Castello Averoldi was built before the year 1000 with the main function of a convent. The first owner is believed to be Rataldo Averoldo to whom the building was donated by Ottone I of Germany. Below he passed into ownership of different families until he reached the Barons Della Quara, who still own it today. The Castle has a square plan divided into different floors and with drawbridge at its entrance.

The Mazzucchelli Museums consist of the Museum of Fashion and Costume, Wine and Corkscrew Museum and the Giammaria Mazzucchelli House Museum. The Wine and Corkscrew Museum offers the public a large collection of 2000 pieces among vintage corkscrews and other objects concerning wine cultivation. Of great interest are also the panels that illustrate the techniques and the various phases of cultivation and processing until you reach the last phase, that of bottling wine.

The ancient Abbey of Maguzzano at the end of the 8th century stood on a Roman road. In 1491 it was entrusted to the monastery of S. Benedetto in Polirone and was adorned by the Risorgimento Church and the elegant cloister. The church preserves an Altarpiece, the work of the Moretto school.

South of Lonato, lies the "Furnace of Eddies", where recently were found six Roman brickworks. They seem to bear witness to the presence of an important craft complex, dating to the 1st-2nd century AD, that has probably supplied building material for the construction of several buildings and villas in the neighboring territory.

The Castle of Desenzana del Garda was built in the Middle Ages and reflects the characteristics of the city itself. It is thought that the structure was built on the foundations of a Roman castle. The enlargements carried out over the years were intended to host military and shelter formations for the local population. There are only a few walls left of the old castle. The property boasts a beautiful view of Lake Garda.

Presumably attributable to the Roman citizen Decentius, Roman Villa had more constructive periods between the end of the Republican era (1st century BC) and the late Imperial age (see sec. A.D.) and represents the most important witness in Northern Italy of late antique Roman villa.

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Maddalena, built on the area of the ancient parish church, dominates the Main Square of Desenzano del Garda and offers inside many important works, including the famous painting of the Last Supper by Tiepolo, a beautiful cycle of works by Andrea Celesti dedicated to Mary Magdalene.

The museum was established during the 90s, and took its name in honor of Giovanni Rambotti, the famous personality of the '800. In the interior there is a large collection of archaeological finds dating from prehistory, especially the bronze era. The most famous piece of the museum is the Plough of Lavagnone (2000 BC), a wooden object from the civilization of Polada.

At the museum there is a large collection of miniature trains: from the first models built to the recent ones. Inside, we can find a variety of trains: about five thousand models. A collection of American models should be highlighted.

The Castle of Moniga del Garda was built around the tenth century to cope with the ungarian invasions. Compared to other castles inhabited by local lords, this fortress was used only by the people who took refuge in their environments in the event of danger. The building has preserved its architectural structures up to the present day.

The castle is well preserved, perhaps because having never been inhabited by a gentleman it has not suffered looting and destruction. The castle built in the tenth century did not undergo major architectural upheavals.

Based on initiative of the 'Automobile Club of Brescia and some fans of the Mille Miglia is intended to introduce one of the world's most important and beautiful racing competition.

The Museum houses the exhibits coming from the Valle Sabbia, from the stilts of Lucone di Polpenazze, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and from the Roman necropolis of Salò: cave bears, pyrogae, mythological water bottles and more.

The tower of San Martino della Battaglia di Desenzano is 74 meters high and was raised between 1880 and 1893, by the architect Frizzoni of Bergamo and by the engineers Monterumici and Cavalieri, in memory of the battle held on 24 June 1859. The tower is decorated inside with frescoes depicting Renaissance episodes. In the park there is an ossuary, which houses the remains of 2,619 Italian and Austrian soldiers.

The Ornithological Civic Museum was inaugurated in 1996. It exhibits about three hundred specimens that are part of the Collection of the Municipality of Lonato, purchased in 1979 by the “Don Calabria” Institute. The museum structure expanded in 2000 with the addition of windows with Brazilian birds and migratory birds from Lake Garda.

San Pietro in Mavino is the oldest church in Sirmione. It was built in the Lombard era in the 8th century BC and was then the subject of various changes. Do not miss the interior frescoes dating back to the 13th-16th century. The Church is located in a splendid panoramic position nestled among olive trees.

The Scaliger Castle of Sirmione originates from the middle of the thirteenth century. The castle was built with the function of defending the city from possible attacks of the time. This one has three entrance doors, three towers and a keep with an altitude of 47 meters. Today, the building is one of the most complete and best preserved castles in Italy.

The church of Santa Maria Maggiore represents one of the most evocative examples of fifteenth-century architecture in Garda. Near the Rocca Scaligera, it stands out for the beauty of the terracotta decorations and the apse structure.Among the various works of art are the wooden statue of the Madonna and a painting depicting the Apostles' Supper.

The Caves of Catullus are the remains of an ancient Roman villa that was built between the end of the first century BC and the beginning of the first century AD. Sirmione. The name cave comes from the episode that tells that the first explorers, when they saw it in the fifteenth century, believed it was a cave covered by vegetation. In 1948 the entire area was restored by the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage.

Since 1973, the Civic Museum of Valtenesi has been located within the Visitor Center of the Archaeological Naturalistic Park of the Rocca. The exhibition is divided on two levels where archaeological, landscape and naturalistic finds from the territory of Manerba del Garda are hosted.

The Rocca di Manerba del Garda was most likely built in the Middle Ages. Only the foundations remain of the castle since, in 1573, it was destroyed at the behest of the Venetian Provider. Today, the numerous finds found on site are kept at the Archaeological Museum of Valenesi.

La Tomba del Cane is located in Brescia. It is a monument in neo-Gothic style and with a square plan. It was built in 1860, designed by the architect Rodolfo Vantini, in honor of the accountant Angelo Bonominicco, who, at his death, had left all his belongings to the hospital, and his business partner Giuseppe Simoni. The tomb never welcomed the two bodies, rather, according to popular tradition, a dog was buried there, from which the monument draws in the name.

The museum presents about 4500 works inside it. It is divided into several sections in which paintings, sculptures, drawings and graphics created by Italian and foreign artists are exhibited. Most of the works belong to the '900. The museum is very accurate to the smallest detail.

The Art Gallery is housed in Palazzo Martinengo da Barco. First, this art gallery was housed in Palazzo Tosio and then changed its headquarters in 1908. The museum consists of 25 rooms that show the history of Brescia art with works by Lotto del Romanino and Raphael. In addition, in the museum we can also admire contemporary works.

It's a shining example of the Lombard architecture in northern Italy and is home to the city museum in which you can find many works of art of the history of Brescia.

The Castle of Brescia dominates the Cidneo hill, from which it also takes the double denomination. The Cidneo is a block of classical rock. The castle is surrounded by numerous trees and defensive walls. The heart of the castle is the Keep built by the Visconti of Milan in the first half of the '300. The building has a rectangular base with crenellated walls. Today the castle, is one of the most beautiful and visited monuments in the city, is home to the civic Museum of Weapons “Luigi Marzoli”.

The Tower of Porta Bruciata is very old, dates back to the twelfth century and is located on one of the doors of the city walls of Brescia. About 30 meters high it was built as a fortified door for access to the city from the west side. Even today the structure of the tower is used as a passage from Piazza della Loggia to Via dei Musei.

The Roman Museum, located in the ancient Capitolium, was opened in 1998. Located in an area of great archaeological importance, the structure presents a vast teaching material for the history of the area. You can admire and study closely the typical Roman dwelling in addition to the noble residences of the Middle Ages, the ancient temple (I century AD) and many other structures of ancient origins. Currently, the Museum is closed for reasons related to a renovation.

The Tower of Hercules was built in the 2nd century AD, and served as a lighthouse for navigation. Architecture is due to the architect Caio Servio Lupo. An external staircase connects the three floors of the tower, which was built as a consecration to Mars, God of War. In the Middle Ages, the Tower of Hercules was converted into a fortification.

Built in 1664, it replaced the existing public theater. The Academy of Theater brought together the nobility of the area through equestrian activities, fencing and the exercise of the elements of the art of aesthetics, preferred by the city noble class of the time. The theater offers the city a variety of artistic events that attract a chosen audience with the aim of amazing and exciting.

In the city of Brescia in addition to other libraries, the most important is the Queriniana library, which was built in 1746 and takes its name from Bishop Angelo Maria Querini. This library has three sections: a historical section dedicated to the Risorgimento, an artistic section and one of local studies. Now there are more than 500,000 works in this library. There is also a media library, since 2001.

It has a Romanesque circular shape and it was built in the eleventh century.It has undergone several additions over the centuries,such as the chancel with two side chapels.

Built in neoclassical style and adorned with numerous statues and paintings by Michelangelo's descendants, it contains the important altarpiece by Titian.

The Garden was named after its founder, the famous Trebbo Trebbi. The agronomist, from his great passion for nature, had the garden built right in his home. Being a good researcher, he enriched this green space with numerous specimens (about 1200) of different species. Over the years, the space was expanded to get to take on current appearances, which present a great teaching material and also aesthetic. The garden is open for all interested parties.

The main church in town in Mannerist and Baroque style, built between the seventeenth and early nineteenth century,it is rich in artistic works. Its dome is the third largest in size in Italy.

The Mastio Castle of Pozzolengo was built in the twelfth century. Its purpose was to defend the inhabitants from the invasions of the Magiari. During the 15th and 16th centuries, several restorations were made at the castle. In fact, this was greatly expanded. The building has a trapezoidal structure, with numerous cylindrical towers, one of which has been transformed into a bell tower.

La Torre del Pegol is located in Palazzo Broletto in Brescia. The date of construction is unknown, but some 12th-century manuscripts show the tower's resistance to an earthquake. The building, built of stone, has a height of about 54 meters and consists of four clearly visible levels. After the various renovations, since 2007 the tower is open to the public again.

The Castle of Pozzolengo was built approximately in the 9th — 10th century, rebuilt in the 13th century and renovated in the 16th century; it has a trapezoidal plan and rises on Mount Fluno. In the curtain of the walls with Guelph battlements, cylindrical towers are inserted and inside the Castle you can admire the remains of the Church of San Lorenzo martyr.

The more homogeneous architectural complex of the city and example of Renaissance "closed square";the main building is the Palazzo della Loggia, now Town Hall.

The Palazzo della Loggia, or more simply the Loggia, is a Renaissance palace located in the homonymous square, now the seat of the municipal council of Brescia. The white marble facade vertically consists of two distinct architectural sections. In the lower section, there are a series of columns and pillars. At the top is the lead hull, shaped like a hull, replacing the original ceiling, a small lead dome and a wooden ceiling, which contained three paintings by the Titian, burned in a fire from 1575.

The Museum was founded in 1990 by Ken Damy, a well-known photographer who, thanks to the experience gained in the most prestigious photo galleries, chose to promote the art of photography for himself, transforming the gallery in cultural association. Inside, the international art scene covers over 500 square meters over 8 exhibition halls. The museum hosts approximately 40 exhibitions per year by international artists.

Palazzo Martinengo Villagna is located in the city of Brescia and was built in the '600 with framed windows and a courtyard. In 1907 the building was purchased by the Bank of San Paolo and the interior of the building was modified by the architect Egidio Dabbeni.

The Museum was opened in 1978 by Luigi Mostabilini, Catholic bishop. Inside it houses a large collection of sacred works of art coming from the Brescia territory, well organized into sections: the gallery, the goldsmiths, the illuminated codes and the liturgical fabric. The Museum is managed by the Diocese of Brescia and is available to all interested parties.

The museum was opened in 1988 and presents one of the most important collections of weapons, both in the regional and European sectors. He owns more than 500 pieces of armor of fifteenth-century origins and beyond: flies, halberds, firearms, and numerous other types of military objects. It is the place for those interested in the war world.

The Museum brings together the documents and objects from the period between 1789 (French revolution) and 1870 (taking of Rome). The Museum had several locations, since 1959 it has been headquartered at the great Mile in Castello which was also inaugurated in October 2005. The museum contains a number of documents that testify to the period of the French Revolution given its importance for Brescia.

Headquarters of the Town Hall since the beginning of the 20th century, it was built in 1800.It was the residence of the noble Gelmetti family; it was entrusted to the Municipality in 1883, which bought it in 1888. Inside there are richly frescoed rooms.

The Pallata was built in stone in the middle of 1200. The name probably comes from a palisade erected as a defense. It is 31.10 meters high up to the battlements, its plan is square and the grandiose masonry comes with thin loops. In 1596, a fountain designed by Antonio Carra was added at the foot of the Pallata, who also sculpted the statues depicting Brescia armata and its main rivers.

Parish church of 1510 subject to various extensions and renovations in the '700. It has a neoclassical facade with a large central window and an impressive bronze door, the work of the sculptor Carnessali. It is worth noting inside the seventeenth-century organ and the canvases by Brusasorci and Andrea Celesti.

The most important theme museum, not only in Italy, but throughout Europe. In the whole we find photographs by famous authors, ancient cameras, rooms. We can see more than 8,000 volumes dedicated to photography and cinematography. Every year the Museum organizes photographic competitions.

The Museum houses a large collection of objects and documents of great scientific importance throughout the area. It is an educational and research center that deals with promoting the natural values of the Brescia area. The elements are well organized in different rooms: natural, archaeological, mineral and mountain environments; there is a rich library and garden. Admission is free.

The Historical Museum of the Nastro Azzurro, managed by the Federation of the Province of Brescia del Nastro Azzurro, was founded in 1943 at the headquarters of the Municipal Palace. Today, the Museum is located in the prestigious Palazzo Fantoni, where military decorations and relics are welcomed in the exhibition halls that document the thirteenth-century history of the Italian Soldier.