Lake Garda

Lake Garda

Lake Garda , Ital. Lago di Garda or Benaco, largest lake of Italy, 143 sq mi (370 sq km), between Lombardy and Venetia, N Italy. It is c.32 mi (52 km) long, with a maximum width of c.11 mi (18 km). The northern tip, with Riva di Trento, is an Alpine resort. The Sarca River enters the lake at the northern end; the Mincio River drains the lake. Long celebrated for their beauty and mild climate, the shores are dotted with vineyards and such well-known resorts as Torbole, Maderno, and Gardone.

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Garda, Lake

Garda, Lake (Lago di Garda), Italy Benacus Takes its name from the small town on its shore. Its name means ‘guard’ from guardia. It is also known as Benaco from the Roman name which gave way to Garda when the town assumed authority over the lake in the 9th century.

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Garda, Lake

Garda, Lake Largest lake in Italy, forming the border between Lombardy and Venetia. It has many popular tourist resorts along its shoreline. Area: 370sq km (143sq mi).

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Lake Garda. (Image by Dionysus, CC)