Gardone Riviera

View of the Lake Garda, near Gardone Riviera

The shrine of Italian victories in Gardone Riviera

Torre San Marco in Gardone Riviera

Gardone Riviera is a town in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. It is situated on the western shore of Lake Garda. The town is famous for the Vittoriale degli Italiani, a former residence of the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio. He donated it to the Italian State before his death. It is now a national monument and houses a MAS fast military ship and the plane on which D'Annunzio raided Vienna. The town also contains The Giardino Botanico Fondazione André Heller, a botanical garden maintained by artist André Heller.

Lombardy Highlights

Italy in Brief

Air Pollution in Milan is Back on People’s Minds. Here’s Why.

As Milan kicks off an international conference on air pollution, we take a look at why its smog can’t stay out of the spotlight.

Inspired Stays

Gerry’s Bar at the Grand Hotel et de Milan

Grand Hotel et de Milan: Verdi’s Old Quarters on the Edge of the Quadrilatero

With an old townhouse feel just a five-minute walk from Teatro alla Scala, the Grand Hotel et de Milan has opera ties and old-world glamour that make the experience unrepeatable in any other city.

Culture

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Food & Drink

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Italy in Brief

Low-Cost Carrier Ryanair Cuts Flights to Sardinia and Sicily, Criticizing New Italian Directive

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Recipes From Lombardy

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Pasta Rasa: “Grated” Pasta Soup

Try this hearty soup with quick grated pasta for a super-easy cold-weather comfort food.

Recipes

Mantova-Style Pumpkin Pasta, Perfect for Fall

In this savory autumnal recipe, Mantova’s traditional tortelli di zucca filling of roasted pumpkin, cheese and spices is used instead as a free-form pasta sauce.

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