The Roman Villas
Numerous lordly constructions from Roman times have been discovered in the areas surrounding Lake Garda.
Not to be missed
- Roman villa of Nonii Arrii - Toscolano MadernoRoman villa of Desenzano del GardaCaves of Catullus - Sirmione
Not to be missed
- Roman villa of Nonii Arrii - Toscolano MadernoRoman villa of Desenzano del GardaCaves of Catullus - Sirmione
In Toscolano Maderno, the Roman villa of theNonii Arrii , 1st century A.D., is the only one whose owners are known.
Guided tours and theatrical performances in costume bring to life the splendour of the past during the summer season.
www.comune.toscolanomaderno.bs.it/it/villa-romana-dei-nonii-arrii
Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda
This is the most important archaeological evidence of the great late antique villae in northern Italy.
The building was constructed at the end of the 1st century B.C. and has been remodelled several times until the visible phase dating back to the first half of the 4th century A.D. It is possible that the patron of the last phase was Flavius Magnus Decentius, brother of the emperor Magnentius, from whom the present name of the town of Desenzano is derived.
The museum annexed to the archaeological area houses artefacts found during excavations.
www.museilombardia.cultura.gov.it/musei/villa-romana
Caves of Catullus The 'Grotte di Catullo' refers to the imposing 1st century A.D. villa on the promontory of Sirmione..
The archaeological complex, only partially visible, occupies an area of about 20000 square metres.
In the 15th century, the rediscovery of Catullus' carols, including Carme 31 in which the poet describes his return to his beloved home in Sirmione, suggested the connection with the monumental remains still visible.
The archaeological museum and the surrounding park with some 1,500 olive trees, some centuries old, are one of the most characteristic visits to the lake,
www.grottedicatullo.beniculturali.it
