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| Riva del Garda | ||
| province | Trento (TN) | |
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| Residents | 17.370 (2018) | |
| Tourist info web | rivadelgarda.com/de | |
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background
Riva del Garda is a city in Northern Italy. It is located on the north shore of the largest lake in the country, the Lake garda. The lake promenade is one of the most beautiful and elegant. Riva is an important junction from which various roads start. The most important are those after Trento (Trento), which run through the beautiful valley of the Sacra river and that of Ponale.
getting there
By plane
The closest airport is Valerio Catullo Airport in Verona.
By train
The closest train station is in Rovereto, about 20 km away. From there there is a bus that goes to Riva del Garda via Torbole.
In the street
Brenner motorway A22 south, exit "Rovereto sud - Lago di Garda nord"; after the toll booth on the state road SS240, past Mori and Loppio, drive towards Nago. At the large roundabout in Nago, take the exit towards Torbole. Go downhill to Torbole. Once there, take the first exit at the roundabout towards Riva del Garda. Follow the road for about 2 km. After passing the road tunnel under Monte Brione, you will reach the entrance to Riva.
By boat
mobility
See also: Ship connections on Lake Garda
Tourist Attractions
The most impressive way to visit the city is on Piazza III November start with a view of the lake. It is surrounded by ports from the 14th century, all built by Guglielmo de Frissoni da Como.
- Inviolata Church. This church is probably the most beautiful building in Riva. It was built in 1611 at the request of Gaudenzio Mandruzzo, the governor of Rivas and Arcos. The crucifix with the Madonna on the main altar on the left is worth seeing.
- Museo Alto Garda. The Museo Alto Garda (MAG) is located in Piazza C. Battisti and has three permanent (art gallery, archeology and history) and various changing exhibitions. From the roof of the building you have a beautiful view over Riva del Garda.
activities
Sports
Riva del Garda is one of the most popular destinations for many alpine crossings by mountain bike. Among other things, they end in Riva del Garda Heckmair route as well as the Joe Route. Team building Corporate events at the lake Garda
shop
- Weekly market is on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
kitchen
There is a kebab stand in Piazza C. Battisti. The Italian variant of the German-Turkish cult dish is recommended.
nightlife
accommodation
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Varone waterfall, to the west of the village of Varone (about 4 km from Riva), the water of Lake Tenno plunges through a rocky gorge 98 m into the depth.
- North up the mountain to the castle Castello di Tenno, go to Tenno lake and turned in on the way home and Carne Salada, the main course of the Trattoria Pié di Castello, (Via al Cingol Ros, 38, 38060 Cologna di Tenno (TN). Tel.: 39 0464 521065. Open: 12 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Tuesdays)., eaten.
- About the old one Via ponale one reaches the Ledro lake (Lake Ledro). The route is best done by bike (approx. 700 m). The path leads through the villages Biacesa di Ledro, Pre and Molina di Ledro. A detour to Pregasino worth it because of the view.
- The is located between Riva del Garda and Torbole Monte Brione. Weir systems from World War II are still on the summit. Very good view of the Sarca valley and the northern lake. The ascent (or the ascent by bike) is only possible from Riva.
literature
Web links
- http://www.comune.rivadelgarda.tn.it - Official website of Riva del Garda
- Live webcam down to Riva and Lake Garda
- Museo Alto Garda
