{"id":4405,"date":"2022-11-09T15:40:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T15:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitlagodigarda.it\/toscolano-maderno\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T10:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:08:54","slug":"toscolano-maderno","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitlagodigarda.it\/en\/toscolano-maderno\/","title":{"rendered":"Toscolano Maderno"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Toscolano Maderno, on Lake Garda, along the Brescia shore, is a fascinating village of Roman origin waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Toscolano Maderno is part of the Alto Garda Bresciano regional park. We are located on the western shore of Lake Garda<\/a>, some forty kilometres from Brescia. It is actually what were, until 1928, two separate and autonomous municipalities: Toscolano to the north, Maderno to the south, divided on the border by the Toscolano torrent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first human settlements date back to Etruscan times, near the port of Toscolano, but it is best known for the remains of a grandiose Roman villa, whose remains and extraordinary mosaics can still be admired today, discovered by chance during some excavations in 1967.<\/p>\n

From 1300, the Toscolano Maderno area saw the paper industry flourish, so much so that it became one of the reference centres in Europe for the quality and strength of the paper produced in what became known as the \u2018Valley of the Paper Mills\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What to see in Toscolano Maderno <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Toscolano Maderno is one of those centres where you can find everything you are looking for from a travel experience: history, culture, beaches, natural panoramas, excursions, and of course the inimitable cuisine that characterises the whole of Lake Garda.<\/p>\n

Let us now look in more detail at the things to see in Toscolano Maderno.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This place was the scene of important paper and iron sorting activities between the 15th and 18th centuries, when ships sailed to and from Venice.<\/p>\n

The port played a crucial role in the economic and social life of Toscolano, hosting the most noble and influential families of the time.<\/strong> Today, we can still admire the splendid buildings overlooking the port, such as Palazzo Delai, dating back to the 17th century and adorned with valuable exterior frescoes.<\/p>\n

A curiosity: Palazzo Delai was home to the artist Andrea Celesti, who painted many of his works of art here. The canvases painted by Celesti represent an important part of the region’s artistic heritage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The palace is also flanked by numerous lemon houses, which can still be seen from the pier, bearing witness to local agriculture.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This is an authentic religious jewel located in the heart of Toscolano Maderno.<\/p>\n

The fa\u00e7ade reflects the internal division into three naves. The portal is framed by a Baroque structure adorned with half-columns supporting a niche with a statue of St Peter.<\/p>\n

The interior of the church is rich in works of art. Among the most significant are \u2018The Massacre of the Innocents,\u2019 \u2018The Stories of St Peter\u2019 and \u2018The Coming of the Magi\u2019 by Andrea Celesti. The sacristy, on the other hand, houses a painting attributed to Brusasorci, which adds further artistic value to the site.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the churchyard in front of the church, worshippers and visitors can see the statue of the Immaculate Virgin, erected as a sign of devotion after a cholera epidemic.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Sanctuary is dedicated to Our Lady of the Annunciation and is located in Supina, near the border with Gargnano<\/a> and reached by a pleasant walk.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fa\u00e7ade, portal and bell tower date back to the 17th century. However, the oldest core of the sanctuary seems to date back to the years 1460-1490.<\/p>\n

The interior of the sanctuary has a nave decorated with mock architecture, mythological figures and arabesque frames. Sirens are painted on the counter fa\u00e7ade, lending an aura of mystery to the complex. The ceiling is a masterpiece composed of 72 painted wooden panels.<\/p>\n

The feast day of this shrine is particularly significant: following a vow made by the population after a cholera epidemic in 1567, the 25th of each month is considered a public holiday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It was built in the 1st century A.D. by the noble Roman Nonii family.<\/p>\n

Currently, only part of this sumptuous residence has been explored, but recent investigations have helped to outline its general layout.<\/p>\n

Located on the eastern side, with a spectacular view of the lake, the villa was originally characterised by an imposing frontal loggia.<\/strong> The loggia overlooked a large open area, dominated by a majestic 47-metre-long fountain basin.<\/p>\n

Over the centuries, the villa underwent several transformations and additions up to the 5th century A.D., always maintaining its status as a prestigious residence.<\/p>\n

The current state of conservation of the villa includes various rooms, some of which preserve frescoes and mosaic floors with geometric motifs, in black and white or with hints of colour.<\/p>\n

Although only a part of this marvellous Roman villa has been unveiled, its charm remains intact, awaiting its complete valorisation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the park of the villa, there is a temple dedicated to Bacchus and one in honour of Jupiter Ammon, on whose foundations the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Benaco was built. On the foundations of the Temple of Bacchus stands today, after numerous renovations, the Renaissance Church of Saints Peter and Paul.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Located in the heart of Toscolano Maderno, it is an extraordinary testimony to Romanesque-Lombard architecture.<\/strong> This sacred building, dating back to the 12th century, stands on the foundations of an ancient pagan temple, which was adapted for Christian worship after 415 AD.<\/p>\n

The fa\u00e7ade of the Basilica di Sant’Andrea is made of polychrome stone and marble, giving it luminosity. Inside, it is divided into three naves by pillars with capitals from the Romanesque period.<\/p>\n

Among the artistic treasures preserved in the basilica is a valuable painting by Paolo Veneziano, depicting a Madonna and Child.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Originally, the palace was part of the Convent of the Servite Fathers of St. Peter Martyr and its park was directly connected to the convent.<\/p>\n

In the middle of the 17th century, the palace was purchased by the Gonzaga family, who were prominent in Italian history at the time.<\/strong> Later, in 1712, it passed into the hands of the Austrian ruling house, which had a significant presence in the region.<\/p>\n

After being owned by the nobility and rulers, the palace was sold to a real estate merchant.<\/strong> It later came into the possession of Count Rizzardi.<\/p>\n

Today, Palazzo Bulgheroni is a private residence, but its charm has not faded.<\/strong> Visitors can admire the magnificent gardens and lemon house, and the municipality occasionally organises guided tours.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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