Salo

Built around a sheltered bay on Lake Garda, Salò grew into the historic centre of the western shore. Its long waterfront promenade follows the curve of the Gulf of Salò, with the slopes of the Brescia Prealps rising behind the town. The late-Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata, begun in the 15th century, stands near the old centre and reflects Salò’s importance under Venetian rule. From 1943 to 1945, the town gave its name to the Italian Social Republic, whose offices were spread around Lake Garda. See how Salò fits within the wider Lake Garda area by browsing webcams nearby.

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