Lake Garda Shore Line [Lake Garda, Verona/Brescia/Trento, Veneto/Lombardy/Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy, Europe]. .
Lake Garda (Italian Lago di Garda or Benaco) is the largest lake in Italy. It is located in Northern Italy, half-way between Venice and Milan. It is in an alpine region and was formed by glaciers at the end of the last ice age. The lake and its shoreline are divided between the provinces of Verona (to the south-east), Brescia (south-west), and Trento (north). Easily accessible from the north via the Brenner pass, the lake is a major tourist destination, including a number of exclusive hotels and resorts along its shore. The northern part of the lake is narrower, surrounded by mountains, the majority of which belong to the Gruppo del Baldo. The shape is typical of a moraine valley, probably having been formed under the action of a Paleolithic glacier. Although traces of the glacier's actions are evident today, in more recent years it has been hypothesized that the glacier occupied an already existing depression, created by stream erosion 5-6 million years ago. The lake has 5 islands, the largest being Isola del Garda. Nearby is Isola San Biagio, also known as the Isola dei Conigli (Island of the Rabbits). Both face San Felice del Benaco, on the Brescian side. The 3 smaller islands are Isola dell'Olivo, Isola di Sogno and Isola di Trimelone. The main tributary is the Sarca river, while the only emissary is the Mincio River. Wildlife include the Trota del Garda or Carpiù (Salmo carpio), a species of salmon living in the Garda and in some Swiss alpine lakes, usually caught in fine nets (now Critically Endangered). The ancient fortified town of Sirmione, located on the south of the lake, is a popular destination, home to the Virgilio & Catullo Spa Complexes, as well as numerous restaurants, bars, hotels, and a market. The picturesque Scaliger castle dates from the 13th century. The Roman poet Catullus had a villa there. The sulphur springs at the tip of the peninsula have a reputation for healing. This photograph is part of the Imagine Images Collection, hosted by Alamy.
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Location: Lake Garda, Verona/Brescia/Trento, Veneto/Lombardy/Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy, Europe. .
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