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Sirmione drawbridge

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Sirmione drawbridge

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Location: Sirmione, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy

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Richard 🇳🇱

July 14, 2022

City gate with (former) drawbridge.
The moat separates the old town at the tip of the peninsula from the rest of the mainland.
Cycling is prohibited from here and only a few cars with a special permit are allowed to continue driving.
The bridge is the only access road to the old historic center of Sirmione.

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Anne FFB

April 15, 2023

Very nice but also very crowded.

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Roger Eggenberger 🐾👣

July 13, 2025

The Scaliger Castle separates the town from the mainland with a large harbor basin and a circular wall. The Scaliger family built the castle, completed in the 14th century under Antonio della Scala (1363–1388), to protect the harbor of the Lake Garda fleet. Built for purely military purposes, the castle served the Scaliger family not only as protection against external enemies but also against attacks by the local population. The well-preserved castle dominates the image of Sirmione today. Only a bridge leads across the deep moat through a portal bearing the coats of arms of the Scaliger family (a ladder) and the Venetians (a winged lion), from which access to the town could be controlled. Loopholes show how the castle soldiers controlled the route to Sirmione from here.

Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirmione

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Reboel

August 20, 2022

Great old town with beautiful alleys, unfortunately a bit crowded at times. Take the opportunity to drink a freshly squeezed lemon juice outside

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Simone

July 3, 2023

Sirmione drawbridge, right at the entrance to the historic center.
A historic monument of considerable importance for Sirmione, they are restoring it and it is a jewel.

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Marek Wittmann

August 1, 2024

The Scaliger Castle of Sirmione is an outstanding example of a sea fortress and one of the most spectacular and best preserved castles on Lake Garda.
The castle is located at the entrance to the medieval old town and consists of a central fortified square surrounded by a defensive wall with three corner towers, above which the high main tower rises. Another, lower defensive wall surrounds a second courtyard, the courtyard of the dock and the dock itself.

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Stephanie

August 20, 2022

Over the drawbridge you come to the village of Sirmione.

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Heiko Edelmann

August 3, 2022

The drawbridge leads to the interior of Sirmione from the land side. nearby is the castle, a very good lemonade stand and of course the old town with its many ice cream parlors and beautiful buildings.

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Nadja

October 17, 2022

Mega beautiful view and beautiful place 😎🤩

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Matthias

July 22, 2023

Attention: Visits to the castle are not possible on Mondays. rest day.

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GARDA NATURE

February 2, 2024

A village of great beauty, rich in history from ancient Rome to the Middle Ages to today. I recommend avoiding the weekend, to find more tranquility

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Frederik

May 8, 2024

Beautiful castle gate but also a small bottleneck

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Denis Cappellin 🇮🇹

August 15, 2024

Sirmione enchants visitors with its picturesque Scaligero Castle, whose entrance via a drawbridge offers a dive into the medieval past. This evocative passage leads to the heart of the peninsula, where history, culture and natural beauty merge. The crystalline waters of Lake Garda and the romantic atmosphere make Sirmione an unmissable destination for tourists in search of Italian charm.

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𝕾𝖙𝖊𝖕𝖍𝖆𝖓

December 25, 2024

A very beautiful castle worth seeing.
Only the many people spoil the experience somewhat.

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Snorre 🥾 🚲

July 3, 2024

An imposing city gate with drawbridge.

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Patricia Gruschwitz Vogtland

July 11, 2024

Very beautiful view and photo opportunity. We were there on a Monday and it was closed and unfortunately we couldn't get in. The Grottoes of Catullus are also closed on Mondays.

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Bloti

August 6, 2024

Sirmione is a hit, we are glad that we were there in the evening.👍🇮🇹

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🌸 Rianne & Joep 🐶

November 1, 2025

This is really a beautiful bridge

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Andrea Br1

August 11, 2024

beautiful village absolutely worth visiting

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Miku Ni

July 8, 2025

The castle entrance is accessed via the "old drawbridge."
The castle is located at the entrance to the old town of Sirmione on a 4 km long peninsula that juts out into Lake Garda.

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Bruno... & Konsorten

August 4, 2025

Passing through the old, historic fortress dating back to the 12th century, you reach the historic center of Sirmione's old town. This gem on Lake Garda offers great squares, a wealth of restaurants, and even more charm. The fortress can be seen from far away and can also be visited. Sirmione is certainly a tourist hotspot, but there are good reasons for this, and it's a must-see on any Lake Garda vacation.

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