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Wonderful place to be

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

Very touristy…

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.

I was there by bike at 7am. There was nothing going on!

Runner, let yourself be seduced by Sirmione! Run through centuries of history, with the Scaligero Castle watching over your steps. Speed along narrow medieval alleys that suddenly lead to the sparkling lake. Breathe in the crisp air as you pass the ancient Roman baths. Every curve reveals a new breathtaking view, every kilometer is a journey through time. Here, your run turns into an adventure that blends sport, culture and beauty in an unforgettable experience on the pearl of Garda.

Sirmione is partly located on a peninsula that extends about 4 km into the lower Lake Garda in the province of Brescia. The southernmost town of Italy's largest lake is an important cultural and spa resort.

Sirmione - hotspot! A very interesting place, but also very busy.