Peschiera del Garda lies in the southern part of Lake Garda, on the Verona side. This city, located on the slopes of the moraine hills, where the river Mincio flows from Garda, has ancient origins - once it was called Arilika, which clearly guessed Celtic origin.

Even in the Bronze Age these territories were inhabited by people - in prehistoric times to the present location of Peschiera important trading center located between the European and Mediterranean regions. The first settlements date back to 1500-1100 BCE In the 1st century BC Romans conquered the land, and then to be replaced by the Gauls, and later - at the end of the 7th century - the Lombards. It was then Peschiera, formerly an important strategic and commercial center, has also become an administrative center. In 1378 the city seized the power in the family Visconti and in the mid-15th century it was on the orders of the Venetian Republic took Francesco Sforza. Finally, at the beginning of the 19th century, under the rule of the Austrians, Peschiera, along with Verona, Mantua and Legnano became part of the so-called Quadrilatero - the defensive system created by the Austrians. Only in the second half of the 19th century, the city joined the united Italy.

Today the economy of Peschiera del Garda is dependent mainly on the tourism industry - here come the fans of active recreation, beach enthusiasts and families with children, who are attracted to nearby amusement parks Gardaland and Caneva World. In addition, the city has a thermal complex «Parco Termale del Garda». The source of income for local people is also the production of wine and olive oil.

Discover the sights of Peschiera is best to start with a tour of the ancient Porta Verona, built in 1553 by architect Michele San Michele immediately after the bridge over the River Mincio .  Near the gate of the former artillery barracks are located, built in the mid-19th century .  In the main square you can see Peschiera Padilone degli Uffichiali - Officers Pavilion, built in 1856 .  It is in this neoclassical building housed the officers of the Habsburgs .  A little further on are the barracks infantry .  In the same area there is another military facility - Commander of the building, built in 1854 and is now occupied by a small military museum .  On the road that leads into the historic center of Peschiera, you can see Walton Bridge, built between the bastions of San Marco and Kantarane .  And Porta Brescia located bastions Feltrini and Tonon with the same park .  It should also examine the military prison in Piazza d'Armes, located in an old hospital mid-19th century .  Near the prison was built the church of San Martino, and a little farther the majestic Rocca Scaligera .  Finally, just 2 km from Peschiera Frassino are the monastery and the monastery of the Lesser Franciscans .