In center of Riva del Garda , surrounded by the waters of the lake and connected to the mainland by a bridge, the mighty tower of the twelfth century fortress built to defend the ancient fortified port.
expanded and upgraded at different times (by the Scala family, the Visconti, the Venetians, the Bishop of Trento and the Austrians, who made a barracks), the Fortress has historically been the function of refuge for citizens.
has assumed its present form with the reconstruction of the Austrian 1852 when the corner towers, except the tower, were reduced in height.
It now houses the Museo Civico where you can see archaeological finds from the prehistory, the armory and the exhibition of costume, a picture gallery with many pictures of the '500 and '700 Venetian school.
From the top of the tower, a beautiful lake view.
visited all year round: 9.30-17.30, July-August 9:30 to 22:00 - Closed on Mondays - Entrance fee
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