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The best things to do in Lake Garda
With constant winds most of the year, Italy’s largest lake is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, with windsurfing and kite surfing aplenty. There’s a good deal of culture to be enjoyed too, with no shortage of art galleries, museums and historic sights. Foodies won’t be disappointed either – there are more than a dozen Michelin-starred restaurants peppering the lake shore.
For further Italian Lakes inspiration, see our guides to the area's best hotels, restaurants, nightlife and shopping.
Uncover a house full of bizarre bibelots
The former home of Italian writer and poet Gabriele d’Annunzio is jam-packed with bizarre objects, from toy animals to an oversized edition of Dante’s Divine Comedy. Heavy drapes, stained glass windows and soft lighting – the result of d’Annunzio’s photophobia – add to the mysterious atmosphere. The extensive gardens are beautiful, with lakes, waterfalls, ponds and ravines, which also features a dog cemetery and a warship.
Insider’s tip: Hop aboard the full-sized military vessel, The Puglia. It was donated to d’Annunzio in 1923, and today houses a museum displaying models of warships that once belonged to the Duke of Aosta.
Contact: vittoriale.it
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