Lazise
Lazise
Lazise, charming landscapes and relaxation on the lakeshore
Lazise boasts a truly interesting record: it was the first free Italian municipality, obtaining its autonomy from Emperor Otto II more than a thousand years ago, in 983. The town’s history spans the Middle Ages, remains of which can still be seen in the castle and the Scaliger walls, and then Venetian domination, which left a very important relic, the marvellous Dogana Veneta. The territory of Lazise comprises a coastal strip along the lakefront and a vast hinterland consisting of moraine hills, olive groves and vineyards dotted with rows of cypress trees. Hotels are located in the historic centre without affecting the traditional structure of the town, while outside there are numerous campsites on the lakefront south of Lazise.
What to do in Lazise
The campsites, equipped with every comfort and suitable for family holidays, are ideal for those who enjoy a holiday in contact with nature. In addition to traditional lake sports, the area offers peaceful walks, bike rides and scenic horse trails with moderate inclines. In addition, the communities of Colà and Pacengo offer a stay on the lake immersed in a rural and agricultural environment, where farm holiday centres offer dairy products.
Discover the wonders of your lake
Points of interest in Sommacampagna
Church of San Nicolò
Pieve Romanica di San Nicolò, Via Fontana, Lazise, VR, Italia
The small Romanesque church of San Nicolò, together with the Dogana Veneta, surround the town’s Porto Vecchio, making it one of the must-see attractions in the municipality of Lazise. The parish church, dedicated to San Nicolò, protector of sailors a…
Church of St. Zenone and St. Martin
Chiesa parrocchiale dei Santi Zenone e Martino, Via Chiesa, Lazise, VR, Italia
In the historic centre of Lazise, near Porta San Zeno, there is the majestic church of the saints Zenone and Martin, characterised by a white façade that, together with its decorated columns, resembles an ancient Roman temple. Another peculiarity of…
Lazise Castle
Castello Scaligero di Lazise, Via Castello, Lazise, VR, Italia
The first records of Lazise date back to the period between 888 and 961 when the town was a “free village”, i.e. a town not subject to any feudal lord. Between 1375 and 1381, Cansignorio della Scala strengthened the walls surrounding the town, which…
Medieval Fortifications
Mura scaligere di Lazise, Via Porta del Lion, Lazise, VR, Italia
The Scaliger Castle at Lazise, built between 1375 and 1381, is part of the complex of defensive works in the area of Verona. One of the main streets flanking the Rocca Scaligera allows you to admire the majesty of the castle The walk is surrounded by…
The Marconi Lakeside
Lungolago Marconi, Lazise, VR, Italia
The Marconi Lakeside promenade is a point of interest not to be missed during a stay in Lazise. This picturesque promenade connects with the municipalities of Cisano, Bardolino and Garda in the north and in the south, with the beaches first and then…
The Old Port
Porto, Lazise, VR, Italia
The picturesque Porto Vecchio of Lazise, located at the foot of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, is an essential tour stop. Some documents confirm that this port already existed in the 10th century, but it only acquired its central role during the Veneti…
Venetian Customs House
Dogana Veneta di Lazise | Location per Eventi, Piazzetta Partenio, Lazise, VR, Italia
The Dogana Veneta (Venetian Customs House) is a prominent building from the 1300s that stands in the main square of Lazise, close to the old port and directly on the shores of Lake Garda. In the Venetian era the structure was used as a customs house…
