Peschiera del Garda’s fortified centre brings together the town’s historic gates, Ponte dei Voltoni, the Canale di Mezzo and Piazza Ferdinando di Savoia.
- Setting: Peschiera del Garda’s UNESCO heritage town centre
- Named landmarks: Porta Verona, Porta Brescia, Ponte dei Voltoni and Piazza Ferdinando di Savoia
- Access note: municipal information covers limited traffic zone permits and road circulation
The city centre is about 23 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from La Favorita.
Enter the fortified town
Peschiera del Garda’s historic centre is defined by its fortifications, and the municipality describes the town as UNESCO heritage. Start by orienting yourself around the fortified area, then use its named gates and central landmarks to shape a walk through town.
Walk between Porta Verona and Porta Brescia
Porta Verona and Porta Brescia are two of the historic gates identified for a walk through Peschiera’s fortified centre.
For a suggested sequence of stops around town, read the one-day Peschiera itinerary.
See Ponte dei Voltoni and the Canale di Mezzo
Ponte dei Voltoni and the Canale di Mezzo are key named stops for a walk in Peschiera’s historic centre. They give you another way to organise your route alongside the gates and central square.
Pause at Piazza Ferdinando di Savoia
Piazza Ferdinando di Savoia is another named landmark in the old-town walk. The Church of San Martino is also in Peschiera; the present church was built in 1820–22 on the site of an earlier church, first documented in 1008.
If you’re planning to add time by the water, read the Peschiera del Garda beach guide.
Check access and walking conditions
Check municipal access information before driving into areas covered by Peschiera del Garda’s limited traffic zone. The municipality lists a procedure for submitting additional documents with applications for permits to travel and park in the zone, and says the Municipal Police manages road circulation and permits for disabled parking.
Before you go: For current access information, check the official site of the Municipality of Peschiera del Garda.
FAQs
What landmarks can you include in a walk through Peschiera del Garda?
The suggested landmarks include Porta Verona, Porta Brescia, Ponte dei Voltoni, the Canale di Mezzo and Piazza Ferdinando di Savoia.
Where can you find information about driving access?
The Municipality of Peschiera del Garda provides information about its limited traffic zone, including permit procedures and road circulation.
Is a specific walking route or distance between the gates provided?
No specific route or walking distance between Porta Verona and Porta Brescia is given.
What happened to the earlier Church of San Martino?
It was requisitioned by Napoleon in 1812 for use as a military storehouse and hospital, then demolished in 1814 because it was unsafe.