Photo Gallery :  Sirmione & Lake Garda

autobahn : from Verona to Sirmione




Welcome to Sirmione !




Sirmione : the castle "Rocca degli Scaligeri", a fortress built in the 12th century
by the kings of Verona, then used in the 14th century by the Venetian Republic




crowds of tourists, mainly germans, french, and english




the main Gate




the Scala, symbol of the Scaligeri (Della Scala) Kingdom, 12th century




zoom : the Lion of St.Mark, symbol of Serenissima Venetian Republic (15th century)
 

Rocca Scaligera (Castle of the Scaligeri)




inside : solid walls made of rocks and bricks




tower and internal walls. notice the "merli ghibellini", symbolizing the alliance
with the german empire during the middleages




outer view : houses on the lake's shores




main gate and entrance of the city




sea walls : west view




walls : east side view




front view of the sea walls