Gargnano is one of the largest towns of the province of Brescia, with a population of 3,300 people. It is located on the shores of lake Garda and still maintains the atmosphere of a small fishing village. Part of Gargnano is part of the natural Park "Alto Garda Bresciano".

There is solid evidence that Gargnano has existed in Roman times. In the 10th century, as a result of invasion of the barbarians, the city came under the control of Verona. Then, in the 15th century, it was captured by the Republic of Venice, which Gargnano was until the end of the 18th century.

After the Second World war, the Trentino Alto Adige region was captured by the army of the Third Reich, Mussolini decided to settle in Gargnano, Villa Feltrinelli. And here, between Gargnano and Fat, he decided to create the so-called Italian Socialist Republic – these places can be easily controlled, and were near the town of Limone, which was part of the German Empire. After the death of Mussolini in 1945 all the territories occupied by Italian and German troops, were reclaimed.

Today the economy Gargnano, occupying a hilly and in some places mountainous areas, based on the cultivation of olives and citrus. In developed coastal areas fisheries and tourism.

One of the most impressive sights of the town is the parish Church of San Martino, from the 18th century with its ellipsoidal Central nave. On the way from the Church to the historic centre of Gargnano you can admire the wonderful Palazzo Feltrinelli, built in 1898 in the Renaissance style. A reminder of the attacks by the Austrians in the middle of the 19th century serve as cannon balls on the walls of some buildings near the Harbor. Formerly the Palazzo Comunale, or Town Hall, built in 1582, is also located near the Harbor. Certainly worth a visit the Church of San Francesco, built in the late 13th century, and is now under the jurisdiction of the Franciscan order. And 2 km from Gargnano stands the Church of San Giacomo di calino 11th century.

In San Faustino is the very same Villa Feltrinelli, which was the residence of Mussolini during the Second World war. While in the area of Balacco you can see the Villa Bettoni, designed in the 18th century, and the Church of San Pietro from the 15th century. Noteworthy is also the Church of the Holy cross, nestled among picturesque olive groves.