Peschiera del Garda is located in the southern part of lake Garda in the Verona side. This city, located on the slopes of the morainic hills, where the river Mincio flows out of the guard, has ancient roots, when he was called Arelike in which clear evidence of Celtic origin.

Even in the bronze age, the territory was inhabited by people in prehistoric times to the present site Peschiera was a major trading center between Europeans and Mediterranean regions. The first settlements date back 1500-1100 BC To the 1st century BC the Romans conquered these lands, then in their place came the Gauls, and later at the end of the 7th century by the Lombards. It was then Peschiera, a former important strategic and commercial center, became an administrative centre. In 1378, the power in the city was occupied by the family of the Visconti, and in the middle of the 15th century by order of the Venetian Republic took Francesco Sforza. Finally, at the beginning of the 19th century, under the rule of the Austrians, Peschiera along with Verona, Mantua and Legnano became part of the so-called Quadrilatero – the defensive system created by the Austrians. Only in the second half of the 19th century, the city joined a United Italy.

Today the economy Peschiera del Garda depends mainly from the tourism industry – here come the fans of active recreation, beach enthusiasts and families with children who are attracted by the nearby amusement parks of Gardaland and Caneva World. In addition, the city has a thermal complex "Parco Termale del Garda". Source of income for local residents is the production of wine and olive oil.

Sightseeing Peschiera is best to start with a tour of historic Porta Verona, built in 1553 by the architect Michele Sanmicheli immediately after the bridge over the river Mincio. Near the gate there are former artillery barracks, built in the mid 19th century. On the main square Peschiera you can see Padiglione degli Ufficiali – Officer hall built in 1856. In this neoclassical building was occupied by the officers of the Habsburgs. A little further on are the barracks of the Marines. On the same square there is one military site – Building Commander, built in 1854 and is now occupied by a small military Museum. On the road that leads to the historic center of Peschiera, you can see the bridge of Waltoni built between the Bastion of San Marco and Cantarana. And Porta Brescia are bastions of Feltrine and Tongon with the Park. Also worth to see the military prison in Piazza d Armi, located in the old building of the hospital in the middle of the 19th century. Near the prison is built the Church of San Martino, and a little further stands the majestic Rocca Scaligera. Finally, just 2 km from Peschiera you can find the monastery of Frassino and the Small monastery of the Franciscan order.