#15 Beautiful Places and Cities To Visit In Italy

15. Lake Garda

As the largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda is unsurprisingly a popular destination – but size isn’t everything and in terms of beauty, this region offers it in truckloads. Head to Monte Baldo, on the northeastern side, for a cable car transporting you to panoramic views. There are several quaint towns clinging to the lake’s shores to be explored; Sirmione, with its thermal springs, cobbled streets, a 13th century castle and Roman ruins perched above the waterline, makes a particularly worthwhile stop, but each little town is rich with things to discover. At the Lake’s northern end, the jagged peaks of the Altograda Mountains form an impressive backdrop and are popular with adrenaline sports enthusiasts.