The Scaligero Castle, one of Italy's exceptionally well-preserved fortresses, stands proudly as a testament to the Scaliger era. It serves as the gateway to Sirmione's historical center, nestled along the idyllic shores of Lake Garda. After World War I, in 1919, the site underwent restoration and was transformed into a museum, which later became a popular tourist destination. 📸 michaelpezzaioli
“Salve, o venusta Sirmio, atque ero gaude gaudente, vosque, o Lydiae lacus undae, ridete quidquid est domi cachinnorum”. - Catullo, Carme 5 “Salve, amabile Sirmione, festeggia il padrone, e voi, onde del lago di Lidia, festeggiatelo: voglio da voi uno scroscio di risate, di tutte le risate che avete”. - Catullo, Carme 5 Hail, lovely Sirmione, celebrate the master, and you, waves of the Lydia lake, celebrate him: I desire from you a burst of laughter, of all the laughter that you possess." - Catullus, Poem 5 📸me
@JamesLucasIT ivi, vidi, edi... All the food ilvicolosirmione.it
@JamesLucasIT I did a North to South road trip of Italy last year for almost a month. and still there are tons of places I could not see. Italy is just so full of gems and one trip will never be enough 😍