Sirmione Attractions 
2.5km/1.5mi beyond Desenzano on S.S. 11 a road goes off on the left (3.5km/2mi) to the picturesque little town of Sirmione, on a long promontory reaching out into the lake. The Roman poet Catullus (84-54 B.C.) had a villa here. The town which is also visited for its sulphur springs has a large and picturesque castle of the Scaligers (13th century restored); fine view from the tower. About 1km/0.75mi north is the Punta di Sirmione, with a terrace from which there are fine views, built on late Roman substructures ("Grotte di Catullo").
Grotte di Catullo
Grottos of Catullus, the roman substructures in Sirmione, may be explored by visitors.
Hours
March 1 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
October 16 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Scaligers Castle
Scaliger's Castle is a restored 13th century structure. It offers fine views of the area from its tower.
