Gardone Riviera

Gardone Riviera (70m/231ft), which attracts many visitors with its mild climate and luxuriant southern vegetation; magnificent Hruska Botanic Garden. About 1km/.75mi north surrounded by beautiful gardens is Gardone di Sopra (130m/429ft). Near the church (view from the terrace) is the Villa Vittoriale degli Italiani, the last home of Gabriele d'Annunzio (1863-1938), with mementos of the poet.