Things to see in Toscolano MadernoToscolano Things to see

Besides the two towns of Toscolano and Maderno, which sit on the alluvial fan of the Toscolano River, the community is made up of several picturesque villages: Maclino, Vigole, Sanico, Gaino, Cecina, Roina, Cabiana, Folino and Bezzuglio. The territory is dominated by peaks of Mount Pizzocolo (1582 m) and Mount Castell di Gaino (866 m): both afford breathtaking views. The particularly mild climate, even in winter, makes this a marvelous vacation spot. Along the shore there are many camping sites and hotels to suit any need, and delicious local dishes are served in the characteristic restaurants and bars. Due to the extensive network of roads and trails, walks or excursions on horseback or with a Mountain Bike are possible in the vast hinterland.

Parish Church of S. Pietro e Paolo in Toscolano MadernoToscolano Parish Church of S. Pietro e Paolo

The church, situated in Toscolano, dates back to 1584. Its austere facade has just a few classic baroque details. It has several noteworthy wood sculptures, including a bishop's throne from the 17th century and large paintings by Andrea Celesti (1637-1712), which are being restored. On the walls are two memorial plaques dedicated to Lucius Septimus (7th century) and Marcus Aurelius Claudius.

The Sanctuary of the Madonna of Benaco in Toscolano MadernoToscolano The Sanctuary of the Madonna of Benaco

Built in the 11th century presumably upon the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to Jupiter, the sanctuary is considered one of the oldest places of Christian worship on the lake garda. For years it was the burial site of distinguished town citizens, usually people who worked in the paper industry.

S. Giovanni Church in Toscolano MadernoToscolano San Giovanni Church (formerly San Andrea)

The Romanesque style church in Maderno on lake garda with a plain facade and beautiful sculpted portal dates back to the 12th century. Inside there are some interesting shrines and stone sculptures from the Lombard period and a crypt with Roman tombstones.

S. Andrea Parish Church in Toscolano MadernoToscolano San Andrea Parish Church

Located at the center of the Gulf of Maderno, the church dates back to the 18th century. It contains valuable paintings by Paolo Veronese and Andrea Celesti.

The Madonna of Benaco Church in Toscolano MadernoToscolano The Madonna of Benaco Church

Sitting on a hill overlooking the lake garda, the church was built in 1717 at the considerable expense of the Delay family. It venerates the Madonna of Cussaga.

The Roman Villa in Toscolano Maderno

This large villa was supposedly built by Publius Nonius Asprenate in 38 A.D. Many finds and tombstones have been unearthed, but excavations have been limited. Only a few polychromatic mosaics and fragments of some frescoes are visible today.