Lonato del Garda
Lonato del Garda (before 1 July 2007 simply Lonato; Eastern Lombard: Lunà or Lonat, locally [luˈna(t)]) is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, northern Italy. Lonato is located about halfway between Milan and Venice, on the southwest shore of Lake Garda, the biggest lake in Italy.
Lonato del Garda
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| Comune di Lonato del Garda | |
View of the old town | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Lonato del Garda | |
Lonato del Garda Location of Lonato del Garda in Italy Lonato del Garda Lonato del Garda (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°27′40″N 10°29′04″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Brescia (BS) |
| Frazioni | Esenta, Sedena, Malocco, Castelvenzago, Campagna, Barcuzzi, Lido, Madonna della Scoperta, Centenaro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Tardani (FI) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017) | |
| • Total | 16,507 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (610/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Lonatesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 25017 |
| Dialing code | 030 |
| Patron saint | John the Baptist |
| Saint day | 24 June |
| Website | Official website |
Neighbouring communes are Castiglione delle Stiviere, Desenzano del Garda, Calcinato, Bedizzole, Calvagese della Riviera, Padenghe sul Garda, Pozzolengo, Montichiari, Solferino. The town is a holiday destination due to its scenic lakeside location about 5 kilometres (3 mi) from the lake) and its numerous historical and artistic monuments and museums, prehistoric sites (pile dwellings), Roman ruins, Medieval castle, Baroque churches and modern museums.