Attractions and Places To See around Carpenedolo - Top 20

Piazza Martiri della Libertà is the city's main square, where you can see the monument to the dead of the First World War (a work by Luigi Contratti) and the Venetian column topped with the Lion of St. Mark. The Republic of Venice ruled Lonato from the mid-15th century until the end of the 18th century, for approximately 350 years without interruption. The council chamber houses an 18th-century map of the Lonato area, and the ceiling features 18th-century carvings dedicated to the Lonato agronomist Camillo Tarello (1517–1573). This large hall is called the "Celesti Hall" because it contains an unusual work of art created for this space in 1693 by the Venetian painter Andrea Celesti (1637–1712). The council chamber houses an 18th-century map of the Lonato area, and the ceiling features 18th-century carvings dedicated to the Lonato agronomist Camillo Tarello (1517–1573). The large canvas (measuring 262 x 735 cm) was commissioned by the city administration in 1692 (to commemorate the end of the plague epidemic). In the center, Christ is depicted with the Virgin Mary on the left and Saint John the Baptist—patron saint of Lonato—on the right. On the left is an allegory of Lonato alongside the Doge of Venice and the three theological virtues, while on the right, the painter depicted the consequences of the plague: a lazaretto and the flying devil.

It is a large Baroque building with a Latin cross plan. The imposing façade is characterized by columns and decorated with sculptures depicting (from right to left): Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, San Zeno, Sant’Annone, and Santa Barbara. Above the window is the communal coat of arms: a rampant lion with two keys and three lilies. The dome, with its refined design, crowns the basilica, giving it a harmonious appearance. It is a typical example of the architectural work of the Lonato architect Paolo Soratini (1680–1762). The interior contains thirteen altars, while the main altar is complemented by an exceptional altarpiece, completed in 1752 by the Veronese painter Giambettino Cignaroli, depicting the Sermon of Saint John the Baptist. In the sacristy is the triptych of the Resurrection by Bernardino Licinio, signed and dated 1528. Religious services: Saturday at 6:30 p.m. - Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 6:30 p.m.

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The ancient sanctuary of the Madonna della Scoperta

The great Cathedral of Lonato

The Cathedral of Lonato, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, is an imposing church located in the historic center of Lonato, in the province of Brescia. The building, constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries, has a Baroque style with Renaissance influences. The façade, characterized by a large portal and a series of Corinthian columns, is enriched by elegant sculptural details. The interior of the Cathedral houses numerous frescoes, works of art and altars of great historical and artistic value. Among the most significant elements is the majestic dome, which offers a suggestive view of the town and Lake Garda.

The original church dates back to the 12th century, and on the occasion of the Battle of Solferino and San Martino on 24 June 1859, the church was used as a field hospital. Here, the Grenadiers of Sardinia stopped the Austrians allowing the French allies to win the battle at Solferino.

Happy Ristoro is a family-run farmhouse, run by the Zenatti Agricultural Company, located in Centenaro in the area of the moraine hills on the border of Lonato del Garda with Castiglione delle Stiviere. Happy Ristoro offers its customers a moment of rest accompanied by excellent wine and bread and salami, among the greenery and tranquility of the surrounding countryside. It is a must to stop for a regenerating break.