The basics: lovely views in all directions, 7E entry fee, loads of stairs (some quite steep),…read morebenches scattered around, restrooms available near the exit, museums inside. While the grounds weren't as large as I'd expected, the views were beautiful.

We were here for 3 nights. The village had a lovely, quaint feel...winding, cobblestone streets…read morewith tiny alleys, a small castle, and lots of little shops and restaurants. When the ferry lets off (in May) there are some crowds, but otherwise at this time of year it didn't feel crowded (can't speak for other times of the year)...especially compared to our quick pass through Limone and Riva del Garda.

Cultivation of lemons on the Garda Lake has been introduced from Genoa in the 13th century. To…read moreprotect plants and lemons from frost, special facilities have been built in the 17th century, which were closed with wood and glass from November to March. In 2004 these facilities have been restored and can now be visited.

The Vittoriale gardens is an area of around nine hectares with terraces, monuments and italianate…read morebuildings. The mausoleum is the furthest, highest point of the gardens and gives excellent views out over Gardone on Lake Garda. We visited the gardens in October, when the weather was still warm, but a lot of the gardens and the buildings close at the end of September (end of season) so we weren't able to see the full place (hence a dropped star). The gardens are quite strange, with odd statues, fountains and buildings - however the most strange thing is the ship Puglia which has been embedded into the hillside, facing the lake. The gardens are quite tranquil and not a little surreal but I would recommend visiting in summer when the whole experience is open