Peschiera del Garda was once the site of an ancient lake-dwelling settlement. The Romans also lived in the area of lake Garda, a fact that is proven by its ancient name "Arilica". The foundations and various materials of an ancient Roman villa were unearthed during renovation of Piazza Arilicense, including interesting fragments of mosaic floors, which can still be seen next to S. Martino Church. The Lombards later named Peschiera del Garda "Piscaria" because its lake was teeming with fish.
Berengario I and Ezzelino da Romano reinforced its defensive structures. In the middle of the 16th century the fortress and town passed into the hands of the Venetians, who ordered reconstruction of the fortress according to projects by Guidobaldo da Urbino and Sanmicheli. Napoleon added two new fortresses. At the beginning of the 19th century the Austrians redesigned and expanded the fort. With Mantua, Verona, and Legnano, it became one of the strongholds of the Quadruple Alliance. After the end of the Third War of Independence (1866), Peschiera del Garda became part of the Kingdom of Italy.

Lugana wine is produced with 90% of Trebbiano grapes. The color ranges from a typical straw yellow to a marked green cast that blends with the golden hues as the wine ages. Its subtle, balanced bouquet anticipates the unmistakable dry, distinct, vivacious taste. It is an excellent aperitif and goes well with appetizers and fish dishes. It should be served at a temperature between 8 and 10° C.

On May 11, 1510, during the days of the war among the Venetians, Spanish, French and Germans, a peasant named Bartolomeo Broglia, who was working on a farm near Pigna, suddenly found a huge snake on his path. He immediately prayed to the Madonna, who appeared bathed in light amidst the leaves of an ash tree. The grateful peasant knelt and gave thanks. After kissing the statue, he brought it home and placed it inside a crate.
When he went to take the statue, however, it had disappeared: the Madonna had returned to the miraculous tree. Hearing of the apparition, Father Antonio Cornacchi and the local authorities rushed to the site of the miracle and carried the statue in a procession back to Peschiera del Garda to the Church della Disciplina. After the statue had disappeared again and returned to the ash tree, they decided to built a sanctuary on that spot. Construction began on September 10, 1511.

The villa of the Albertini counts situated in Paradiso, 2 km from Peschiera del Garda, was built in the 17th century in the Sanmicheli style. It was remodeled and renovated several times over the centuries. The chapel adjoining the villa was built in the 18th century with permission of the Venetian government. The Villa sits at the center of a large estate.

The park, just 8 km from Peschiera del Garda, sits on the edge of the morainic hills that form the Mincio Valley. It covers 60 hectares and can be visited by car. Visits by bus must be booked in advance. The drive is 7 km long, with 13 parking areas in the most interesting areas. You can walk along the paths in the woods and on the vast lawns, admiring the lanes, gardens, hills, ponds, fountains, trees and flowers. The park is open from March to November.