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Riva del Garda is a town of 15,246 inhabitants in the province of Trento (Italy). Geography: Riva del Garda is located at the north-western corner of Lake Garda also called Benàco (70 m above sea level). Mount Rocchetta (1,575 m) rises steeply to the west, with Mount Baldo (2,218 m) to the east. This location makes Riva del Garda one of the most spectacular spots around Lake Garda. Economy: Tourism is the most important activity of the town, however the town is also home to industrial activities such as paper manufacturing. History: Riva del Garda belonged to the republic of Venice and later to the Austro-Hungarian empire until 1918. Since 1918 Riva del Garda has been a part of Italy. Museum: The Museo Civico is located in the Rocca, a medieval fortress placed on the lake, bounded by a canal with lifting bridge. It is frequently the seat of cultural activities, especially during the summer months. Main sights: Notable is the Tenno Lake (6 km northward), the Ledro Lake (5 km westwards) ... Read more about Riva del Garda on Wikipedia

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