San Felice del Benaco
Welcome to San Felice del Benaco
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about the wonderful city of San Felice del Benaco, located on the western coast of Lake Garda, in the province of Brescia in Lombardy, Italy. This municipality of 3484 inhabitants was created in 1928 by the union of the municipalities of Portese and San Felice di Scovolo.
Explore San Felice del Benaco
San Felice del Benaco is located about 35 kilometers east of Brescia and is bordered to the south by Manerba del Garda, to the north by Salò and to the west by Puegnago del Garda. The territory consists of the three small centers of San Felice, Portese and Cisano and constitutes a moraine promontory that extends over Lake Garda between the Gulf of Salò and the Gulf of Manerba. The municipality enjoys a beautiful position, with a breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
Origins and History of San Felice del Benaco
The name of San Felice del Benaco probably derives from the Latin "sinus felix", happy cove. Until the fifteenth century, the documented name was "Scovolo", from "scopolus", rock. In 1863, the municipality assumed the new denomination of "San Felice di Scovolo".
Monuments and Places of Interest
San Felice del Benaco has a very interesting history that has its roots in the past centuries. The city has numerous historical monuments and places of interest that are absolutely worth a visit.
Parish Church
The Parish Church of San Felice was built between 1740 and 1781 by Antonio Corbellini, in a Baroque style and dedicated to SS. Felice, Adauto and Flavia. Inside we find the fantastic Romanino Altarpiece from the sixteenth century, the Martyrdom of San Bartolomeo by Johann Carl Loth, the frescoes on the vault by Carlo Innocenzo Carloni and Giosuè Scotti from 1760, and the Nativity of Zenone Veronese in the sacristy.
Scaliger Tower
The Scaliger Tower located west of the parish church serves as the bell tower of the church and is part of the complex of the ruins of the castle built by the Della Scala in 1330 and now used as a cemetery.
Carmine Sanctuary
The Carmine Sanctuary is a church dating back to the fifteenth century, dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The impressive building is characteristic of the last stage of Lombard Gothic architecture in its simplest form: rustic, strongly linked to the Romanesque tradition. The main door is pointed, with a central rose window and two single lancet windows on each side. The church has been restored many times, the last one being in 1963 for the pictorial part. On the fourth weekend of July, the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is taken in a solemn procession through the streets of the town decorated with flowers and garlands.
Rotingo Palace
Rotingo Palace is located on XX Settembre street, at number 11, and is now the headquarters of the municipality of San Felice del Benaco.
Conclusions
San Felice del Benaco is a charming city that absolutely deserves a visit. From historical monuments to breathtaking views, the city has a lot to offer. Whether you are a tourist or a local, San Felice del Benaco is definitely a place that will stay in your heart for a long time.
