Piazza Sant’Antonio, an authentic corner of Salò

The history of Salò is ancient and fascinating.
Founded in Roman times, the town has gone through centuries of prosperity and more complex periods, yet it has always managed to renew itself without ever losing its identity. This balance between past and present can still be felt today, especially when moving just a few steps away from the lakeside promenade and its lively atmosphere.

Venturing into the inner streets, Salò reveals a more intimate and welcoming atmosphere. This is where Piazza Sant’Antonio can be discovered, a small, enclosed square surrounded by details that invite visitors to observe the place at a slower pace.

In this corner of the town, Salò changes its tone. During the winter months, silence takes center stage and the everyday life of the local community can be felt, made up of small gestures and shared habits. In summer, instead, the square comes alive and becomes a place of gathering and conviviality, while always maintaining an authentic character.

Around the square, history reveals itself through its details. The long stairways winding between the houses lead directly down to the lakeside. Not far away, almost hidden in a narrow alley, there is a small historic fountain, capable of evoking life in the past, when these spaces were true meeting points of daily life.

Tradition tells that, in distant times, Piazza Sant’Antonio hosted the linen and cattle market, bearing witness to the central role this place once played in the economic and social life of the town. A past that can still be felt today, even just by strolling through the area without haste.

Completing the atmosphere is the small Church of Sant’Antonio, simple and intimate, a place of quiet and spirituality in the heart of Salò.

Piazza Sant’Antonio is a corner that reveals itself slowly. A place able to offer an authentic experience to those seeking the truest and most peaceful side of Lake Garda.

Here the experience is not only visual or historical: in the surrounding area it is also possible to enjoy authentic gastronomic experiences, among small venues and restaurants that celebrate local flavors, Garda olive oil, regional products, and traditional cuisine.