Museum and historic villa · Gardone Riviera
Il Vittoriale degli Italiani
The citadel-museum that the poet Gabriele d'Annunzio built above Gardone Riviera: the object-crammed house (the Prioria), terraced gardens, the warship Puglia set into the hillside, the open-air amphitheatre and the mausoleum. A one-of-a-kind place, part historic villa, part national monument.
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Open all year. The park and gardens are self-guided with the entrance ticket; the house (Prioria) can only be seen on a timed guided tour, which should be booked ahead in high season. Allow half a day. In summer the amphitheatre hosts an evening theatre and music festival.
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Weekly market
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Other attractions nearby: Gardaland, Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium, Parco Giardino Sigurtà
Common questions
What does the Vittoriale ticket include?
The park and gardens are self-guided; the house (the Prioria) requires a timed guided tour, often a separate or combined ticket.
How long does the visit take?
Half a day, between the park, the warship Puglia, the amphitheatre and the guided house tour.
Is it suitable for children?
The park and gardens work for a walk; the guided house tour, dense with objects and stories, suits older children better.
Updated Saturday, September 5