Where to stay in Lake Garda

A historic villa that once served as a prison for Mussolini, versus a stress-relieving spa with fantastic views of the lake.

Villa Feltrinelli

In 1943, Mussolini was kept a virtual prisoner at Villa Feltrinelli. The Germans wanted to remove his political influence but keep him as a figurehead. He hated the villa and complained about the food, but a lot has changed since then. Gone are the drab green walls and anti-aircraft guns. Now you can enjoy beautiful interiors, manicured grounds and food that could compete with the finest Italian restaurants.

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