Desenzano Lighthouse - Great Attractions (Desenzano, Italy)
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Take a tour of Desenzano Lighthouse in Desenzano, Italy - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
On the shores of the vast Lake Garda lies the town of Desenzano, in the Brescia province of northern Italy.
This area has long been a resort getaway for Italy's wealthy, dating back to the days of the Roman Empire.
The lighthouse in the port of this commune, along with the port's protective barriers, was built in the 19th century.
The Italian Alps can be seen towering over the lighthouse and the rest of the town.
Visible by day and lit brilliantly by night, the stone built structure topped with a metallic lantern and piercing spire is one of the town’s most coveted treasures.
Boats have passed through this port, now known as the Old Port, for centuries, aided in their journey by this striking lighthouse.
On the shores of the vast Lake Garda lies the town of Desenzano, in the Brescia province of northern Italy.
This area has long been a resort getaway for Italy's wealthy, dating back to the days of the Roman Empire.
The lighthouse in the port of this commune, along with the port's protective barriers, was built in the 19th century.
The Italian Alps can be seen towering over the lighthouse and the rest of the town.
Visible by day and lit brilliantly by night, the stone built structure topped with a metallic lantern and piercing spire is one of the town’s most coveted treasures.
Boats have passed through this port, now known as the Old Port, for centuries, aided in their journey by this striking lighthouse.