Hidden Treasures: Giancarlo Maroni, the architect of the lake
City walking tour
Hidden Treasures: Giancarlo Maroni, the architect of the lake
<p>An urban trail through the historic centre of Riva which connects the buildings designed by<strong> Giancarlo Maroni</strong>, the architect of the Vittoriale which was the residence on Lake Garda of Gabriele d'Annunzio</p>
<p>The stages of this trail link up some of the works of the architect Giancarlo Maroni, a member of the urban planning commission which oversaw the reconstruction of Riva del Garda after the First World War. Maroni is of course famous as the architect of the <strong>“Vittoriale degli Italiani”</strong>. The Vittoriale is a complex of buildings commissioned by the Italian poet <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriele_D%27Annunzio">Gabriele d'Annunzio</a> during the 1920s which includes the poet's house, a theatre, and lush gardens connected by avenues and squares. This sumptuous complex is situated in Gardone Riviera and is one of the most popular attractions on Lake Garda. <br/>In the years he spent working in Riva, which was his birthplace, Maroni left his mark on the architecture of the town, building and reconstructing a number of important buildings in the historic centre and outlying districts</p>
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