Italy Lombardy Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda is a town and commune in the northern Italian Trentino Alto Adige region. It is also known simply as Riva. The estimated population is 15,151. The Museo Civico is located in the Rocca, a medieval fortress with quadrangular bastions, placed on the lake, bounded by a canal with drawbridge. It was the fortress of the noble family Scaligeri (1124), who became the Lords of Verona. It was rebuilt several times and it was used by the Austrians as barracks in the 18th century. It is frequently the seat of cultural activities, especially during the summer months.