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Tignale Things to see   
The municipality of Tignale,which borders with Tremosine,Magasa and Gargnano,consists of Gardola, the administrative center,and the five wards of Piovere,Oldesio,Olzano,Aer and Prabione that spread over the upland plain.The lake,hills,and mountains up to 1560 m in altitude in the area offer exceptional panoramas. Olive trees on the typical terraces overlook the lake , while the Mediterranean brush ( ilex,laurel,rosemary,etc.)grows along the rocky walls. Further inland are lovelymeadows and woods ( pine,ash,chestnut,hornbeam,oak,beech trees ).Tignale can be easily reached using the provincial road that leaves the Gardesana Road about 3 Km north of Gargnano .Not quite as smooth,especially during winter,is the road along the Tignalga that links Tignale and Tremosine. Tignale offers a wide range of modern deluxe tourist facilities including about a dozen hotels and two hotel resorts,as well as residences, rooms to rent, delightful local restaurants,bars,tennis courts,and swimming pools. There are many places where you can hike, go mountain biking or visit by car. 

The Sanctuary   
The Madonna of Montecastello Sanctuary
The recently restored sanctuary is one of the most famous places of worshipon Lake Garda due to its architectural and artistic value and the historical events of whichit has been the protagonist. Built upon the remains of an ancient castle ,the sanctuary has a small chapel called the Casa Santa [ Sacred House ] which dates back to 802 and contains a wellpreserved 14th century fresco from the Giotto school.Of interest are canvases by Andrea Celesti ( 1637-1712) and some votive offerings,including one of the town of Tignale for the slaying of the notorius bandit Zuan Zanone (1617). A hermitage adjoining the church welcomes thousands of pilgrims every year . Small chapels depicting the mysteries of the Holy Rosary line the road that accesses the provincial road. 

S. Zanone Church in Prabione   
Rebuilt in the second half of the 18th century,the church has a single nave. The high altar is dedicated to San Zenone and the two side altars , by the Boscai school, are dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo and Maria Immacolata . In a niche above the baptismal font is an organ by Tonoli, one of Brescia's most famous organ maker. 

The Visitors Centre   
The heart of the Visitors' Centre is represented by a yourney which unwinds through images and sounds,evoking people and the reconstruction of the environment, natural collections and collections of old tools, short documentaries and interactive point.

Via Don Bosco, 7 - 25080 Tignale (Bs)
Tel. +39 0365 760263-- invernale +39 0365760195 fax +39 0365 73140
E-mail: reception@hotelelisa.com