The San Martino Museum of Desenzano del Garda is hidden behind an imposing tower, and it hosts old relics, documents and other exhibits from the time of the Battle of Solferino (June 24th, 1859).

The museum was built in 1939 and it has three large rooms where weapons used in battle, war armors, military uniforms and a series of paintingsillustrating the battle and the heroic soldiers on the battlefield are displayed. The museum provides guided tours, so visitors can learn explanations and sundry legends related to the battle.

Name:
Solferino San Martino Museum
Address:
2, Via Torre, Desenzano del Garda, Brescia, Italy
Telephone:
0039 0309 910370
Fax:
0039 0309 910370
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.solferinoesanmartino.it