Dogana Veneta

The building of the Dogana Veneta is located next to the ancient port of Lazise on Lake Garda and represented the border crossing between Lombardy and the Republic of Venice.

The building does not follow regular opening hours: however, it is possible to visit the interior by taking advantage of the numerous free artistic and cultural events organized by the Municipality of Lazise.

Famous building from the Venetian era of the 1300s, called the Dogana Veneta, is located near the ancient port of Lazise and represented the border between Lombardy and the Republic of Venice.
In the 16th century, it was used for the production of saltpeter, a component of gunpowder. In the early 17th century, it served as a customs office for the transit of goods between Lombardy and the Republic of Venice. Vessels had to enter by passing under the imposing arches of its façade before being able to access the port through a side opening. This function declined with the fall of the republic. The access from the lake was filled in and the building was adapted for other functions, including arsenal and saltpeter factory. During the twenty years of fascism, it was the "house of fascism." It has undergone recent restoration in 2003, after which the building has been used as a conference center for municipal events and as a venue for private events.