Lazise is a small town on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda in the province of Verona, Italy, with around 6,900 people in the municipality. Its history stretches back to prehistoric lakeside settlements, while the modern town developed during the early Middle Ages. In 983, Emperor Otto II granted Lazise extensive civic autonomy, a charter often cited as making it the first free commune in Italy. The historic centre remains enclosed by medieval walls and gates, with the Scaliger Castle overlooking narrow streets leading down to the old harbour. Other notable sights include the Romanesque Church of San Nicolò and the Venetian Customs House, reflecting the centuries when Lazise formed part of the Republic of Venice. The lakeside promenade, beaches and nearby thermal springs at Colà make the town a popular base on Lake Garda, while Gardaland and several other major attractions are only a short distance to the south.
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