Submerged for 60 years: 'Miracle at Lake Garda' surprisingly reappears
Home World As of: 01.08.2026, 06:07 Uhr Comments Follow us on Google At Lake Garda, the ongoing drought is uncovering a piece of history.
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Home World As of: 01.08.2026, 06:07 Uhr Comments Follow us on Google At Lake Garda, the ongoing drought is uncovering a piece of history. In the early 1960s, it finally disappeared: the entire valley was flooded by the reservoir's water. Since 1962, the station has been hidden in the lake, directly on the road that connects Lake Idro with Lake Garda.
Furthermore, Submerged for 60 years: 'Miracle at Lake Garda' surprisingly reappears. The low water level of the Valvestino reservoir exposes the old stone walls. 'Valvestino Dam: The old customs house has reappeared,' says a Facebook post by Accompagnatore di territorio. Gargnano on Lake Garda is a popular holiday destination. (Archive photo) © Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa Where the border between the Kingdom of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy once ran, the former royal customs station of Lignago – 'Dogana di Lignago' – was located.
In addition, For over half a century, the historic ruin was hidden from view. The stir around the ruin in the reservoir is great. 'Drought brings forth miracle at Lake Garda,' headlines Südtirol News.
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Home World As of: 01.08.2026, 06:07 Uhr Comments Follow us on Google At Lake Garda, the ongoing drought is uncovering a piece of history.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn the early 1960s, it finally disappeared: the entire valley was flooded by the reservoir's water.
reliability low1/2 sourcesSince 1962, the station has been hidden in the lake, directly on the road that connects Lake Idro with Lake Garda.
reliability low1/2 sourcesSubmerged for 60 years: 'Miracle at Lake Garda' surprisingly reappears.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe low water level of the Valvestino reservoir exposes the old stone walls. 'Valvestino Dam: The old customs house has reappeared,' says a Facebook post by Accompagnatore di territorio.
reliability low1/2 sourcesGargnano on Lake Garda is a popular holiday destination. (Archive photo) © Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa Where the border between the Kingdom of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy once ran, the former royal customs station of Lignago – 'Dogana di Lignago' – was located.
reliability low1/2 sourcesFor over half a century, the historic ruin was hidden from view.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe stir around the ruin in the reservoir is great. 'Drought brings forth miracle at Lake Garda,' headlines Südtirol News.
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