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SAN SIVINO CHURCH

Churches at Manerba del Garda

Where
Manerba del Garda (BS)

Located on the San Sivino promontory, a rocky spur near the shore of the lake, the church has a single nave and a rustic facade. The interior is divided into bays by round-headed arches that support the exposed beams of the roof. Imbedded in the external wall facing south is the stone of the Devil's Pact , which is linked to a curious legend. A miller arrived in Manerba around 1200. Work was steady and business was booming because he was also grinding grain for half the population of Moniga. One day, the water powering the mill suddenly stopped without warning. After his prayers to San Sivino went unanswered, the miller decided to ask the devil for help. Satan, who appeared to the miller first as a monk and later as a noble knight, promised to help in exchange for the miller's soul at his death. Thus, the miller sold his soul in exchange for success and prosperity. The contract was signed: the miller pressed his hand against a stone, and the devil left his footprint. The water returned and business picked up. Things went so well that the miller decided to add another grist mill. As he grew older, however, the miller started to fear for his soul. He confessed to a priest and, after promising to leave his mill and money to the Church, was absolved. This so enraged the devil that he devastated the miller's house. Realizing he had been tricked, the devil left, but not before he turned all the miller's money into straw. Thus, a Cross was engraved on the stone of the Devil's Pact and can still be seen today, along with the imprint of the miller's hand and of the devil's foot.

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Churches at Manerba del Garda
  • Art & Culture
PARISH CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA

CASTELLO DI MANERBA

Castles at Manerba del Garda
  • Art & Culture
CASTELLO DI MANERBA

CHIESA DI SANTA CATERINA

Churches at Manerba del Garda
  • Art & Culture
CHIESA DI SANTA CATERINA

MUSEO CIVICO ARCHEOLOGICO

Museums at Manerba del Garda
  • Art & Culture
MUSEO CIVICO ARCHEOLOGICO

San Biagio Island

  • Active & Green
San Biagio Island
1.41 km

ISOLA DEL GARDA (GARDA ISLAND)

Sites of interest at San Felice del Benaco
  • Lakes
ISOLA DEL GARDA (GARDA ISLAND)
3.36 km

THE SANCTUARY OF “MADONNA DEL CARMINE”

  • Religious Tourism
THE SANCTUARY OF “MADONNA DEL CARMINE”
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ROTINGO PALACE

Dwellings at San Felice del Benaco
  • Art & Culture
ROTINGO PALACE
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PARISH CHURCH OF PORTESE

Churches at San Felice del Benaco
  • Art & Culture
PARISH CHURCH OF PORTESE
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CASTLE OF PORTESE

Castles at San Felice del Benaco
  • Art & Culture
CASTLE OF PORTESE
3.92 km

THE LITTLE CHURCH OF SAINT FERMO

  • Art & Culture
THE LITTLE CHURCH OF SAINT FERMO
3.92 km

PARISH CHURCH

Churches at San Felice del Benaco
  • Art & Culture
PARISH CHURCH
3.92 km

CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST IN PIEVE

  • Art & Culture
CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST IN PIEVE
3.92 km

MONTE DI PIETÀPALACE

Dwellings at San Felice del Benaco
  • Art & Culture
MONTE DI PIETÀPALACE
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"MADONNA DELLA NEVE" CHURCH

Churches at Puegnago del Garda
  • Art & Culture
"MADONNA DELLA NEVE" CHURCH
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Gardagolf Country Club

Gardagolf Country Club, one of the best Golf clubs in Italy. Sports, nature and hospitality in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Garda.
  • Golf
Gardagolf Country Club, Soiano del Lago (BS)
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VILLA BRUNATI

Dwellings at Moniga del Garda
  • Art & Culture
VILLA BRUNATI
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MONIGA CASTLE

Castles at Moniga del Garda
  • Art & Culture
MONIGA CASTLE
4.56 km

SAN MARTINO CHURCH

Churches at Moniga del Garda
  • Religious Tourism
SAN MARTINO CHURCH
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SAN FELICE CASTLE

Castles at San Felice del Benaco
  • Art & Culture
SAN FELICE CASTLE
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Activities

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  • Active & Green
E-Mtb Front - 1 Day rent
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E-Mtb Front rent - Half day

  • Active & Green
E-Mtb Front rent - Half day
10.55 km

Where to sleep

ANTICA DIMORA DEI GELSI

MANERBA DEL GARDA
ANTICA DIMORA DEI GELSI

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MANERBA DEL GARDA
CASA SANTA CATERINA

DOMENICA - CARROBBIO

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APPARTAMENTO BELVEDERE

Manerba del Garda
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VILLENPARK SANGHEN B

Manerba del Garda
VILLENPARK SANGHEN B

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MANERBA DEL GARDA
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757 mt

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883 mt

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914 mt

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HOLIDAYS DREAM - VILLA SWEET FLOWER
920 mt

VILLA CLARA

Manerba del Garda
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920 mt

AI VOLTI

Manerba del Garda
AI VOLTI
931 mt

VILLA ELENA-ROBERTO

Manerba del Garda
VILLA ELENA-ROBERTO
952 mt

MONTE RE

Manerba del Garda
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970 mt

LA FILANDA

Manerba del Garda
LA FILANDA
970 mt

NATURE FLAT

MANERBA DEL GARDA
NATURE FLAT
990 mt

JUNIPER FLAT

MANERBA DEL GARDA
JUNIPER FLAT
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