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Salo is situated in the gulf of Salo, has had political and economical control over the coastal towns since Roman times.
In 1943 Mussolini fled here and rebuilt his fascist party here, thus forming an italian fascist government which held for two years.
When the allied freed Italy, Mussolini tried to escape to Switzerland but was caught and shot at Lake Como in April 1945.
Signs of former prosperity and importance can still be found in Salo. It has a beautiful lakeside promenade.
It is not sure how Salo got his name. According to a legend Queen Salonina gave her name to the town or an Etrusk magistrate named Saloo.
Beatrice Scala, wife of count Bernabo, wanted to make Salo capital of the ' Magnifica Patria' in 1377. She had a new citadel built (nothing remained of it).
Gasparo Bartoletti (1540-1609), the man who most likely developed the first violin was born in Salo. |
| Boat Salo, cruises Lago di Garda |
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JLBG Wed May 11, 2005 21:09 UTC
When we drove around the lake, we were short of time to visit Salò! Too bad! Your page allows to see what we have missed ! Thank you for sharing ! | Waalewiener Sun Jun 13, 2004 00:02 UTC
Salute Salo Hohoho, Roelien it was HOT there how did you stand it ,melting Ice cream before it reached your mouth ,she was hanging out eh ,probable the heat I enjoyed seing the pictures Roelien .Very nice page . | iandsmith Sat Apr 24, 2004 22:23 UTC
I can see a notebook would make a good gift for you! Did I see the same tip twice? I'm with sim1, keep taking your shots, it provides variety, that spice of life stuff. | prleprle Sun Feb 29, 2004 15:22 UTC
Very charming place... and page too :-) Would like to visit Salo one day... |
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