Peschiera del Garda is a town and comune located in the province of Verona within the Veneto region of Italy. It serves as a notable geographical point situated near the outlet of Lake Garda.
Historically, Peschiera was significant during the period when Lombardy-Venetia was under Austrian rule. It functioned as the northwest anchor of the Quadrilatero, a group of four fortified towns. A key feature of the town is its fortress, which is situated on an island in the river Mincio at the point where it flows from Lake Garda.