The Dogana Veneta stands at the entrance to the old port, a handsome arched stone building from the late 14th century that is one of the most intact examples of Venetian administrative architecture to survive on Lake Garda. The Venetians built it originally as a customs house to control and tax goods moving by water across the lake, and the carved Venetian lion above the archway is still clearly visible.
The building is today used for exhibitions and events and is open to the public at various times. Even if the interior is not accessible, the exterior and its setting at the harbour edge — with the old port and the lake in front, and the medieval town walls behind — is among the most photographed corners of Lake Garda for good reason.