Manerba is a small town with 3.800 inhabitants composed by five small villages scattered between the ridge and the promontory that ends with the Rocca (fortress), regional park.
Legend has it, that Manerba was the seat of the temple dedicated to the Roman goddess Minerva, hence Manerbas.
The Rocca, built in 216 a.C., has a particular story: during the VIII century the castle belonged to Cacone, nephew of Desiderio, King of the Longobards.
At the fall of Desiderio, Cacone took refuge in the castle resisting the attacks of the Franks for two years. The Rocca was destroyed about two centuries ago, because it served as refuge for criminals: it is still possible to see its remains and to enjoy the beautiful sight on the Lake.
This land also belonged to Brescia for some time, and alternatively supported the Visconti and Venice.