The current name of the city in fact derives from the Latin Lasitium, then laceses which means lake place.
In the Middle Ages Lazise was the first free municipality of Garda and in the 10th century it was one of the richest commercial centers in the whole area.
Its importance gave it a special fishing right, granted by the Emperor in addition to the right of fortification and toll.
Of clear medieval imprint is its oldest nucleus, surrounded by the beautiful walls erected by the Scaligeri in the century. XIV, the fortress and the Scaliger Castle.