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Latest news
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Sustainable Tourism Forum in Lazise: Regenerative Travel and Lake Protection at Dogana Veneta
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Garda Lift on Fire in Riva del Garda: 600 Steps Up to the Bastione in Full Firefighter Gear
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Garda Cycle Path: Two Million Euros Allocated to Enlarge Historic Cliffside Tunnels
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Navigarda Autumn Ferry Schedule: Car Ferries, Catamarans and Lake Crossing Timetables
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Fondazione Ugo Da Como in Lonato: House Museum, Rare Library and the Scaliger Fortress
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Lake Garda in Autumn: Guide to Olive Oil Mills, Grape Harvest and Historic Villages
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Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera: Gabriele d’Annunzio’s Estate, Architecture and Monumental Heritage
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Scaliger Castle in Sirmione: Lake Fortress History, Architecture and the Fortified Docks
Inside the Scaliger Castle in Sirmione: exploring the 13th-century lake fortress, its 37-meter keep, fortified Venetian docks, and panoramic ramparts.
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What to Do on Lake Garda This Weekend: Key Events From September 25 to 27, 2026
Key events across Lake Garda from September 25 to 27, 2026: Caserma La Rocca tours in Peschiera, Ciottolando in Malcesine, Toscolano Mountain Festival, and Riva del Garda MAG exhibitions.
Quick updates
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Tremosine Revives Its History With Don Scalmana’s New Publications
Tremosine revives local history as Don Scalmana presents new books at Museo MUST, updating Le Chiese Tremosinesi and Tremosine.
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Positivity Cabin in Salò Offers 30 Seconds of Regeneration
Offers 30 seconds of regeneration as Positivity Cabin opens in Salò at Piazza Serenissima, with MUSA collaboration and a Sept 26 debut.
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Lombardy Regional Council Approves Obesity Law
Lombardy approves obesity law creating an obesity network, with €1M for severe cases and integrated prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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Sofia Cecinini Presents All the Wars of the World in Sirmione on October 9
Sofia Cecinini presents Tutte le guerre at Sirmione on 9 October, continuing a popular book series promoted by the tourism portal.
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Sirmione English Book Club to Meet in November
Sirmione English book club meets Thursday 12 November at Biblioteca Comunale to discuss The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster.
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Traviata Goes Metaverse: Virtual Event Set for Sirmione on November 13
Traviata goes metaverso: evento VR a Sirmione il 13 novembre 2026, 21-23, alla biblioteca comunale con Fabio Larovere e scene interattive.
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Big Volleyball Event Hits Sirmione on September 22
Hits Sirmione: volleyball evening on Sept. 22 draws crowds as a hard-fought match sparks local excitement and fierce competition.
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Sirmione Book Club English Launches the English Café
English Cafè launches in Sirmione: Sirmione Book Club English adds informal night of English-language readings, 8 Oct at Hotel Meridiana.
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San Felice del Benaco: Reading Group Libriamoci Welcomes Pedro Lemebel
Libriamoci reading group hosts Pedro Lemebel’s Ho paura torero on 21 Oct 2026 at San Felice del Benaco Library, Via Chiusure 28.
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Davide Bianchini Wins Italian Protagonist Championship in Salò
Davide Bianchini wins italian championship in Protagonist 7.50 at Salò, taking six wins in eight races and a clear 11-point lead.
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Gardone Riviera Underwater Cleanup: 42 Divers Take Action
42 divers join underwater cleanup in Lake Garda: Gardone Riviera recovers drone and waste, with Deep Explorers Onlus and DNA from Mantua.
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Salo Welcomes 75 Ferraris for the Cavalcade Classiche
Salò welcomes Ferrari Cavalcade Classiche: 75 rare Ferraris arrive from 15+ countries, with displays on Lungolago Zanardelli and Piazza Vittoria.
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