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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.
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Ciottolando con Gusto in Malcesine: 19 Food Stops and Scaliger Castle in the Medieval Village
On September 26–27, 2026, Ciottolando con Gusto in Malcesine returns with 19 gourmet tasting stops in the cobblestone village, local wines, and entry to the Scaliger Castle.
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Catullus’ Grottoes in Sirmione: Villa History, Architecture and the Archaeological Museum
Grotte di Catullo in Sirmione reveal a vast Roman villa and museum run by Direzione Regionale Musei Nazionali Lombardia in Lombardy.
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Lugana Festival in Sirmione Kicks Off Oct. 16–19 Between Palazzo Callas and Local Wineries
Lugana festival in Sirmione runs Oct 16–19, 2026 at Palazzo Callas, with tastings, masterclasses, shuttle tours and chef competition.
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Mountain Festival in Toscolano Maderno: Four Days of Climbing, Valle delle Cartiere and Rock Climbing
Festival della montagna opens in Toscolano Maderno today with talks, guided hikes to Valle delle Cartiere, and assisted rock climbing through 27 Sept.
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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