May 20th marks an important occasion for the local community, as it celebrates the birthday of Gasparo da Salò, a historical luthier regarded as the inventor of the modern violin. Born in 1540, Gasparo Bertolotti left an indelible mark on the history of music through his mastery of the craft of violin making. His birth…
Desenzano, there is a mystery surrounding the death of a man following a minor theft at a supermarket. On Thursday evening, May 15, in the area near the train station, a Moroccan citizen fell, sustaining a severe neck injury that led to his death the following day. Local carabinieri are investigating to clarify the circumstances…
A hike in the Upper Garda region ended tragically for a 55-year-old German mountain guide, who was struck on the head by a rockfall on the morning of Saturday, May 17. The incident occurred while the man was with a climbing partner at the base of the “Dinosauri” route, beneath the Cima alle Coste wall…
A cocktail dedicated to the poet, named “Extreme Passion”, triumphed at the national competition Junior Espresso Masters, recently held at Mumac in Milan. Created by Roberto Bonvicini, a student from the Caterina de’ Medici Hotel Institute in Gardone Riviera, the drink captured the jury’s attention among 64 participating schools and a total of 1,000 students…
Until tomorrow, May 18th, the plant, flower, and garden market exhibition “Salò Botanica” is taking place between Fossa and the Zanardelli lakeside. This event, organized by the municipality in collaboration with the Pro Loco, brings back to the historic center of Salò the iconic “big animals” made of synthetic grass, which are a draw for…
The Love GINeration, Italy’s largest and most famous gin festival, will take place in Riva del Garda on May 31, 2025. This event, dedicated to gin and spirits enthusiasts, promises an evening of pure enjoyment with the participation of 15 of the best producers in Italy and over 100 selected labels. Visitors will be able…
The young tenor Paolo Delai, hailing from Toscolano Maderno, will perform tomorrow, Sunday, May 18, during the Gran Premio del Made in Italy and Emilia-Romagna at the Imola circuit, where he will sing the Inno di Mameli. Selected by the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation from among six artists, Delai will have the honor of singing in…
A major hotel project worth **150 million euros** has been officially unveiled in **Salò**, aimed at revolutionizing the **luxury tourism** sector on Lake Garda. The **Falkensteiner Park Resort Lake Garda** will feature the construction of a 5-star hotel and 170 high-end apartments, set within a botanical park designed by architects Matteo Thun and Joao Nunes….
Manerba del Garda, tourist suffers medical emergency by the lakeside: rescue efforts underway On the morning of Friday, May 16, a 48-year-old German tourist suffered a severe medical emergency while walking along the lakeside in Manerba del Garda, experiencing cardiac arrest. The incident occurred around noon and immediately prompted a response from emergency services: the…
On May 17, 2025, a traffic accident occurred between the toll booths of Brescia Est and Desenzano, heading towards Lake Garda, resulting in a traffic jam of approximately 8 kilometers. The incident involved seven vehicles, but fortunately, there are no reports of serious injuries. Two ambulances and a fire brigade team promptly arrived on the…