Lights and Shadows on Lake Garda: Easter and Easter Monday, Tourism Remains Without a “Bang”. During the Easter holidays of 2025, Desenzano experienced a decline in hotel bookings, dropping from full occupancy to 80%. Despite this, Easter Monday brought some liveliness to the Lower Garda region, thanks to the sun that enlivened the squares and…
The Municipality of Castiglione delle Stiviere has officially announced the awarding of 25 study scholarships for the academic year 2023/24, as part of a dedicated competition announcement aimed at deserving students residing in the area. Applications can be submitted until 12 PM on May 22, 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to consult the announcement…
An incident caused significant disruptions to the Gardesana traffic in Gargnano on Easter Monday. In the early afternoon yesterday, an articulated bus operating on the Brescia-Gargnano route miscalculated its maneuver and became stuck on one of the tightest curves at Piazzale Boldini, completely blocking access to the Strada Statale 45bis Gardesana Occidentale. The situation caught…
A new scam alert has been issued in Italy, where deceptive emails impersonating official communications from the Ministry of Health have been reported. These messages, linked to a phishing attack, promise financial refunds to citizens, prompting them to provide personal information. The Ministry has warned users not to click on any links contained in the…
Recent developments concern the Strada della Forra in Tremosine, which has been closed due to a landslide since December 16, 2023. Mayor Battista Girardi clarified that the decision not to reopen the road ahead of the Easter holidays was made solely for technical reasons and not political ones. Despite the completion of consolidation and safety…
Free Guided Tour of the Alto Garda Museum: Between Art and Memory will take place on April 21, offering a unique opportunity to spend Easter Monday immersed in culture. The event will begin at 4:00 PM and will lead participants through the museum’s exhibition in Riva del Garda, focusing on “Portraits | From Stele Statues…
A bus stuck has blocked the Gardesana this afternoon in Gargnano, causing significant traffic disruptions. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM when a bus on the Brescia-Gargnano route became wedged in the middle of the roadway while attempting to maneuver back towards the city. The situation was worsened by the return of many tourists after…
Since November 20, 1943, the Villa delle Orsoline in Gargnano has served as Mussolini’s Headquarters, becoming a crucial location for the Italian Social Republic. The building, requisitioned by the fascist government and compensated with a monthly sum, saw the Duce operate amidst increasing German control. Mussolini regularly traveled from Villa Feltrinelli, located about 600 meters…
Traffic Jams and Delays on the Lower Garda for Easter Monday characterized the day of April 21, 2025, with a heavy influx of vehicles heading towards the tourist destinations in the area. The roads between the provinces of Brescia and Verona experienced long queues starting in the morning, particularly on the A4 stretch from Brescia…
The 43rd Meeting del Garda has come to a close, a prestigious regatta that saw the participation of over eight hundred sailors from forty-three different nations. The event, held in Riva del Garda, marked a highlight of the competitive season for the Fraglia Vela Riva. During the three final races, Jesper Karlsen dominated among the…