A car ended up in a watercourse in Manerba del Garda on the afternoon of Thursday, September 5th. The incident occurred while the vehicle was attempting to cross the D’Avigo stream, but the current began to carry it downstream. There were two people on board who were promptly rescued by the Fire Brigade. To manage…
Salò commemorated Sergio Bresciani, known as the “Cucciolo della Leonessa,” in an emotional ceremony held on September 5, 2024, at the monument dedicated to him in the historic center. Bresciani, who died in 1942 at El Alamein at the age of 17 due to wounds sustained from a landmine explosion, is remembered as Italy’s youngest…
The project for a tunnel that will bypass the Gardesana, connecting Toscolano to Salò, is taking shape thanks to the initiative of the president of the Alto Garda Bresciano Mountain Community, Franceschino Risatti. Today, a meeting was held at the Mountain Community headquarters in Villa di Gargnano with Giulio Maternini, a transport expert from the…
A theft occurred at the Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera, where a projector worth 25,000 euros was stolen during the night between Sunday and Monday. The device, used for the set design of the show “Hedoné,” was taken from the southern area of the park, near the “laghetto delle danze” (dance pond). The theft…
A motorboat was reported stranded north of Gargnano, in the San Giacomo area, on the afternoon of Monday, September 2nd. The Coast Guard of Salò received the report and is currently trying to locate the owner of the vessel. The authorities encourage anyone who recognizes the motorboat to contact their offices at the number 0365.21300…
The Garda Express was fully booked during its historic journey from Milan to Desenzano del Garda, which took place on September 1, 2024. Organized by the Transport and Sustainable Mobility Department of the Lombardy Region in collaboration with the Italian State Railways Foundation, the train made stops in Treviglio and Brescia, offering travelers a chance…
The Valvestino dam has brought to light the ancient customs house of Lignago, an event that occurs during the periodic maintenance drainings of the artificial reservoir, managed by Enel. The ruins, visible from the provincial road three kilometers past the dam wall, attract visitors eager to uncover the history of a place that once controlled…
Lake Garda is facing a critical environmental situation, with water levels declining compared to last year. By the end of August 2023, the lake’s level was +93 cm above the hydrometric zero in Peschiera, three centimeters lower than in 2022. Despite the abundant spring rains and the thunderstorms during the Ferragosto holiday that had temporarily…
Tourism in Italy, traditionally concentrated in the summer months, is experiencing a significant shift in visitor numbers towards September. This phenomenon is driven by favorable weather and declining rates, making the month increasingly appealing to tourists. According to estimates from the Centro Studi Turistici for Assoturismo Confesercenti, it is anticipated that 15 million tourists will…
Sirmione has extended an official invitation to Angelina Jolie, the star of Pablo Larrain’s film “Maria,” which tells the story of the renowned opera singer Maria Callas. The diva lived in Sirmione from 1950 to 1959, and Mayor Luisa Lavelli expressed pride in the portrayal of Callas on the big screen, emphasizing how her presence…