In the heart of Veneto, the Giacomo Matteotti House Museum in Fratta Polesine has undergone a complete renovation in honor of the centenary of the political historian’s death. With the financial support and initiative of the Cassa di Risparmio Foundation of Padua and Rovigo, the building has undergone a significant redesign, with investments exceeding 1…
The hill road connecting Salò to Serniga, in the municipality of Gardone Riviera, remains closed to traffic due to a landslide that occurred two days ago as a result of bad weather. Restoration works began today, June 6, 2024, with a site visit conducted by a geologist along with technicians and officials from the municipality….
Renowned pastry chef Iginio Massari has won the bid to manage the restaurant inside the historic Wimmer Palace, formerly known as the Gardone Riviera Casino. Located on the shores of Lake Garda, the palace has recently been restored by the Municipality of Gardone Riviera. The Massari family’s project involves transforming the property into a gastronomic…
The Tener-a-mente Festival is preparing to return with its thirteenth edition, promising a summer filled with music and culture in the beautiful setting of the Vittoriale Amphitheater overlooking Lake Garda. From June 22nd to July 29th, the festival will present a series of events spanning various musical genres and poetic-literary performances, attracting international and national…
Lake Garda is getting ready to host the twelfth edition of the “Sounds and Flavors of Garda” festival, with two evenings of concerts that promise intense emotions and refined atmospheres. The events, scheduled for June 8th and 9th, 2024, will feature the Archimia String Quartet and the talented singer Elena Giardina. The first evening, scheduled…
Desenzano del Garda is facing a critical situation regarding the allocation of public housing, with an extremely imbalanced supply-demand ratio. According to data released on June 5, 2024, there were 134 applications for only 3 available apartments in the municipality, with 40 requests coming from families in absolute poverty. The situation is no better in…
The WWF has proposed an unusual initiative for the historic boat Zia Lalla, moored in the old port of Desenzano del Garda. Paolo Zanollo, local representative of the WWF, has launched a petition on change.org to deliberately sink the boat and transform it into a refuge for fish. The Zia Lalla, an Austro-Hungarian mine-clearing tugboat…
In the afternoon today, a lively and well-attended debate took place between the mayoral candidates of Gardone Riviera in view of the upcoming local elections: Andrea Cipani and Adelio Zeni. During the debate, the candidates answered several crucial questions regarding the future of the municipality. The questions revolved around urban planning guidelines, planned public works,…
The bad weather in the last few hours has caused significant disruptions in the area of Lake Garda. The Coast Guard of Salò has reported the presence of floating logs in the waters off the municipality of Gardone Riviera, posing a danger to navigation. However, the lake levels are gradually returning to normal thanks to…
A violent landslide has struck the hamlet of Serniga, in the municipality of Salò, following heavy rains that hit the province of Brescia on June 4, 2024. The landslide caused the road to be invaded by earth and debris, forcing local authorities to completely close the road as a precaution. The traffic interruption was ordered…