The Expropriated Catullus: The Battle for Sirmione’s Roman Ruins
Discover the controversial history behind the expropriation of Sirmione’s Grotte di Catullo and the local struggle to define this archaeological site.
From the prehistoric pile dwellings to the grandeur of Roman villas, Lake Garda has been a crossroad of civilizations for millennia. Explore the archaeological treasures and ancient roots that make our shores a living open-air museum.

Discover the controversial history behind the expropriation of Sirmione’s Grotte di Catullo and the local struggle to define this archaeological site.