The Scaligero Castle of Sirmione has made it into the top 30 Italian wonders, with an impressive number of 247,924 visitors in 2023, according to the report by the Ministry of Culture. This majestic 14th-century fortress, located on Lake Garda, generated nearly one million euros in revenue, establishing itself as one of Italy’s most visited…
The city of Lonato del Garda is preparing to welcome the writer Donatella Di Pietrantonio, the fresh winner of the prestigious Strega Prize 2024. The event will take place on July 7th in the charming Gardens of the Casa del Podestà, the headquarters of the Ugo Da Como Foundation, or in the Rocca in case…
Saturday, July 6 marked the start of the summer end-of-season sales. Although consumer interest has slightly decreased compared to the previous year, with 55% of respondents intending to purchase at least one fashion item or product (compared to 61% in 2023), expectations remain high. According to a survey conducted by Confesercenti-IPSOS, the overall turnover is…
On Monday, July 8th, Sirmione will be the starting point of the second stage of the Giro d’Italia Women, with the cyclists heading towards Volta Mantovana. This event follows other important sporting events such as the Mille Miglia and Swim the Island, solidifying Sirmione as a vital center for sports. The day will begin at…
Next weekend will see the return of the “Associazioni in Festa” event in Sirmione. This annual event, scheduled for Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th, promises a mix of cultural experiences, stories of solidarity, and moments of entertainment with food stands and live music. On Saturday, July 6th: – 7:00 PM: The evening begins…
The municipality of Sirmione is preparing to face a temporary interruption of the water service on July 10th and 11th. The intervention, necessary for extraordinary maintenance work on the municipal water supply, has been announced by Acque Bresciane. The suspension of the drinking water supply will take place during a very limited time frame, from…
The town of Valeggio sul Mincio is preparing to host the 102nd edition of the Valeggio Fair from Saturday, July 6th to Monday, July 8th, 2024. This event celebrates local excellence and offers a wide range of events. Organized by the Pro Loco Valeggio Association in collaboration with the municipal administration, this event has become…
A serious accident occurred in Toscolano Maderno yesterday on the State Road 45bis, around 5:30 pm. A motorcycle and a car collided violently, involving an 18-year-old young man who was riding the moped. The causes of the impact are still unclear, but according to initial reconstructions, the boy suffered the most serious injuries. A passerby…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the ban on fishing, selling, and consuming eels from Lake Garda, which has been in effect since 2011 due to contamination from PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). The decree, published in the Official Gazette and signed by Undersecretary Marcello Gemmato, specifies that the ban will continue until further provisions are based…
The Municipality of Sirmione has started the removal of the historic wooden structures, known as “roste,” along the shores of Lake Garda, with particular attention to the Punta Grò area. These constructions, once used for eel fishing, have become obsolete after the practice was banned due to contamination by dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls, as indicated…