Closure of Bar Tassoni in Salò: Impact on Local Commerce

In **Salò**, the closure of the **Tassoni** bar marks the loss of a symbol for local commerce. The establishment, located on Via San Carlo and managed by Alessandro Savoldi for the past eleven years, has permanently lowered its shutters, leaving passersby surprised to find the shop closed. Recently, the signs were also removed, confirming that this is not merely a summer break. The decision to cease operations was communicated to the manager last year, as the building’s owners intend to put the property on the real estate market. The closure of the bar represents a significant blow to the image of the historic center. Andrea Maggioni, president of Salò Promotion and coordinator of Confesercenti Lake Garda, emphasized how this event highlights the difficulties that commerce is facing: rising costs and changes in purchasing habits threaten the vitality of the city’s commercial heart. Maggioni expressed hope for supportive policies to preserve the local economy and transform this critical situation into an opportunity for the region’s revitalization. Italian Version