GN Magazine – July 2026

Welcome to the digital edition of GN Magazine – July 2026. Here you will find the complete English translations of the main articles published in the print edition, bringing the history, culture, and events of Lake Garda to our international readers.

July 2026 Articles

Select an article below to read the full translation:

• Salò and Music: The Garda Music Summer
  A journey through the 65-year history of one of Lake Garda’s most prestigious violin festivals, written by Gualtiero Comini.
• Sirmione Retains the Blue Flag
  For the fourth consecutive year, Sirmione earns the FEE Blue Flag 2026 for Spiaggia Giamaica.
• The Abbey of Maguzzano: A Haven of Peace and Spirituality
  Explore the history of the Abbey of Maguzzano in Lonato del Garda, from the 9th century to modern ecumenical meetings.
• A Centenary to Remember: The Union of Rivoltella and Desenzano in 1926
  Explore the centenary of the union between Desenzano and Rivoltella in 1926, local mayors, and the story of organist Giuseppe Gandini.
• A History of Trains and Railway Workers
  Giancarlo Ganzerla’s memoir about the restructuring of Italian railways at Verona and Desenzano depots.
• Kurt Erich von Suckert, alias Malaparte: A Maledetto Toscano (Part 3)
  An essay excerpt by Alberto Pachera on Curzio Malaparte’s view on widows, his dog Febo, and his journalist career.