All articles and translations for GN Magazine September 2026
When Johann Wolfgang von Goethe arrived on Lake Garda in September 1786, his journey was guided as much by scientific inquiry as by literary passion: Goethe as a Scientist sought to understand the living morphology of nature. Immersing himself in the sub-Mediterranean flora of Torbole and Malcesine, Goethe observed how descending southward altered the structure…
The city of Salò remembers with affection and gratitude Aurelio Nastuzzo, who passed away in early August 2026, leaving an indelible imprint on the cultural and civic life of the Riviera del Garda. Awarded the prestigious Golden Magnifica Patria medal in 1999, Nastuzzo dedicated decades of voluntary service to the Duomo of Salò, spearheaded the…
The Hens of Fosse Castello in Desenzano del Garda continue their charming, unpredictable adventures below the centuries-old battlements of the medieval fortress. From an original lively flock of fifteen American bantam hens, their daily excursions into Piazza Malvezzi and the castle parking lot bewildered motorists and delighted passersby. Even after the proud rooster was relocated,…
Was Pinocchio really a puppet? In Italian language and theatre history, the distinction between burattini (hand glove puppets controlled from below) and marionette (string or wire marionettes controlled from above) reveals a fascinating cultural journey. While Carlo Collodi called Pinocchio a burattino, the wooden boy who moves without strings belongs to the broader universe of…