The public meeting with photographers Jacob and Sara Aue Sobol will conclude the Photography as a Visual Poem workshop that will take place in Sirmione from May 5 to 9 2025 and will offer the public the opportunity to discover the works created by the participants Organized by Magnum Photos in collaboration with the Municipality of Sirmione the workshop proposed a path focused on the ability to capture not only people and places but also human bonds and the poetry of everyday life The meeting is an excellent opportunity to discover how Sirmione will have inspired the workshop participants: places stories and visions born from the encounter with the territory will take shape during the public meeting in a moment of sharing between photography and collective storytelling Born in Copenhagen in 1976, Jacob Aue Sobol is known for his ability to tell the universality of human emotions exploring themes such as love and vulnerability the book Sabine (2004) is inspired by the time spent in Greenland Tokyo tells the loneliness experienced in the Japanese capital Sobol has worked on projects in different parts of the world including Arrivals and Departures along the Trans-Siberian railway and James’ House Sara Aue Sobol studied photography in Italy and Denmark and has realized photographic projects in Russia and Mexico He is currently Art Director of Jacob Aue Sobol with whom he lives in Denmark Go to the Municipality website This famous quote by Elliott Erwitt encapsulates the essence of the exhibition that Sirmione dedicates to one of the great masters of 20th century photography and highlights his extraordinary ability to look at the world and life with great irony and at the same time with unsurpassed depth After Martin Parr’s iconic beaches in 2024 the city continues its important collaboration with the Magnum Photos agency presenting the famous exhibition DOGDOGS by Elliott Erwitt Born in France in 1928 and with a career spanning over 70 years spent traveling the world photographing Erwitt has captured moments of everyday life and iconic characters with a unique touch and has devoted much attention to exploring the relationship between humans and animals but at the same time manages to speak to everyone’s heart through images capable of touching anyone who observes them “The special and timeless bond between people and their pets is what Elliott Erwitt has been able to immortalize in his images full of humor and lightness he has revealed a deep understanding of the relationship that we humans share with our animal friends the extraordinary technical and compositional mastery merges with the distinctive trait of his way of seeing the world.” With an increasingly rich schedule of courses Sirmione confirms itself as the Garda home of photography and strengthens its collaboration with Magnum Photos consolidating its role as a point of reference for the world of photography “We are very proud of the collaboration with Magnum Photos a bond that year after year has allowed us to have great names in international photography in Sirmione our Sirmione home of photography opens its doors to a giant of the 20th century with his amusing and acute images that give us surprising reflections on our daily relationships with animals and on our own lives” The visit to the exhibition is enriched by the possibility of seeing I Bark at Dogs a film directed by Douglas Sloan that explores Erwitt’s life and work alternating moments of comedy and reflection to provide an intimate portrait of the creative genius behind the camera DOGDOGS: The Colophon, Poster, and Press kit (in Italian only) Introduction to the exhibition and biographical note DOGDOGS: Captions Elliott Erwitt on Dogs Douglas Sloan: biographical note Exhibition that comes, Exhibition that goes: the images of the installation Off with the leash!: the photo gallery of the inauguration DOGDOGS: Visitors’ Comments on the Exhibition Dogs are like people, only with more hair: dogdogs’ video Photography will live to tell the world of the future: The interview with Andréa Holzerr and the assignment of the Grifone of Sirmione From 8:00 am the cleaning of the moat of the Scaligero Castle will also take place Tritone Sub and the Sirmione Youth Association The following will participate in the Clean Green Day: Giornata del Verde Pulito: the poster I would like to extend to each of you my heartfelt wishes for a peaceful and joyful Easter May these days be a precious time to share authentic moments and renew the bonds that unite us as a community Sirmione blooms again and opens up to the world with a new tourist season ready to welcome those in search of wonder The colors of the tulips that dot our peninsula are a tangible sign of this rebirth: an explosion of life that recalls the words of Pope Francis in which “the new Christ blooms.” A blooming not only of nature It is a period of momentum and renewed energy an opportunity to highlight the many excellences of our territory Thanks to everyone’s commitment and participation capable of offering authentic experiences to both those who live there and those who discover it with the hope that the season that awaits us will be full of satisfaction for our entire community and for all the people who choose to spend some time with us welcoming spring with a vibrant explosion of colors the Scaligero Castle and Piazza Carducci are embellished with a selection of multicolored tulips that will enchant thousands of tourists One more reason to visit Sirmione during Easter and the spring long weekends are just some of the prestigious varieties of the over 45,000 tulips that will welcome citizens and visitors “Our city is colored with bright floral shades a tribute to the beauty of Sirmione that shines even more this year Luisa Lavelli – Thanks to the collaboration with Count Giuseppe Inga Sigurtà the ‘Tulipanomania’ project enriches and renews our green areas giving residents and tourists a fresh and multicolored welcome which celebrates nature and the care of our territory.” The Municipality of Sirmione continues its collaboration with Count Giuseppe Inga Sigurtà, owner of the famous Parco Giardino of Valeggio sul Mincio bringing to our peninsula the excellence and quality of those who have won the prestigious World Tulip Innovation Award 2024 “When I was asked to create a part of Tulipanomania here – said Count Giuseppe Inga Sigurtà – I immediately understood that we could create something beautiful The administration immediately proved to be very proactive because as a child my parents often took me here creating these flowerbeds again was a dream come true A heartfelt thanks to all the technicians and to those who contributed to the creation of so much beauty and I hope that many tourists can take photos and take home a special memory of this wonderful town” 45.000 tulips bloom in spring in Sirmione, the press kitt (in Italian only) The Sirmione Photo Residency is looking for talented photographers capable of revealing an unprecedented image of Sirmione uncovering hidden and unexplored aspects of it They must also be willing to be contaminated by an extraordinary place capable of enriching the way we look at the world Selections for the fourth edition of the Sirmione Photo Residency are open: the selected artist will spend two weeks on the shores of Lake Garda to develop a photographic project dedicated to the fascinating territory of Sirmione an invitation to transform suggestions and inspirations into tangible and meaningful images stems from the Sirmione Municipality’s desire to see its town in a new light through the lens of photographers capable of producing an authentic and innovative representation of the territory and its community The Sirmione Photo Residency is the first appointment of the 16th Edition of the Sirmione Award for Photography consisting of 6 different contests (the complete calendar of appointments will be published as soon as possible) Probably the most significant feature of the Sirmione Photo Residency lies in the great freedom granted to the selected photographer to conceive propose and realise their own photographic project letting themselves be inspired by Sirmione and its territory in coherence with their own poetics The photographers will be selected and guided in the realisation of the project by two important international photography experts: Andréa Holzherr, Global Cultural Director of Magnum Photos, and Ludovica Pellegatta After the presentation of A RIVA the book by Simona Ghizzoni the protagonist of the second edition of the Sirmione Photo Residency the protagonist of the third edition has already been photographing in Sirmione and is working on his project that will be presented at the end of summer 2025 and that will take the form of the Sirmione Photo Residency BOOK 03 In this gallery some preview images of Mattia Marzorati’s project: The Sirmione Photo Residency is a research and development residency in which photography can become the pivotal tool for finding points of union between the different dimensions of collective living and translate into an opportunity for the cultural and ethical growth of society Download the announcement for the fourth edition of the Sirmione Photo Residency with information on how to participate in order to participate in the Sirmione Photo Residency it is necessary to submit a single PDF document containing – a photographic project already realised and composed of no less than 20 images for which the date of production is not relevant (no connection between the project and Sirmione and/or Lake Garda is required) No more than one image per page shall be included in the PDF document; – an illustrative text of the project (maximum one page – the curriculum vitae of the photographer (in English); – a summary of the project proposed for the Residency in Sirmione (in English) There is time until 23:59 minutes of 31 March 2025 to submit your application The author of the selected project will be awarded – a two-week stay in Sirmione during the month of October 2025; – reimbursement of travel expenses (up to a maximum of € 1,000); – a total daily allowance of € 2,500.00 for the two weeks; – 50 copies of the volume that will be printed by the Municipality of Sirmione using the photographs of the photographic project realised during the Photographic Residence in Sirmione The volume will be printed only if the Municipality of Sirmione and the project supervisors consider the material produced during the Photographic Residence worthy of publication Participate in the Sirmione Photo Residency (applications open by 2nd January 2025) Sirmione Award for Photography is supported by: The DOGDOGS exhibition by Elliott Erwitt has arrived from Paris patiently waiting to take its place in the rooms of Palazzo Callas Exhibitions while “Se guardi il mondo da un oblò” the 17th collective exhibition of the Sirmione artists The handover between these two exhibitions represents a continuous dialogue with the world The DOGDOGS exhibition will be open to the public from March 15 to July 13 The shuttle bus between Colombare and the historic center of Sirmione is active from 12th April to 28 September 2025 Complete information, timetables and fares are available on the ARRIVA website as well as the Arriva Italia app which allows you to purchase tickets to be activated via QR-code once you board There is also an on-call public transport service with telephone reservations 6 competitions for photographers of all ages and levels and a new photo marathon reserved for under 18s supported by a prestigious partnership New Free Photo in collaboration with FujiFilm The TEENS Photo Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 13 April This is the complete calendar and details for participating in the Sirmione Award for Photography SIRMIONE PHOTO RESIDENCY: a two-week Photographic Residency on Lake Garda with the guidance of two international photography experts Sirmione Award for Photography: the press kit (in Italian only) Sirmione Award for Photography is supported by So why not always carry with you the light that reflects in the waters of the lake, the cry of the seagulls, the scent of the honeysuckle, immortalized by the shots of the 14th edition of the Sirmione Award for Photography A World in a Bag is not just a celebration of the beauty of the Lake: it is also a call to sustainability and environmental awareness a common material that is often overlooked become protagonists of a visual dialogue that invites us to reflect on our relationship with the environment and the importance of reducing Now in its fifteenth edition this year, the Sirmione Award for Photography is aimed at enthusiasts and professionals and is organized by the Municipality of Sirmione It arises from the awareness that images are a universal language the only one possible in a place of cosmopolitan and international connections like Sirmione A WORLD IN A BAG: the press release (in Italian only) A WORLD IN A BAG: the poster The book of signatures: comments from visitors to the exhibition An exhibition like a bag: the exhibition gallery A bag full of photographs: the opening gallery The Sirmione Prize for Photography is supported by ready to enchant citizens and visitors with a weekend full of events the city inaugurates the Christmas period with the lighting of the Christmas tree and the lights and a series of performances that will fill the streets with joy and warmth The vibrant energy of the flag-wavers will cross the historic center in a spectacular parade Their colorful drapes will dance in the air creating a unique and engaging atmosphere the lighting of the tree will inaugurate the Christmas season offering a light show for adults and children The streets of the center will come alive with the joyful melodies of Rusty Brass a mix of Christmas sounds and modern rhythms will accompany visitors on a musical walk immersed in the magical atmosphere of Christmas in Sirmione A Christmas together in Sirmione: all the events The charm of Sirmione, with its spa, the Scaligero castle and the Grotte di Catullo, has also conquered National Geographic The renowned magazine has included the village among the 7 experiences not to be missed in Lombardy reaffirming its cultural and tourist value A further confirmation of the prestige of Sirmione as a destination of excellence Lake Garda offers not only beautiful vistas but also active sports such as windsurfing and sailing Book a boat and walking tour and visit Sirmione located on the southern bank of Lake Garda The resort town features the Scaligero castle built in the middle of the 14th century by a Veronese family <<Sirmione is one of my favorite places to visit being able to view centuries old history and sunbathing Enjoy Jamaica Beach in the area for easy access to fresh lake water and beautiful turquoise views reminiscent of Read the full National Geographic article “7 must-do experiences in Italy’s stunning Lombardy region” (English language article) Lungolago d’Amore, the poster The race organized by the Club della Mille Miglia Franco Mazzotti in memory of the undisputed leader of the founders of the 1000 Miglia has confirmed itself as the third regularity race in terms of number of participants The sixteenth edition will be held between Lake Garda Valle Camonica – with an overnight stay in Boario Terme – Lake Iseo The technical and sporting checks (or punching as it was called at the time) will be held on Friday evening and Saturday morning in Sirmione from where the race will start on Saturday 19 October at 9:30 modern post-1990 sports cars are also admitted thus offering a greater variety of vehicles in the race The route includes 80 timed trials and 5 average trials guaranteeing an exciting technical challenge for the participants The event also stands out for its commitment to solidarity with donations planned for local associations The route and the complete program no particular changes to traffic are planned except in Piazzale Porto and the first part of Lungolago Diaz which will be completely closed to traffic from 9:00 on Friday 18th to 12:00 on Saturday 19th October The area will be used for parking and starting the vintage cars registered for the race A two-way traffic system will be established in Viale Marconi The tourist season is upon us and Sirmione is ready to welcome tourists and visitors The Municipal Administration has always been committed to implementing targeted interventions to enhance the territory and to identify solutions that allow improving the livability and usability of spaces for citizens and guests from 7 April to 13 October 2025 the summer ZTL regulation will be applied which plans a pedestrianization calendar that is more extensive in terms of dates and time slots than that of 2024 These measures are part of a series of actions aimed at reducing the promiscuity of vehicular and pedestrian transits that make the liveability of the historic center problematic The regulation of the ZTL 2025 is the result of an in-depth discussion with trade associations (Hoteliers etc.) and residents in the Historic Center and seeks to balance the different needs of those who need to access the Historic Center The structure of the ZTL 2025 allows for improved assistance for the first arrival of guests of the accommodation facilities in the historic center thanks to a further strengthening of the services available both in terms of transportation and available parking spaces at Grifo Parking «Sirmione is the pioneer town of the event “Lago di Garda in Love – Lungolago d’amore”: it is the first municipality in the province of Brescia to have joined the event The aim of the municipal administration is to offer many opportunities to boost tourism councilor for tourism of the Municipality of Sirmione illustrated the objectives of the event “Lago di Garda in Love” scheduled from 14 to 16 February in 8 municipalities on the Veronese shore of Lake Garda to which the pearl of Garda has been added «The initiative – he explains – aims to deseasonalise tourism by creating opportunities to attract visitors all year round The tourist season will begin on the weekend of Valentine’s Day when the vernissage will take place» «The opening ceremony includes the show “Piano Sky in Love” during which a musician will play a piano suspended four meters above the ground in height […] Read the full article by Giovanni Vigna on Corriere della Sera (in Italian only) L’Arena also dedicates an article to the event: «Lago di Garda in Love» One hundred romantic events (in Italian only) Valentine’s Day in Sirmione: a lakeside of love Linea Verde fa tappa a Sirmione per puntata dedicata al Lago di Garda Domenica 16 marzo 2025, alle ore 12:20 su Rai 1, andrà in onda una nuova puntata di Linea Verde dedicata al Lago di Garda Peppone Calabrese e Livio Beshir accompagneranno gli spettatori in un viaggio affascinante tra storia e tradizioni partendo da Sirmione dove visiteranno la villa di Maria Callas e le suggestive Grotte di Catullo per poi proseguire il percorso attraverso altre località della sponda bresciana del lago Appuntamento domenica 16 marzo, alle ore 12:20 su Rai 1. La puntata sarà disponibile anche su Rai Play With the Back to PIETRA&Co. parks and meeting places become an open-air museum to reconnect the relationship between art and the public videos and colors will contaminate everyday places bringing people to an unexpected and surprising encounter with art is a project born in the name of Lillo Marciano curator and creator of the previous editions of Pietra&Co. organized by the Municipality of Sirmione and the Consorzio Marmisti Bresciani with the participation of the Direzione Regionale Musei Lombardia e Grotte di Catullo curated by Valentina Marciano and Paola Cavalli Tutte le opere di Back to Pietra & Co. Attention: the concert of Le Curve Pericolose on September 12th is postponed to September 17th After the great success of Martin Parr‘s photographic exhibition, Life’s a Beach Sirmione continues to celebrate the beaches summer and seaside culture with an unmissable event: Bands on the Beach 5 concerts dedicated to the lively sounds of rockabilly The beaches are the natural stage for these musical genres that have marked an era and they know how to capture the liveliness and spontaneity of seaside life dances and the desire to live that over the years The ’50s and ’60s have never gone out of fashion to this day Rhythm lights up the beaches of Sirmione: the video of Bands on the Beach Bands on the Beach, the poster Is there a better place than Lake Garda to celebrate love landscapes and notes that in this beautiful season Sirmione transforms into three special musical events in Piazza Mercato to combine enchanting melodies and a romantic atmosphere under the stars Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the summer with live music in the splendid setting of Sirmione Attraverso coinvolgenti letture animate ispirate al carnevale a cura dei bibliotecari e attività proposte dai bambini stessi staremo insieme in allegria e coinvolgimento Gli incontri si terranno una volta al mese il giovedì dalle 17:00 alle 18:00 presso la Biblioteca Comunale di Sirmione “Mario Ferrari” Per i lettori più grandi in biblioteca si riunisce anche il Sirmione Book Club Per informazioni: Biblioteca Comunale 030 9909174 Tutti gli appuntamenti del Sirmione Book Club The time has come to show us the world through your eyes The XVII edition of the Sirmione Artists’ Collective Exhibition invites you to exhibit your works at the new edition of the show at Palazzo Callas Exhibitions is “If you look at the world from a porthole“ Some artists have chosen to be inspired by this theme to create new works while others have preferred to follow their own personal inspiration To participate in the Sirmione Artists’ Collective Exhibition it is not necessary to present works related to the theme: all the works proposed by the artists will be exhibited Each artist has a unique vision of reality a personal lens through which they observe and interpret what surrounds them This exhibition is an invitation to share this gaze to let us enter your world and offer us a different The porthole is the perfect metaphor: a space that opens the view onto new horizons An invitation to our Sirmione artists to get to work immediately to show us the world in an original way with their works The usual operational details will follow shortly and you want to participate as a protagonist in the Collective Exhibition of Sirmione Artists you can contact the Municipality’s Culture Office at 030.9909184 or write an e-mail to c.gaiera@sirmionebs.it by November 20 The exhibition will be inaugurated at Palazzo Callas Exhibitions on Friday 2024 at 6:00 pm and will remain open to the public until March 9 The Sirmione restaurant thus enters the elite of gastronomy thanks to the talent of the young chef Vincenzo Manicone After working with Antonino Cannavacciuolo they have made Tancredi an essential stop for lovers of haute cuisine This new star joins the others already present in the gastronomic firmament of Sirmione Sirmione confirms itself as one of the most interesting gastronomic destinations in northern Italy The award ceremony told by the press (in Italian only): The Tancredi restaurant wins a Michelin star: the article in Eccellenza Magazine Michelin, star to Casa Leali and Tancredi: the article in Giornale di Brescia Sirmione is transformed into an open-air museum with the extraordinary exhibition Back to PIETRA&Co. 26 works designed specifically for the city and an invitation for the public to get excited and connect with the works and landscape in a spontaneous and engaging way Come to Sirmione to see the exhibition and be inspired by the surprising installations that emerge among its most evocative places. Back to PIETRA&Co. awaits you in an exciting accord of art and landscape In the gallery: images of the presentation and some of the works by Back to PIETRA&Co. La presentazione approfondita di Back to PIETRA&Co. When the stars go to sleep, the poster Music and Magic Light Up the Dawn: The video of “When the Stars Go to Sleep” Magnum Photos will be in Sirmione from May 5 to 9, 2025, with Photography as a Visual Poem a workshop led by Jacob Aue Sobol and Sara Aue Sobol to “capture the poetry of everyday life in Sirmione“ Magnum Photos offers a unique chance for photographers worldwide to capture moments that speak not just of people and places but of human connection and the poetry of daily life” The workshop Photography as a Visual Poem organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Sirmione will focus on human connections and how to capture them through photography is the ideal place to create authentic bonds between people Participants will be guided by Jacob and Sara Aue Sobol to develop techniques to connect more deeply with people and places capturing the essence of each interaction and the poetry of everyday life Sirmione confirms itself as the perfect context to explore photography as a tool for dialogue and human understanding Born in Copenhagen in 1976, Jacob Aue Sobol is known for his ability to narrate the universality of human emotions Tokyo tells the story of the loneliness experienced in the Japanese capital Sara Aue Sobol studied photography in Italy and Denmark and has carried out photographic projects in Russia and Mexico She is currently the Art Director of Jacob Aue Sobol with whom she lives in Denmark during which the works created by the participants will be presented In 2022, Magnum Photos had already held a workshop in Sirmione with the New York master Richard Kalvar Sirmione is pleased to welcome a Magnum workshop again but also the entire community and photography enthusiasts Swimmers will have the pleasure of sailing the waters of the magnificent Jamaica Beach On Saturday 22nd from 8.30pm, the Sunset Swim will start from Spiaggia Giamaica to arrive at Piazza dei Catari, while, on Sunday 23 June, at 10.30am, the 3200m will start from Piazza Flaminia and, passing through Spiaggia Giamaica, will arrive at Spiaggia delle Muse. The complete program SwimtheIsland Sirmione is a historic event for the Italian and international open water swimming community created by TriO Events with the patronage of the Lombardy Region the Province of Brescia and the Municipality of Sirmione The Sirmione stage of the circuit will not fail to offer very young people amateurs and experts the opportunity to participate choosing their preferred distance from the various competitions scheduled Registrations are still open on swimtheisland.com where you can find complete information and the detailed competition program the only areas affected by the event will be within the historic center of Sirmione with the race village in Spiaggia delle Muse and the athlete accreditation point in via San Salvatore no changes to circulation or parking are foreseen Swimtheisland 2024, the press kit 1,500 buoys for the blue flag of Lake Garda: the photo gallery Normally the Most Beautiful Race in the World reaches Sirmione a few kilometers after the departure from Brescia: the cars and crews are fresh and ready to face the special tests that outline the first classification the route has been designed in the opposite direction: the cars will arrive in Sirmione at the end of the race the one between 1000 Miglia race and Sirmione is an inseparable bond The Rocca Scaligera and the ancient village are the ideal setting to welcome and refresh the drivers: the beauty of Sirmione provides the perfect reward after the fatigue of a race that puts hearts and engines to the test the transit of the 1000 Miglia race to Sirmione is scheduled on the last day of the race The cars will arrive from Peschiera del Garda Viale Marconi and arrive in Piazzale Porto in front of the Scaligero Castle for the stamp control and the turnaround The cars will drive along lungolago Diaz to Piazzale Europa and then via Colombare to Piazza Unità d’Italia The first car is scheduled to arrive at about 9:30 a.m the parade of sports cars that anticipates the passage of the historic cars in the race while the first historic car will arrive at about 11:00 a.m (the passage of the last car is scheduled around 2:30 p.m.) 1000 Miglia: route and information 1000 Miglia: the map The Galà dello Sport 2024 will be a unique opportunity to experience the presence of great champions of Italian sport up close Athletes who have achieved great international podiums with their extraordinary feats: Galà dello Sport: the press release (in Italian only) and the poster Una serata di sport e passione: la galleria fotografica della serata A Christmas together in Sirmione: all the appointments On Sunday 7 July, at 7 in the morning, 52 photographers met in Piazza Carducci to participate in the Sirmione 10% Photo Marathon Sirmione Award for Photography 2024 The Sirmione Prize for Photography is supported by Azienda Agricola Cà dei Frati – Azienda Agricola Pasetto Emilio –  Bertoldi Boats –  Cà Lojera –  Cantina Sgreva – Cascina Maddalena – Corte Anna – Direzione regionale Musei Lombardia –   Garda Tours – Hotel Catullo – Hotel Continental – Ristorante Casa dei Pescatori – Ristorante Le Palme – Tenuta Fronte Lago –  Trattoria il Vecchio ‘800  il nuovo programma del canale Nove condotto da Francesco Panella dedica un lungo servizio al Lago di Garda ed alle sue attrattive turistiche tre esperti del Benaco si sfidano a colpi di esperienze da vivere sul lago valorizzando così le tante sfaccettature e opportunità che il Garda offre Sirmione e Limone tra i fiori all’occhiello proposti per trascorrere il miglior weekend Valeggio e Borghetto emergono in tutto il loro splendore sotto i riflettori delle telecamere La puntata, andata in onda martedì 8 ottobre, si intitola “Lago di Garda” ed è disponibile su NOVE.tv La parte del servizio dedicata a Sirmione inizia al minuto 13:10 le Grotte di Catullo e la Villa Romana di Desenzano tornano a risplendere grazie a suggestivi rendering che raccontano la storia millenaria di questi luoghi offre un viaggio poetico e immersivo attraverso queste meraviglie archeologiche evocando in maniera vivida il loro splendore originale e-Archeo valorizza siti archeologici italiani di rilevanza nazionale con l’obiettivo di rendere il patrimonio culturale più accessibile e fruibile grazie alla tecnologia Guarda il servizio di Rai Storia dedicato alle Grotte di Catullo ed alla Villa Romana La manifestazione proporrà iniziative fino a metà settembre con laboratori e il caratteristico “Sciame di burattini su tre ruote e un’Ape“ «La felice intuizione dell’allora l’assessore Giordano Signori ha permesso di ospitare a Sirmione moltissime rappresentazioni teatrali della nostra compagnia e di altre compagnie nazionali ed europee che hanno saputo rappresentare il meglio del teatro di figura e di animazione – spiega Maurizio Corniani direttore artistico di Sirmione in Scena - I venticinque anni della rassegna rappresentano un risultato importante a testimonianza della qualità della proposta […] Anche quest’anno ospiteremo compagnie europee in particolare una dalla Germania e una dalla Svizzera»[…]” Leggi l’articolo completo di Giovanni Vigna sul Corriere della Sera Sirmione in Scena: festival e rassegna di Teatro di Figura It is a WHO initiative that follows the April 2021 UN Resolution and aims to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning and offer life-saving prevention strategies all #BandieraBlu locations dedicated the day to raising awareness and providing information on the need to prevent drowning through meetings with institutions and operators demonstrations on beach safety and first aid “Blue Flag: to the sea in safety” World Drowning Prevention Day: the poster (italian language) Red Flag: the photo gallery #drowningprevention #feeglobal #feeitalia #Bandierablu #BlueFlag #WorldDrowningPreventionDay #safewater #preventdrowning #watersafety #staysafe #safety #lifesaving #lifeguards #training #WHO #OMS The intensive tennis course with Francesca Schiavone held on Saturday 14 September at the Tennis Club Brema It was an honour for Sirmione to host a champion of such a high level offering participants a unique experience under the guidance of one of the best Italian tennis players ever Francesca Schiavone is one of the most illustrious figures in world tennis Among her greatest successes is her victory at Roland Garros in 2010 when she became the first Italian tennis player to triumph in a Grand Slam tournament The following year she reached the Roland Garros final again confirming her position as one of the best on the international scene she won a total of eight WTA singles tournaments reaching her best ranking of world number 4 in 2011 she contributed to the victory of the Fed Cup for Italy on three occasions (2006 and achieved important successes also in doubles with seven WTA titles and a final at Roland Garros in 2008 Intensive Tennis Course with Francesca Schiavone and of the Councilor Gianfranco Tosadori and the images of the day with a friendly expression and harmonious proportions He was bred in Ireland as a working hunting dog In 1998 the Club also published the Working Standard and the two Standards together reveal the description of the physical appearance and working ability of the breed with excellent hunting ability and great resistance An extraordinary concert in the wonderful Spiaggia delle Muse closes the Garda Lake Music Festival events in Sirmione The prestigious I Pomeriggi Musicali Orchestra will take the audience on a journey to the notes of famous compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Felix Mendelssohn and Ludwig van Beethoven Founded on 27st November 1945 at the Teatro Nuovo in Milan by Remigio Paone and Ferdinando Ballo I Pomeriggi Musicali Orchestra immediately conquered the public with a repertoire ranging from Baroque to early Romanticism including much modern and contemporary music Illustrious composers such as Honegger and Penderecki conducted the orchestra Among the main conductors we remember Sanzogno James Feddeck is principal conductor and Alessandro Cadario principal guest conductor great-grandson of the soprano Margherita Rinaldi and nephew of the bassoonist Virginio Bianchi Assistant to Maestro Daniele Gatti at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino he specialized at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena conducting the final concert broadcast on Rai5 he has conducted orchestras such as the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino the Orchestra della Toscana and I Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano he will conduct the Orchestra Fondazione Arena di Verona the Orchestra Sinfonica del Molise and will make his debut with the Orchestra of the Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari Sinfonie Riflesse: the program Garda Lake Music Festival: il programma e la presentazione della rassegna a heavenly spot on an elongated spit of land jutting into Lake Garda is a place I’ve been frequenting for years so I have eaten in many of its old-town restaurants next to a stone building covered in bougainvillea under a canopy of lime trees and fairy lights is Ristorante San Lorenzo It’s much the same as the other eateries that share the Sirmio Peninsula I’ve found that most dishes are a euro or two less than at other places and complimentary glasses of prosecco and limoncello often appear Ristorante San Lorenzo makes no pretensions serving you and bringing your check when you ask the tables sit close enough together that you can chat with strangers take your order and bring water for your dog in what seems like seconds Ristorante San Lorenzo doesn’t miss with any of them The tender mollusks were enveloped in a lightly spiced tomato sauce and a couple of glasses of a local white wine The restaurant also offers a variety of beers I had roasted sea bass along with the salad and wine The fish was filleted at my table and delivered its usual sweet taste I had ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta after the woman at the table next to me ordered it and liked it But not as much as the mussels with spaghetti I asked my favorite server what she recommended She lobbied for the roasted salmon with a light cream sauce The dish was so good that I still think of it sometimes and salivate Those with a sweet tooth can order tiramisu The most expensive entree is steak Florentine for two at 90 euros Lapis sapientium (literally: “the stone of the wise” or philosopher’s stone) is the work that the artist Johannes Pfeiffer created specifically for the Casa del Pescatore in Punta Grò The work is composed of a 14 meter ash trunk stone and light are the conceptual pairs that Johannes Pfeiffer explores with his sculpture investigating relationships and opening an imaginary space in which existence and appearance merge This is how the artist describes his poetics: Johannes Pfeiffer was born in 1954 in Ulm After graduating in Economics in 1980 he moved to Italy He attended the Academies of Fine Arts in Rome and Carrara before dedicating himself to Land Art and environmental installations in 1985 He begins to travel with increasing frequency to carry out art projects in Europe and around the world: Chile All the artworks by Back to Pietra & Co. Sirmione is preparing for the tourist season by implementing two important technological innovations among its services: the Chatbot based on artificial intelligence on the tourist portal visitsirmione.com and Urban Genius a tool for monitoring flows derived from the analysis of the mobile network A smart city is a place where technology and data are used to improve the lives of the people who live or visit it A tool that can be used in many ways: to manage traffic more efficiently The Chatbot is already active on visitsirmione.com and can be reached from this same article and from every page of the site by clicking on the blue icon at the bottom right The possibility of intercepting and analyzing the questions posed to the Chatbot will allow us to increasingly refine our listening and welcoming skills: with the implementation of new services Sirmione has been characterized for years by its propensity to embrace the technological challenges of contemporary tourism with a strong innovative orientation With 1,377,790 presences in 2023 (tourist tax source) 946,000 visits to the visitsirmione.com portal and 15,241 accesses to the infopoint it reconfirms itself year after year as a destination of strong tourist interest with registered origins from over 40 countries around the world Sirmione Smart city: the press kit  Il Chatbot e ad Urban Genius raccontati dalla stampa the XVII edition of the Collective Exhibition of Sirmione Artists offers a unique journey an unprecedented vision from which to observe reality from intimate and original points of view stimulates unconventional visions of the world the visitor is invited to explore different ways of interpreting reality the same ones that animate the creative act at the base of the exhibition Se guardi il mondo da un oblò (If you look at the world from a porthole) the large participation of 41 authors and the numerous works exhibited confirm the importance of the exhibition for the Sirmione community consolidating the event as a precious appointment to discover hidden sensibilities and talents symbol of art in Sirmione and “home” of Sirmione artists offers a space where creativity finds full expression The rooms of the palace become the ideal stage for works ranging from poetry to photography and other artistic techniques transforming the exhibition into a sensorial and reflective experience The inauguration of the exhibition is scheduled for Friday 6 December at 6:00 pm Se guardi il mondo da un oblò, the poster Sightings from an exhibition to discover: the exhibition gallery The Visitors Book of “Se guardi il mondo da un oblò”: Visitors’ Comments at the Exhibition Se guardi il mondo da un oblò: the press release (in Italian only) in collaboration with the Alpini Group of Sirmione and under the patronage of the Municipality of Sirmione awaits you at the unmissable appointment with the Festa del Lago Every evening a different musical entertainment with the participation of Massimino DJ the Friday Market prepares a special three-day edition with particular proposals dedicated to the most beautiful race in the world three evenings with craftsmanship and collecting proposals linked to the world of four wheels supercars and initiatives for the little ones The markets that enliven the evenings of Sirmione attract enthusiasts and the curious in search of a unique opportunity a food and wine specialty and offer a large collection of hobby objects Il Mercatino del venerdì salutando la mille miglia: the poster Sirmione prepares for summer with the magnificent blooms along the peninsula Beaches are places where people can be themselves revealing their humanity in unique and surprising ways An authentic and special dimension where you can relax and show off all those slightly eccentric nuances of your personality along with often extravagant and bizarre behaviors In the UK you are never more than seventy-five miles from the coast it is no surprise that there is a strong British tradition of seaside photography Martin Parr began photographing this subject in the 1970s in the United Kingdom and went on to photograph beaches around the world offering a unique and surprising look at the customs and seaside rituals of different countries and cultures “I have photographed the beach for many decades documenting every single aspect of this tradition restless swimmers caught in the middle of a dive and the endless picnic going on on the sand […] You can understand a lot about a country by observing its beaches: across cultures the beach represents that rare public space in which the most extravagant and bizarre national behaviors can be found” Here on Lake Garda we are particularly experts when it comes to beaches This special edition of LIFE’S A BEACH shows us Martin Parr at his best traditions and hilarious absurdities linked to beach life and is enriched by some unpublished photographs of Parr himself taken in Sirmione and on Lake Garda We thus have the privilege of seeing ourselves portrayed by the unsurpassed irony of the lens of the great British photographer The exhibition is embellished with a special installation that accompanies the public in a relaxing seaside atmosphere Martin Parr is one of the best-known documentary photographers of his generation With over 100 books published and another 30 edited his photographic legacy is already consolidated Parr also works as a curator and publisher He has curated two photography festivals: Arles in 2004 and the Brighton Biennial in 2010 He recently curated the exhibition Strange and Familiar at the Barbican Center in London Parr has been a member of the Magnum agency since 1994 of which he was president from 2013 to 2017 In 2013 he was appointed visiting professor of photography at Ulster University Parr’s works have been collected by many of the most important museums In 2017 he founded the Martin Parr Foundation Life’s a beach: introduction to the exhibition The poetics of Martin Parr Martin Parr, the biography LIFE’S A BEACH: the colophon, the poster and the press kitt IThe visitors book: comments from visitors to the exhibition Beach frees everyone in the palace halls: Beach sets everyone free at Palazzo Callas: the photo gallery of the installation A benevolent look at the “beach types” who are so similar to us the exhibition told by the press Sirmione beach: Corriere della Sera talks about the exhibition I love the beach, I love Italians: Enjoy! The LIFE’S A BEACH video Andrèa Holzherr presents LIFE’S A BEACH Martin Parr’s video greeting Greetings from Sirmione: 8 postcards to celebrate the exhibition For the second consecutive year the famous Jamaica Beach in Sirmione has received the important recognition of the Blue Flag The prestigious international environmental certification was delivered on May 14th to Mayor Luisa Lavelli in the Italian headquarters of the FEE, Foundation for Environmental Education in Rome FEE, recognized by UNESCO as a world leader in environmental education and sustainable development, awards the Blue Flag award every year in 49 countries around the world The program aims to promote sustainable land management in coastal municipalities encouraging careful and environmentally friendly environmental policies The quality of bathing water is the main criterion for the evaluation but other aspects such as environmental education safety and beach services are also considered The awarding of the Blue Flag told by the Giornale di Brescia (article in Italian only) Continua a leggere l’articolo “La Capitale e il turismo: 13 milioni di visitatori”, pubblicato dal Corriere della Sera  Anche Bresciaoggi.it dedica un articolo ai dati turistici 2023 e pubblica la classifica delle cinque attrazioni bresciane più cliccate nei portali e sui social vede il Castello Scaligero e le Grotte di Catullo al primo e al quarto posto Continua a leggere l’articolo pubblicato da Bresciaoggi.it From 18 March to 13 October 2024 the summer regulation The tourist season is upon us and Sirmione is ready to welcome tourists and visitors to enjoy its beauty The Municipal Administration has always been committed to implementing interventions aimed at enhancing the territory and identifying solutions that allow us to improve the liveability and usability of spaces for citizens and guests the summer ZTL regulation will be applied from 18 March to 13 October 2024 Numerous pedestrianization days are planned during this period: every Sunday in the months of June This measure is part of a series of actions aimed at reducing the promiscuity of vehicular and pedestrian transit which makes the liveability of the historic center problematic assistance is guaranteed for the first arrival of guests of the accommodation facilities in the historic center thanks to the strengthening of the services available both in terms of transport and parking spaces available at the Grifo Parking Further details are available on the ZTL REGULATIONS page it is possible to find a summary of the same by viewing attachment C in the appropriate section a two-mile promontory projects into the water At the very end of it lie the ruins of a large Roman villa The oldest part of the structure dates back to the first century B.C. but most of the villa was built about 100 years later and over time it was incorporated into the city walls of Sirmione Catullus describes his return to a home in Sirmione which led 14th century scholars to believe that the villa on Lake Garda was the country house of the famous poet as most of the villa was built after Catullus' death the place became known as the Grottoes of Catullus It became a popular destination for scholars and nobles The complex was renovated in the 20th century and it is now a museum and archaeological site. Some areas in and around the villa have yet to be excavated. It is considered one of the most impressive examples of Roman villas in northern Italy the villa consisted of two large residential areas with a garden in between Surrounding the villa are a number of olive groves the harvest of olives has been used to produce Grotte di Catullo extra virgin olive oil visitors can get access to the Grotte di Catullo archaeological area with Archaeological Museum of Sirmione and the Roman villa in Desenzano del Garda.  This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore One of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is also one of the most unusual; it's made of black volcanic rock One of the major cities of Late Roman provinces An excavation site that signified Hercules in Pula and a glimpse into the city's Roman history One of the best examples of a Byzantine period monument in Albania the agronomist who takes care of the historic olive grove will go with the public practicing olive gleaning that follows the gathering It will also be a chance to discover the extraordinary story of the 876 ancient olive trees that cover the peninsula some of them with at least six centuries of life ahead The story of the olive trees goes back to the centuries in which the sumptuous roman villa was used as a pit of building materials for the local population that place that was a wonderful garden with a lake view became land for orchards and plantations for the families of Sirmione once the owners had finished their olive gathering to let anybody glean the left drupes and bring them home It will happen the same also Saturday 19th November: the agronomist Nicola Castoldi will go with the visitors practicing the gleaning This is what over 1 million travelers consulted by European Best Destinations the icing on the cake of Lombardy […] it is one of the most beautiful secret destinations in Italy“ The European Best Destinations ranking with Sirmione among the top 20 destinations in 2024