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Chaotic scenes with crowds of tourists jostling to see the iconic Scaligeri castle in Sirmione on Lake Garda – Locals furious
Mass tourism in the town of Sirmione on May 3, 2025. Image: x/giornaledibresciaThe medieval town of Sirmione on Lake Garda is a popular holiday destination. During the May holiday weekend about 75,000 tourists flocked to the Italian town, which has only about 8000 inhabitants. Pedestrians waited up to 40 minutes at the city gate, cars and e-busses at the extended May weekend, as reported by the British «Times». Went to Sirmione? Posted the selfi…
Last weekend, when many people took advantage of the Thursday holiday of May 1st and the following weekend to travel, a large number of visitors went to Sirmione. The historic center of the city, which is famous for its spas and also for its ancient and medieval monuments, is located on a peninsula. According to the city hall's estimate, there were 40,000 more visitors than on the first weekend of May last year. There were even 40-minute waits t…
Pictures of crowds in the city centre of Sirmione have become viral in Italy. The only road leading to the old town, the centre and the entrance bridge were no longer accessible due to the crowding, raising public safety concerns. Ambulances could no longer drive the narrow streets. Hoteliers are now calling on the city administration to limit the number of visitors. Hoteliers are calling for measuresMarco Merlo, Chairman of Sirmione's Hoteliers…
Thousands of Tourists Overwhelm Sirmione’s Narrow Streets as Crowds Surge to See Fairytale Castle in Lake Garda - TDPel Media
What was meant to be a relaxing long weekend by the lake turned into a crowd-control nightmare in one of Italy’s most charming spots. Over […] The post Thousands of Tourists Overwhelm Sirmione’s Narrow Streets as Crowds Surge to See Fairytale Castle in Lake Garda appeared first on TDPel Media.
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