On March 25, 1300, an astonishing journey that has shaped the history of Italian literature began. It is the voyage that Dante takes in the Divina Commedia: he falls to...
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Young students became ambassadors for a day thanks to the Italy Model United Nations project, which took place in Gran Guardia
The 16th edition of the Italy Model United Nations (Imun) made a stop in Verona. It is a simulation of the United Nations General Assembly, with young students acting...
The first G7 ministerial meeting was held in Verona. Who attended, and what themes were discussed?
On March 14, Verona started the G7 meeting cycle. The first ministerial day included three working sessions at the Gran Guardia that focused on industry, technology,...
The first passive ferromagnetic levitation train was presented in Verona
The world's first passive ferromagnetic levitation train has a Veneto heart. It is a vehicle that rides suspended using the principle of magnetism. Special ferromagnets...
Verona Green Movie Land 2024 returns to its focus on sustainable cinema
Verona Green Movie Land is preparing for the 2024 edition. There will be ten VGML-branded festivals, as well as many film events in partnership, throughout the year,...
Verona is ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lots of activities for an Irish-style weekend
Verona turns green for St. Patrick's Day. The next weekend will be spent celebrating Irish cuisine, traditional dances, live music, and, of course, Guinness and...
Model Expo Italy, the most important national modelling exhibition in Verona over the weekend of 9 and 10 March
From the sci-fi universe of Star Wars to science narrated by the populariser Luca Perri in art "Astrowiki". The exhibition dedicated to modelling enthusiasts broadens...
Afghan women, a photo exhibition portrays them as “Roses under Thorns”. At the Aquardens Spa Centre in Verona until 17 March
Roses under the thorns, which prick so much that they make life impossible for Afghan women. A country where, less than anywhere else in the world, women’s rights are...
Vinitaly is coming: previews of the “world wine agorà” in Verona 14-17 April
(by Gary Marcus Judge) The entire Made in Italy of wine and more than 30 nations will be at the 56th edition of Vinitaly (English site HERE), scheduled at the Verona...
European elections 2024: How can you vote in Verona if you are a citizen of another European country?
In the 2024 European elections, members of the EU residing in Verona who are not Italian citizens will be able to cast ballots from Verona. Since multiple voting is...
Scipione, the evening on-demand bus in Verona doubles its rides and extends to other areas of the city
As of 4 March, Scipione, the on-demand evening bus service introduced by ATV Verona (Azienda Trasporti Locale), will kick off the second phase of its service, bringing...
Hypatia flies to Povegliano on March 8. The Veronese municipality is the pinkest in all of Italy.
The municipality of Povegliano Veronese has the most feminine administration in Italy, with almost 60% of its city council members being women. Of all the year's...
Angelo Dall’Oca Bianca, a statue for the artist benefactor of Verona’s Borgo Nuovo neighbourhood
A few days ago, more than 70 years after his death, a statue of Angelo Dall'Oca Bianca arrived in 'his' district: Borgo Nuovo, also known as 'Villaggio' by all the...
Time travel for adults and children. “4 Steps into Prehistory” continues
Three more meetings are scheduled to go back in time and space to prehistory. Verona has created "4 passi nella Preistoria" ("4 Steps into Prehistory"), a...
Verona Journalism Festival: Meetings, Debates, and Reflections on Communication and Society
The fourth edition of the Verona Journalism Festival, organized by the cultural association Heraldo and the Municipality of Verona, is set to commence on February 27 at...
Workers in trade and tourism are needed in Verona. About 25% of anticipated hires are foreign nationals
Easter is approaching, and work opportunities are growing in Verona. Companies are looking to recruit 8,340 people, with the tourist industry accounting for 35% of the...
Verona Èuropa (Verona is Europe) seeks proposals for the Festival starting 27 April
In order to increase the sustainable growth and internationalisation of the Verona area from a European and global perspective, the Municipality of Verona intends to...
L’Antico Vinaio arrives in Verona. The world’s most famous Florentine schiacciata opens its first store in the Veneto region
The iconic symbol of Italian street cuisine is L'Antico Vinaio. Prominent globally, it has established sandwich shops in cities like Milano, New York, Los Angeles,...
Discovering underground Verona: three days of guided tours
An unusual Verona, the one that hides beneath our feet. The itinerary includes a visit to two evocative underground archaeological areas to discover the lesser-known...
About 20% of couples getting married in Verona are from other Italian municipalities and countries
Verona reaffirms its appeal as a wedding travel destination. 148 of the 747 weddings that took place in 2023—the majority of which were civil ceremonies—were not...
“Dear Juliet…’, Saturday 17 February in Verona the awards ceremony for the most beautiful letters from all over the world
The Premio Cara Giulietta (Dear Juliet Prize) is back, which is dedicated to the letters that reach Shakespeare's heroine from all over the world. For the occasion, the...
Terme di Sirmione has created its own academy. The first appointment is on Tuesday, February 20, for the recruiting day
The water and tourism industry on Lake Garda has created Terme di Sirmione Academy, the initiative aiming to train the next specialists in the sector. The project...
The carnival parade was cancelled due to bad weather. But what is the tradition of the floats?
Not the usual rainbow of confetti; this year, Verona's Venerdì Gnocolar sky was filled with droplets of rain, forcing the customary float procession to be canceled. A...
Valentine’s day beats fast with ‘Verona in Love’ from 9 to 14 February in town centre
Love in all its forms, from friendship to passion and commitment to others, is back in the spotlight thanks to "Verona in Love". From 9 to 14 February, the day that...
New temporary entrance for the Courtyard and Juliet’s House. Admission remains free
Teatro Nuovo as a temporary entrance to the famous Juliet House on the occasion of Verona in Love. This solution has been adopted in order to effectively manage the...
My IMUV card: free access to all of Verona’s civic museums for one year
A one-year card, priced at 12 euros, offers Verona residents free and unlimited access to the Civic Museums system, except Juliet’s House. It is “My IMUV card”, which...
A free legal advice desk in Verona. Among the issues covered, there are also immigration and worker’s rights
The legal advice desk in Verona provides a free first consultation with an attorney to explore a variety of legal issues: immigration, tenancy, and labor law are among...
Taxi Rosa in Verona for the safety of every woman
How many times have we been walking in the evening and felt the urge to turn back to check that there is no one following us? This is a sad reality shared by women all...
Smog alert in Verona: until Monday there is a stop for Euro 5 diesel cars
Starting today in Verona an orange alert will go off due to the exceeding of concentration levels of fine particulate pollutants in the air that is affecting the entire...
Registration opens for kindergarten and preschools in Verona. The deadlines are February 5 and February 23
The dates to keep in mind are February 5 and February 23, which are the last days to register for Verona preschools and kindergarten. The former is intended for kids...
Summer 2024 camping reservations open: discounted rates for Verona families
Special prices for families residing in Verona with at least one minor child and an ISEE of less than 30,000 euros: the municipality's camping holiday initiative is...
Francis Pope has received VeronaFiere-Vinitaly. The private audience for the “Economy of St. Francis”
VeronaFiere-Vinitaly flew to Rome to meet Pope Francis in a private audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace for "The Economy of St. Francis and the World of Italian...
Verona and the bond with Maria Callas. An exhibition to celebrate 100 years since the Divina’s birth
The 100th anniversary of Maria Callas' birth is still being celebrated. "Callas e Verona. La nascita della Divina", a display honoring the significant connection...
Motor Bike Expo, the motorbike trade fair, is coming to Verona. Italy in first place in Europe for sales
Over 100 thousand square metres of exhibition space, 700 exhibitors in 7 pavilions, 6 open-air areas where races, shows and exhibitions will take place. A programme of...
ATV will train and hire 70 more bus drivers. Free special license among benefits offered
Verona Public Transportation Company, or ATV, is looking for seventy drivers. The Verona-based company has chosen to provide a number of incentives, including a free...
The “New Generation Gospel Crew” lands in Verona for the first time with a charity concert
A performance combining singing, dance, and music from a repertoire that blends modern gospel with the most spiritual roots. The Veneto ensemble "New Generation Gospel...
“The Emperor of Atlantis” on stage at the Teatro Filarmonico. Two appointments to celebrate Memorial Day
The one-act opera "The Emperor of Atlantis" by Viktor Ullmann, with a libretto by Petr Kien, was created between 1943 and 1944 while the authors were detained in the...
The “Festa della Verza Moretta” is among Italy’s most renowned
The Sagra di Qualità (quality festival) designation is a national recognition given to regional events that, beyond their clear connection to the territory and specific...
Vespa Club Italia is ready to conquer Verona. Booking for January 20 at the Motor Bike Expo
It is an icon of the Italian way of life. Anthem to the Dolce Vita and a symbol of the Vacanze Romane. Since its birth in 1946, it has triumphed over all generations...
Epiphany weekend in Verona. Last chance to visit the Arena before it closes for a month
The holidays have not ended yet. The winter vacations will conclude with the Epiphany on January 6, which is expected to attract a large number of tourists to Verona....
The underwater nativity scene in Peschiera
The main event of Peschiera del Garda's Christmas Eve celebration is the boat parade. The most cherished custom features the underwater nativity scene, sometimes...
Children are the stars of Christmas in Villafranca. You cannot miss New Year’s Eve
The horse carousel and the children's New Year's Eve. The Municipality of Villafranca has organized a family-friendly Christmas that immerses kids in a magical...
A trip to discover Veronese Christmas cuisine: the Cologna Veneta mandorlato
The Mandorlato of Cologna Veneta, one of Verona's main Christmas symbols, is a culinary must-see during the holidays. It is often associated with various types of...
It’s not Christmas if the Pearà is not on the table. History and recipe of the traditional Veronese sauce
Although the province of Verona has many distinct culinary traditions, one thing is certain: Christmas lunch cannot be called such if Pearà, the traditional Veronese...
Pandoro, panettone and…nadalin! The typical pastry of Veronese tradition
Pandoro is fine and panettone is also fine. During the Christmas holidays, however, Verona's tables cannot be without Nadalin (also known as El Nadalin), a sweet...
The exhibition on the 60th anniversary of the Bentegodi stadium in Verona
Inaugurated this morning in the presence of the mayor of the city of Verona, Damiano Tommasi, the exhibition that until 17 December traces the 60th anniversary of the...
Christmas in Lessinia veronese mountain: you can skate on the ice rink even on New Year’s Eve!
The Veronese mountains, well known as Lessinia, especially when they are covered with snow, are one of the most enchanting place to spend beautiful days during the...
Opera singing has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site
"The practice of opera singing in Italy" has been officially inscribed on the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This was announced by...
A new star is lighting up Christmas in Verona. The new installation was officially inaugurated
Verona’s new star, which will replace the renowned comet star in Piazza Bra this year, was formally inaugurated on Tuesday, December 12. It will take the place of a...
Basketball in pink with Unika, Verona’s only all-female club. 160 female members of 20 nationalities
Under the basket, to live fully the values of sport, but also to grow and be together in a mosaic of cultures. This is the founding spirit of the Unika Basket club,...