(Angelo Paratico) “The Romans believed that Rome was the center of the world, but the Iranians shattered that illusion; Philip the Arab’s campaign against the Sassanids...
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Rosalba Carriera: A Great Venetian Portraitist
A record price was achieved in Milan at the Cambi auction house.
Why Shops Close When You Need Them Most
If you are new in Verona, you may have already discovered a small mystery: shops often close exactly when you need them. Need a pen at 12:45? Closed. Looking for socks...
Salvatore Quasimodo won the Nobel prize for Literature in 1959, later he convinced the jury not to give the same prize to Giuseppe Ungaretti, using the reason that he had been a Fascist.
It is said that Salvatore Quasimodo (1901–1968) wrote only one poem that everyone knows, the one inspired by Psalm 137 of the Bible. However, it would be more accurate...
The great Venetian enterprise of a fleet moving over the mountains
(Angelo Paratico) Fitzcarraldo is a 1982 film written and directed by Werner Herzog. The story is partly inspired by the life of the Peruvian Carlos Fitzcarrald...
Emilio Largo of Ian Fleming’s Thunderball was inspired by Emilio Bianchi
(Angelo Paratico) I was a friend of one torpedo-men, Gino Chiari, who, after the war, moved to Argentina but visited Hong Kong from time to time. Also, Gino Birindelli,...
Cavour and Churchill
(Angelo Paratico) I confess that I have always thought the Italian statesman most similar to Winston Churchill was Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (1810–1861). The two...
A Chinese Beauty in a Renaissance Poem
(Angelo Paratico) Matteo Maria Boiardo (1434/41 – 19/20 December 1494) was a renowned Renaissance poet. He was born in Scandiano, Reggio Emilia, Italy (about 120 km...
Slaves in Verona
An ancient Veronese definition for a beautiful brunette is: “l'è una bela tartarina” (she is a beautiful Tartarina). Incredibly, the reference is actually to Tartaria...
Veneto: 45 million € to start new productive activities in the region
45 million € to start new productive activities in Veneto; that's what the Veneto Region is offering, which has just approved a law to encourage the establishment of...
Casting call: how to be part of the magic at Arena di Verona 102nd Opera Festival
The prestigious Arena di Verona is gearing up for its 102nd Opera Festival, a grand spectacle spanning 51 unforgettable nights from June 13 to September 6, 2025. This...
Free health screenings in Verona
The free health screenings in Verona continue, stopping in the Navigatori district. On Thursday, January 30th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., attendees can access health...
Camping holidays for Verona families: reservations open for summer 2025
Families residing in Verona with dependent minors and an ISEE below €30,000 can enjoy special prices for their holidays. The popular camping program for Verona...
In Nogara, province of Verona, multilingual waste video guide
Esa-Com, a public company based in Nogara that deals with integrated waste management in the southern basin of Verona, is launching a multilingual video guide. An...
Medicine in English: Venice becomes a global academic destination
The University of Padua is set to expand its educational offerings to Venice, introducing a new chapter in the city's academic landscape. Beginning in the 2025/2026...
The Arena di Verona Opera Festival 2025 is seeking workers
The Arena di Verona is gearing up for its 102nd Opera Festival, a grand celebration of music and art that will feature 51 nights of spectacular performances from June...
Public transport during the 2024/2025 holiday season
During the festive period from Saturday, December 21, 2024, to Tuesday, January 7, 2025, public transport schedules and office hours in Verona and its surrounding areas...
Foggy Christmas in Verona: weather forecast
It will be a great anticyclone of Atlantic and subtropical matrix that will rule the weather until Christmas and will bring damp, cold and above all foggy weather to...
Passport in post offices: service now active in Verona
Following the success of the Polis project, launched last March in municipalities with less than 15 thousand inhabitants, the issue of Passports has been extended to...
Visit Verona’s museums during the holiday season: the Arena Amphitheater reopens
Verona's Museums, with their diverse collections and exhibitions, are extending their offerings to welcome visitors during this festive period. Here’s an overview of...
Gardaland Park will be more and more inclusive towards disabilities
On the occasion of the International Day for the Rights of People with Disabilities, Gardaland Resort signed an agreement to join the regional project ‘Turismo Sociale...
Verona welcomes dogs to its museums: a guide for visitors
Verona is now more pet-friendly than ever. Following a successful trial at the Natural History Museum, dogs will be allowed in most of the city's municipal museums...
Fieracavalli: stops and timetables of free shuttle buses in Verona
In occasion of Fieracavalli 2024, scheduled from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 November in Verona, there will be free shuttle buses. They will depart from Piazza Bra, the...
Conversations in French every Wednesday morning in Parona
Starting on 9 October 2024, the Verona Community Centre (at Largo Stazione Vecchia no. 16, Parona) will be holding free French conversation meetings. Le Temps Du Café...
University of Verona and Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026: Olympic Training and Volunteering for Youth
The university has developed a program tailored to students from scientific and educational areas relevant to the Olympic event, such as economic-management, sports science, law, communication and journalism, linguistics, medical and health security.
Can we turn on the heating in Verona? Read all the city rules
Since last week in the Municipality of Verona it has been possible to switch on radiators, as provided for by state regulations that define, among other things, the...
Verona: new rules for the ZTL (car access in the historic centre) and parking spaces
In Verona, the city centre is preparing for a significant transformation. As of 28 October, the Restricted Traffic Zone "ZTL" will be armoured for all 24 hours,...
Pink October, a month dedicated to breast cancer prevention, kicks off in Verona
The Pink October campaign, a month-long series of breast cancer preventive events, will return to Verona. The initiative seeks to increase awareness among women about...
This weekend (28 and 29 September) special opening of the San Zeno car park
On the occasion of the Ceramic Festival in Verona, the San Zeno car park will be open on 28th and 29th September from 9am to 7pm, with 216 spaces available at a single...
Socio-sanitary operators (OSS) in Verona, a training course starts. Economic facilities for the unemployed and disabled
Social and Health workers (Operatori socio- sanitari - OSS) are increasingly central figures for care not only in hospitals, but also in nursing homes and schools for...
European Mobility Week in Verona. Dozens of activities to experience public spaces without cars
The main theme of the 2024 European Mobility Week is "sharing public spaces." From Monday, September 16 to Sunday, September 22, Verona will host numerous activities to...
Language conversations return: English on Mondays, French on Wednesdays
As summer draws close, courses start again, including those supported by the Municipality of Verona, such as the free language conversation groups organized at...
Arena di Verona: future closures for tourists due to work ahead of the 2026 Olympic Games
The monument Arena di Verona will play a central role in the 2026 Games, hosting the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics and the opening ceremony of the...
Bad roads in Verona: how and to whom to report anomalies
In Verona, there is now a single channel to which all reports concerning roads, including signs, can be sent: the Public Relations Office of the Municipality of Verona...
Dogs and heat: the city of Verona’s awareness campaign
During the summer season, when temperatures can reach extreme levels, the heat can become unbearable not only for us but also for our canine friends. Dogs are not able...
Free gynaecological check-ups for women’s health at Verona hospital on 15 July
The Gynaecology Unit of the Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona (better known as the Borgo Trento Hospital), directed by Prof. Massimo Franchi, is...
The municipality of Verona informs with Telegram (also in English)
Telegram is an instant messaging service that allows you to manage thematic channels to which you can subscribe to receive information. The 'Comune di Verona' channel...
Summer bus timetable in Verona: all you need to know
The summer bus timetable has now started in Verona and all seasonal tourist transport services have resumed. Urban Service in Verona The winter timetable continues...
Family Assistance Desk: what it does and how to access it
A free service that assists people in vulnerable situations and non-self-sufficiency, supports families in finding caregivers for non-autonomous people, the elderly, or...
Electric scooters in Verona, vademecum created by students. All the (new) rules
Direct, simple and effective communication by young people for young people. For the first time in Verona, high school students have promoted an initiative aimed at...
Arrival of the Pope in Verona: all you need to know to get around the city
The Traffic Plan for Pope Francis' visit to Verona on Saturday 18 May 2024 has been defined. Two car parks at the Exhibition Centre will be free of charge with a free...
Tourist Tax in Verona, new rates and methods: what changes from 1st July
The new tourist tax regulations of the Municipality of Verona aim to encourage visitors to stay longer in our city. From 1 July, the maximum number of overnight stays...
Everything you need to know about ATV’s bus services to Lake Garda
ATV is increasing bus service between Verona and Lake Garda, including its surroundings. Beginning in May, the Veronese Transport Company will improve its...
The new system for validating and paying tickets on buses in Verona goes live
The new method of validating tickets with QRCode, which will gradually replace the classic mechanical validators on ATV buses, went live on Monday 8 April. The new QR...
From Verona to Australia and Canada. A free conference for young people interested in studying abroad
Verona is hosting a free meeting for people under 35 who want to study or work in Australia and Canada. On Tuesday, April 16, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the City Council...
Registration opens for Summer Recreation Centers 2024 in Verona
Summer Recreation Centers 2024 enrollment begins today, Friday, March 22, for children aged 3 to 12. This year, rather than relying on enrollment...
New international Volotea connections. Madrid, Prague, Copenhagen, and Valencia are added
Volotea, a Spanish low-cost airline, launches new flights connecting Verona to the rest of Europe. Beginning on March 22, new international flights will operate to...
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...
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...