VeronaFiere presented the 56th edition of Vinitaly, set to take place from April 14 to 17, on March 20 in the European Parliament. More than optimistic...
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“Viaggiatori & Migranti” opens the African Film Festival in Verona
The African Film Festival’s 43rd editionbegins with the “Viaggiatori & Migranti” (Travelers & Migrants) section, a block of screenings that began on...
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...
It’s Dantedì in Verona. The city organizes plenty of events to commemorate the Great Poet
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...
A new green forest in Verona with 1,000 plants in the Borgo Roma neighbourhood
The Borgo Roma neighbourhood in Verona is a little greener now. This is because 1,000 plants will be planted as part of the creation of a new green forest, which will...
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,...
Cerea Comics&Games will bring to Verona comics, virtual reality, and, for the first time, even the Robotics Olympiad
The pop culture fair is back for its fourth year. In addition to video games, comics, anime, manga, and board games, Cerea Comics&Games is preparing to receive...
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...
Takes to the streets in support of Ukraine: “Verona people have been crucial, but our work cannot stop”
Verona took to the streets “to keep alive the message that the war is there; it continues to destroy and kill,” ten years after the conflict in Ukraine broke out and...
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...
“Mozart a Verona,” a month-long festival of concerts, lectures, and performances
The fifth annual “Mozart in Verona” festival has begun. Throughout January, 35 events will be held to honour Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Austrian composer whose...
Country meets rock ‘n’ roll. Luca Olivieri is one of Europe’s greatest guitarists
He is widely regarded as one of Europe’s best country guitarists. He has shared the stage with legends like James Burton, Elvis Presley’s legendary guitarist, Bobby...
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....
Tracy Eboigbodin is the Veronese symbol of cultural and culinary fusion
She is the MasterChef Italia 11 winner. Tracy Eboigbodin’s dishes embrace her dual soul: Nigerian, representing her childhood and heritage, and Italian, symbolizing her...
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...
Christmas in Vicenza, tips for a trip out of town
Illuminations in many areas of the city, light projections in the most evocative squares, real fir trees, markets that for the first time will warm up the atmosphere...
“Arena young” is ready to start between performances for students and families, meetings with artists, and premiere concerts and ballets
Arena Young, the Fondazione Arena‘s project, will begin on January 17, 2024, and will include performances for students and families, meetings with artists, premiere...
Lake Garda: christmas markets in Bardolino, Lazise, Comune di Garda
Lake Garda is increasingly a valid leisure alternative to mountain tourism linked to snow and Alpine sports, thanks to the activities still open and the...
Digital translator in 70 languages to facilitate foreign workers in Coldiretti Verona’s classrooms
From now on, it will be easier for foreign workers arriving on farms in our province to attend compulsory safety courses. Coldiretti, through its training organisation,...
Job&Orienta: students and trainer week at Verona Fair
The 32nd edition of JOB&Orienta, the national orientation, school, training, and work fair opened its doors to students and teachers from 22nd to Saturday 25th...
“Alexia’s Christmas”: Teatro Ristori dinner show in Verona
“Cene spettacolo”. Instead of the classic red armchairs, elegant round tables with dinner served and, to follow, top-class performances. An enthralling format that...
Free shuttle service from car parks to the city centre during the Christmas Markets in Verona
On the occasion of the Christmas Markets, from 18 November to 24 December 2023 on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, free shuttle service from the car parks to...
Christmas on Lake Garda: all initiatives in Bardolino, Lazise and Garda Municipality
The magic of Christmas overlooking the lake is coming with a rich calendar of events from 24 November to 7 January 2024 in the municipalities of Bardolino, Lazise, and...
Running for solidarity dressed as Santa Claus. The “Babbo Lake” run is ready to conquer Lake Garda
Babbo Lake‘s third edition is ready to begin. Appointment on Sunday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. to run or walk dressed as Santa Claus at the event that combines sports,...
“Fiera del bollito con la pearà”: Taste Verona’s favourite dish in Isola della Scala until 26 November
It is not autumn without pearà, a typical dish of Veronese tradition to be tasted with boiled meat, ‘the spectacular couple’ as the event’s claim goes. The 21st edition...
Madonna Verona: a Verona icon. A fountain and a venue to visit and discover
If you want to try an authentic Veronese experience, which usually starts late in the evening, look no further than the picturesque street in the heart of the city...
A little bit of England in Verona. It’s tea time at The Green School
Looking for a good idea to experience Verona completely (and in English)? Every Friday at 5:30 p.m., it’s tea time! The Green School Verona brings the traditional...
Fieracavalli has started. The world’s greatest riding spectacle
Fieracavalli’s 125th edition marked its opening ceremony this morning at Veronafiere, with a ribbon-cutting that earned it the title of “The World’s Greatest Riding...
Verona’s Christmas markets? The municipality has decided they will take place, but with some adjustments
Christmas in Verona is synonymous with the comet star and Christmas markets. This year, however, Christmas certainties have become enormous unknowns as residents have...
Italy’s first checkout-free supermarket is born in Verona
You walk into the grocery store, fill your cart, and leave without having to scan everything. Italy’s first checkout-free supermarket opened its doors in Verona;...
Veneto local police introduce multilingual translation on their cars
Veneto Local Police cars will have multilingual inscriptions. Following the Italian language (‘Polizia Locale’), you may see translations in at least two other...
Luxury hotels on Lake Garda attract mostly foreigners
Luxury hotels with stunning vistas, private pools, customized activities, and personal trainers. Lake Garda is increasingly becoming the protagonist of five-star...
Italy’s best cultural experience is made in Verona. Fondazione Arena wins the British magazine Luxlife’s award
Luxlife’s “Best Cultural Experience 2023 in Italy” award has gone to Fondazione Arena. Every year, the British magazine lists the top travel, hospitality, and...
Veneto airports: 13.9 million passengers since the beginning of the year
From January to September, 13.9 million people arrived at Veneto’s three airports: Venice, Verona, and Treviso. The Northeastern Airport Hub recorded a 22 percent...
Vinitaly stops in Chicago: US Market Data on wine consumption
The International Wine Expo promoted by Vinitaly came to a close in Chicago, the capital of the Midwest. Over two hundred companies were present and more than one...
Christmas in Verona without the famous Comet Star and craft markets?
For many tourists, but also for citizens, Christmas in Verona is dominated by the famous and much-discussed Stella Cometa (Comet Star), which is erected every Christmas...
No girls, no rugby. Three days in Sona to fight gender gap in sports
(by Matilde Anghinoni) Screaming “no girls, no rugby,” the national women’s rugby tour makes a three-day stop in Sona (Municipality of Verona) to fight the gender gap....
Buses in Verona. All the latest public transportation news
Focusing on speed, safety, and efficiency. The latest public transportation update in Verona seeks to encourage residents, but especially tourists, to take the bus....
The Flover Farm and its pumpkin maze in Bussolengo
Verona’s pumpkin patch. The Flover Farm and its pumpkin maze return for the fall season and bring to Bussolengo animations, workshops, alpacas, and local cuisine. Daily...
A gourmet festival in South Tyrol with “The Gusto”
Three days with Peter Girtler, chef with two Michelin stars and four Gault Millau caps, to discover South Tyrol‘s culinary wonders. The Gusto program includes...
Tourism on Lake Garda: the increase of Anglo-Saxon presence
Tourism on Lake Garda reached positive numbers in September, and October is off to a great start. The Garda Veneto Tourism Observatory confirmed the...
Wheelchair Rugby Championship: Italy wins its first matches
The Wheelchair Rugby Championships Division C begins with the hosts overcoming Sweden 53-39 at the Bella Italia Village Sports Hall in Lignano Sabbiadoro. Sweden,...
Free parking in Verona, 700 spaces at Eataly
Eataly provides free parking in the large parking lot on Via Santa Teresa in Borgo Roma, which has 700 parking spaces. From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., all visitors arriving by...
Highway Code: New rules for car drivers
The new Highway Code lays down the law for cell phone users and zero tolerance for drunk drivers. Before becoming effective, the new rules, which were agreed upon on...
The biggest event dedicated to Italian risotto proceeds in the province of Verona: the Isola della Scala Rice Fair
The 55th edition of the Isola della Scala Fiera del Risowill run until 8 October with meetings, workshops, and many activities. Almost a month of food stands to present...
Bardolino Grape and Wine Festival, five days to discover Lake Garda and its famous products
The Bardolino Grape and Wine Festival is about to begin. Five days of traditional dishes, markets, live music, and DJ sets, with the event’s undeniable protagonist: the...
Vinitaly’s roadshow in China. Italian wine speaks to the world
Vinitaly China Roadshow, the first event of the year dedicated to the promotion of Italian wine in the Chinese capital, officially opens the international calendar...
It’s “Tocatì” time: the international game festival, takes over Verona
Verona becomes the home of the entire international traditional gaming and sports community for four days. Tocatì, the International Festival of Street Games that also...