Event
Un museo, una statua: il Cangrande di Carlo Scarpa
on now
Experiences
Verona all year round What's on in the city month by month, and how many minutes it is from home
Events in the city and the surrounding area, month by month, with the minutes from home and a link to the official website.
Now in Verona
In the next eight weeks
- 24 April 2026 – 10 January 2027 · on now Un museo, una statua: il Cangrande di Carlo Scarpa 14 min walk from Santo Stefano
- 30 July – 1 November 2026 · on now Dorothea Lange 11 min walk from Santo Stefano
- 12 September – 1 November 2026 · on now Gardaland Magic Halloween about 35 min by car
- 26 September 2026 – 10 January 2027 · on now Inventare la natura. Leonardo, Arcimboldo, Caravaggio about 45 min by car
- 10 October – 15 November 2026 · on now Il sigillo spezzato about 40 min by car
- 13 October 2026 – 14 April 2027 · on now Tempo d'Orchestra about 45 min by car
No events like this in the next eight weeks.
January – March
Theatre, carnival and the big trade fairs
The quiet months: the theatre season, carnival and the first trade fairs at Veronafiere.
January 2027
Event
Inventare la natura. Leonardo, Arcimboldo, Caravaggio
on now
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Tempo d'Orchestra
on now
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Il Grande Teatro
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Teatro Ristori season
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La Venere di Tiziano e il Rinascimento musicale
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Flover Christmas Village
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Gardaland Magic Winter
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Malcesine-Monte Baldo cable car, winter season
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El bruiel at Epiphany
Dates not yet announced: at Epiphany, as in 2026
about 40 min by car · Garda
At Epiphany, Garda keeps up the tradition of el bruiel.
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The Abduction from the Seraglio at the Teatro Filarmonico
22 min walk from Santo Stefano · Teatro Filarmonico
Mozart opens the Filarmonico's opera and ballet season, for the Mozart Festival in Verona.
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Amarone Opera Prima
Dates not yet announced: late January – early February
The Amarone preview: tastings of the great red wine of the Valpolicella.
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Motor Bike Expo
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
The international trade show for motorcyclists, with displays and shows.
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HYROX World Series of Fitness Racing
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
The HYROX World Series of fitness racing, at Veronafiere.
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Brahms, A German Requiem
22 min walk from Santo Stefano · Teatro Filarmonico
Brahms's German Requiem opens the Fondazione Arena symphony season.
February 2027
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Tempo d'Orchestra
on now
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Il Grande Teatro
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Teatro Ristori season
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Malcesine-Monte Baldo cable car, winter season
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Carnival in Bardolino
Dates not yet announced: in February, as in 2024 and 2026
about 40 min by car · Bardolino
Bardolino Carnival, with a parade of masks through the streets of the town.
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Venardi Gnocolar, the Carnival parade
Dates not yet announced: in February, as in 2026
about 30 min on foot · San Zeno
The Venardi Gnocolar Carnival parade, in San Zeno.
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Verona in Love
Dates not yet announced: February, on the Valentine's Day weekend
9 min walk from Santo Stefano · Piazza dei Signori
Valentine's weekend in Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, in Piazza dei Signori.
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Romeo&Giulietta Run Half Marathon
In the city
The Verona half marathon, with a relay and a family run.
March 2027
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Tempo d'Orchestra
on now
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Il Grande Teatro
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Teatro Ristori season
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Elettroexpo
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
The fair for electronics, computing and radio amateurs.
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Model Expo Italy
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
The model-making fair, with a section devoted to creative crafts.
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Alzira at the Teatro Filarmonico
22 min walk from Santo Stefano · Teatro Filarmonico
A rarely performed Verdi opera, staged in Verona for the first time.
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Vita in Campagna la Fiera
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
The fair for people who grow their own vegetables and tend their gardens as a hobby.
April – June
Vinitaly and spring on the lake
Wine at the fair and in the square, festivals in the nearby towns and the first evenings outdoors.
April 2027
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Tempo d'Orchestra
on now
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Teatro Ristori season
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Bardolino DragonBoat race
Dates not yet announced: in April, as in 2026
about 40 min by car · Bardolino
The DragonBoat race on the lake at Bardolino, with the bisse, historic Venetian boats.
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Parole sull'acqua Kids
Dates not yet announced: in April, as in 2026
about 40 min by car · Bardolino
The week of readings and workshops for children and families is back in Bardolino.
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Settimane Musicali at the Teatro Olimpico
Dates not yet announced: from April to early June, as in 2026
about 45 min by car · Vicenza
The Settimane Musicali music festival is back at the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza.
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Vinitaly and the City
9 min walk from Santo Stefano · Piazza dei Signori
Vinitaly's fringe festival brings tastings and talks to Piazza dei Signori, the Cortile del Tribunale and the Cortile Mercato Vecchio.
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Fidelio at the Teatro Filarmonico
22 min walk from Santo Stefano · Teatro Filarmonico
Beethoven's opera of freedom and rescue, at the Filarmonico.
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Vinitaly
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
The international wine and spirits fair, at Veronafiere.
May 2027
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Feast of San Zeno, the city's patron saint
Dates not yet announced: in May, around the patron saint's feast day, as every year
about 30 min on foot · San Zeno
The city celebrates its patron saint with music, children's games and food in Piazza San Zeno.
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New Conversations - Vicenza Jazz
Dates not yet announced: in May, as in 2026
about 45 min by car · Vicenza
Vicenza's jazz festival is back, with concerts around the city.
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Trame Sonore
Dates not yet announced: between late May and early June, as in 2026
about 45 min by car · Mantua
Trame Sonore, Mantua's chamber music festival: concerts, themed routes, cultural itineraries and talks.
June 2027
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Estate Teatrale Veronese
Dates not yet announced: from June to September
2 min walk from Santo Stefano · Roman Theatre
The theatre, dance and music season of the Estate Teatrale Veronese.
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Palio del Chiaretto
Dates not yet announced: in early June, as in 2026
about 40 min by car · Bardolino
The Palio del Chiaretto, devoted to Bardolino Chiaretto wine.
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Parole sull'Acqua
Dates not yet announced: in June, as in 2026
about 40 min by car · Bardolino
Bardolino's literary festival, by the lake.
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Triathlon Internazionale Città di Bardolino
Dates not yet announced: in June, as in 2024 and 2026
about 40 min by car · Bardolino
The Triathlon Internazionale Città di Bardolino, on a course through the Bardolino wine country.
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American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
about 45 min by car · Vicenza
Giovani Stelle della Danza: the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company at the Teatro Comunale in Vicenza.
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Arena di Verona Opera Festival
19 min walk from Santo Stefano · Arena di Verona
The opera and theatre season of the Arena di Verona.
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Romeo and Juliet, the ballet in the Arena
19 min walk from Santo Stefano · Arena di Verona
A new production of the ballet to Prokofiev's music, in the Arena.
July – September
Opera in the Arena and summer evenings
The Arena season, open-air theatre and festivals on Lake Garda.
July 2027
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Arena di Verona Opera Festival
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Romeo and Juliet, the ballet in the Arena
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Roberto Bolle & Friends
19 min walk from Santo Stefano · Arena di Verona
The étoile Roberto Bolle and the world's ballet stars in the Arena, for evenings of dance.
August 2027
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Arena di Verona Opera Festival
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Romeo and Juliet, the ballet in the Arena
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Palio delle Contrade di Garda
Dates not yet announced: in August, at Ferragosto as in 2026
about 40 min by car · Garda
The Palio delle Contrade, Garda's neighbourhood contest by the lake.
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Jonas Kaufmann in Opera
19 min walk from Santo Stefano · Arena di Verona
The tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the Arena, for an opera gala with a new programme.
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Film Festival della Lessinia
Dates not yet announced: in late August, as in 2026
about 45 min by car · Bosco Chiesanuova, Lessinia
The Film Festival della Lessinia: life, history and traditions in the mountains.
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Carmina Burana in the Arena
19 min walk from Santo Stefano · Arena di Verona
Orff's Carmina Burana in the Arena, with the Arena's orchestra, chorus and ballet on stage.
September 2027
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Arena di Verona Opera Festival
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Tocatì
Dates not yet announced: mid-September
Right on the doorstep · Veronetta
The international festival of street games: Verona's streets open up to traditional games.
October – December
Trade fairs, new wine and Christmas markets
The autumn fairs, osterias in the squares and the Christmas markets a short walk from home.
October 2026
Event
Un museo, una statua: il Cangrande di Carlo Scarpa
on now
14 min walk from Santo Stefano · Castelvecchio
A themed route through Castelvecchio for the museum's centenary, ending with Carlo Scarpa's setting of the Cangrande statue.
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Dorothea Lange
on now
11 min walk from Santo Stefano · Centro Internazionale di Fotografia Scavi Scaligeri
Dorothea Lange's photographs tell the story of America's crises, at the photography centre in the Scavi Scaligeri.
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Gardaland Magic Halloween
on now
about 35 min by car · Gardaland Resort
Gardaland dresses up for Halloween, with decorations and a themed maze.
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Inventare la natura. Leonardo, Arcimboldo, Caravaggio
on now
about 45 min by car · Mantua
The exhibition ‘Inventare la natura’ at Palazzo Te in Mantua: Leonardo, Arcimboldo, Caravaggio.
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Il sigillo spezzato
on now
about 40 min by car · Parco Giardino Sigurtà
An autumn trail for children and teenagers at Parco Giardino Sigurtà, to enjoy as a family.
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Tempo d'Orchestra
on now
about 45 min by car · Mantua
Tempo d'Orchestra, the concert season of the Orchestra da Camera di Mantova.
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Il Grande Teatro
11 min walk from Santo Stefano · Teatro Nuovo
The city's long-running theatre season at the Teatro Nuovo: a selection of the best Italian and European productions.
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Teatro Ristori season
24 min walk from Santo Stefano · Teatro Ristori
Jazz, drama, evenings with authors and Ristori Baroque in the Teatro Ristori season.
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La Venere di Tiziano e il Rinascimento musicale
14 min walk from Santo Stefano · Castelvecchio
A painting by Titian comes from the Museo del Prado to Castelvecchio, with a route through the music of the Renaissance.
November 2026
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Un museo, una statua: il Cangrande di Carlo Scarpa
on now
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Dorothea Lange
on now
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Gardaland Magic Halloween
on now
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Inventare la natura. Leonardo, Arcimboldo, Caravaggio
on now
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Il sigillo spezzato
on now
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Tempo d'Orchestra
on now
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Il Grande Teatro
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Teatro Ristori season
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La Venere di Tiziano e il Rinascimento musicale
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Halloween at Parco Giardino Sigurtà
about 40 min by car · Parco Giardino Sigurtà
Halloween at Parco Giardino Sigurtà: a day of magic, colour and fun.
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Fieracavalli
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
The horse fair at Veronafiere: breeds, shows, Jumping Verona and riding experiences.
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Flover Christmas Village
about 20 min by car · Flover
The Flover Christmas Village in Bussolengo, with Father Christmas's house.
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Halloween run
about 40 min by car · Parco Giardino Sigurtà
The Halloween run is back along the paths of Parco Giardino Sigurtà.
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Segni Festival
about 45 min by car · Mantua
Mantua hosts the art and theatre festival for children and teenagers.
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The world's most beautiful cats
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
The international cat show at Veronafiere.
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Verona Run Marathon
In the city
The Verona marathon, with its Family Run.
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Verona Mineral Show
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
An international mineral fair at Veronafiere, with activities and workshops for children.
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Christmas markets
Dates not yet announced: from late November to late December
9 min walk from Santo Stefano · Piazza dei Signori
Verona's Christmas markets, in Piazza dei Signori and around the centre.
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Natale tra gli Olivi
Dates not yet announced: from late November, over Christmas, as in 2025
about 40 min by car · Garda
Garda's Christmas festival, on the lakefront.
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La Bohème at the Teatro Filarmonico
22 min walk from Santo Stefano · Teatro Filarmonico
Puccini's opera at the Filarmonico, on the anniversary of its world premiere.
December 2026
Event
Un museo, una statua: il Cangrande di Carlo Scarpa
on now
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Inventare la natura. Leonardo, Arcimboldo, Caravaggio
on now
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Tempo d'Orchestra
on now
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Il Grande Teatro
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Teatro Ristori season
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La Venere di Tiziano e il Rinascimento musicale
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Flover Christmas Village
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Santa Lucia market stalls
Dates not yet announced: December (the feast day is the 13th)
20 min walk from Santo Stefano · Piazza Bra
The Santa Lucia stalls in Piazza Bra, for her feast day.
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Gardaland Magic Winter
about 35 min by car · Gardaland Resort
Gardaland in winter with Magic Winter: lights, decorations and shows.
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Numisfero
about 15 min by car · Veronafiere
Collectable coins, stamps, postcards and watches.
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Swan Lake at the Teatro Filarmonico
22 min walk from Santo Stefano · Teatro Filarmonico
Tchaikovsky's ballet at the Filarmonico, on the anniversary of its composition.
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Verona Christmas Run
In the city
Run or walk inside the city walls dressed as Father Christmas.
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Malcesine-Monte Baldo cable car, winter season
about 85 min by car · Malcesine-Monte Baldo cable car
The cable car goes up Monte Baldo in winter too, above Lake Garda.
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New Year's Eve in Piazza Bra
Dates not yet announced: New Year's Eve, if the city holds the party in the square again
20 min walk from Santo Stefano · Piazza Bra
New Year's Eve in Piazza Bra, with music and a show.
All year round
Always open, in every season
In the city, on foot
- Ponte Pietra 2 min
- Roman Theatre 2 min
- Santa Maria in Organo 6 min
- Duomo 7 min
- Giardino Giusti 7 min
- Piazza Erbe 9 min
- Piazza dei Signori 9 min
- Castel San Pietro 11 min
- Centro Internazionale di Fotografia Scavi Scaligeri 11 min
- Teatro Nuovo 11 min
- Castelvecchio 14 min
- Juliet's House 15 min
- Arena di Verona 19 min
- Teatro Camploy 20 min
- Teatro Filarmonico 22 min
- Teatro Ristori 24 min
Minutes on foot from Santo Stefano.
By car, within about 45 minutes
- Grezzana, Valpantena about 20 min
- San Pietro in Cariano, Valpolicella about 20 min
- Negrar di Valpolicella about 20 min
- Soave about 30 min
- Peschiera del Garda about 30 min
- Lazise about 35 min
- Custoza about 35 min
- Illasi about 40 min
- Bardolino about 40 min
- Borghetto sul Mincio about 40 min
- Garda about 40 min
- Parco Giardino Sigurtà about 40 min
- Bosco Chiesanuova, Lessinia about 45 min
- Sirmione about 45 min
- Mantua about 45 min
- Vicenza about 45 min
Minutes by car, approximately.
Near home
How far it is on foot from the two apartments
Santo Stefano
- Ponte Pietra 2 min
- Roman Theatre 2 min
- Santa Maria in Organo 6 min
- Duomo 7 min
- Giardino Giusti 7 min
- Piazza Erbe 9 min
- Piazza dei Signori 9 min
- Castel San Pietro 11 min
- Centro Internazionale di Fotografia Scavi Scaligeri 11 min
- Teatro Nuovo 11 min
Madonna del Terraglio
- Ponte Pietra 3 min
- Roman Theatre 3 min
- Santa Maria in Organo 7 min
- Duomo 9 min
- Giardino Giusti 9 min
- Piazza Erbe 11 min
- Piazza dei Signori 11 min
- Castel San Pietro 12 min
- Centro Internazionale di Fotografia Scavi Scaligeri 12 min
- Teatro Nuovo 13 min
Minutes on foot along the pedestrian route.
Getting here
By train or by plane
By train
The station is Verona Porta Nuova, about 10 minutes by car from the apartments.
By plane
Valerio Catullo Airport is about 30 minutes by car from the apartments.
Anne's tips
Ask Anne
Anne's tip
The guidebook I wrote
In the apartment you’ll find a guidebook I wrote myself, full of my favourite local addresses: bars, restaurants, osterias and much more.
Anne's tip
Guides and a driver
I can book a tour with the local guides we work with, or arrange a private driver for a day in the Valpolicella or at Lake Garda.
Photo credits
The event images come from their official websites; when a website has none, there is a photo of the place from Wikimedia Commons, cropped: Adert (CC BY-SA 3.0), Velvet (CC BY-SA 4.0), CorneliusNepos (CC BY-SA 3.0), Adert (CC BY-SA 4.0), Andrea Bertozzi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Coaterflagman (CC BY 4.0), Ermelinda (CC BY-SA 3.0), Andrea Bertozzi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Francesco Gelio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Adert (CC BY-SA 3.0), Veronika Bashak (CC BY-SA 4.0), HeavenMI (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wittylama (CC BY-SA 4.0), Didier Descouens (CC BY-SA 4.0), Adert (CC BY-SA 3.0), Adert (CC BY-SA 3.0), Stefanobombieri (CC BY-SA 3.0), NorbertNagel (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons (public domain), Stefanobombieri (CC BY-SA 3.0), Didier Descouens (CC BY-SA 4.0), CEphoto, Uwe Aranas (CC BY-SA 3.0), Fabio Pani (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kevin Poh (CC BY 2.0), Horst J. Meuter (CC BY-SA 4.0), Vuvueffino (CC BY-SA 3.0).
