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It is one of the most famous Italian city in the world and one of the most visited every year, this is Verona with its elegant city center, the superb Arena and the famous balcony of Juliet's house, the main character of William Shakespeare’s masterpiece Romeo and Juliet. Located in the north of Italy and well connected by train, by car and even by...

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The claim that visiting museums can strengthen mental health and reduce anxiety and depression is increasingly shared, but how consistent is this claim from a scientific point of view? The MINERVA project, a collaboration between Palazzo Maffei Casa Museo in Verona and the WHO Center for Research in Mental Health at the University of Verona, aims t...

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Giovanni Rana is a prominent Italian food brand known for its fresh pasta, with a history that dates back to the 1960s. The brand was founded by Giovanni Rana, born in 1937 in Verona: his culinary journey began at a young age, working in his family’s bakery, but the turning point came when he recognized a market need for high-quality, fresh pasta a...

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Dear friends, Next June 4 will be a very important date. Exactly 80 years earlier, on June 4, 1944, troops of the American Fifth Army entered Rome, liberating it from Nazi oppression and war. The people of Rome took to the streets, finally free and happy, to celebrate, hug and thank the American soldiers. These are scenes of happiness that all us R...

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This year 2024 should be considered a milestone of the Italian musical culture because in this year finally it took place the UNESCO’s recognition of the Italian Opera as an immaterial patrimony of the humanity.  In order to celebrate this extraordinary event, our Ministry of Culture, together with Fondazione Opera Lirica di Verona planned a specta...

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An Italian restaurant is offering a free bottle of wine to customers who relinquish their mobile phones during meals. Angelo Lella, the owner of Al Condominio, a restaurant that opened in the northern city of Verona in March, said the aim was to encourage diners chat to each other instead of constantly glancing at their phones.  “We wanted to open...

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Tourists in the northern Italian city of Verona have once again created a hole in the right breast of a statue of William Shakespeare’s heroine Juliet. The bronze statue sits beneath the balcony in a tiny courtyard where Romeo is said to have wooed Juliet, attracting hundreds of visitors each day who flock there for a selfie and to touch the breast...

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“In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…” Doesn’t that opening line sound familiar? One minute we’re young adults studying Romeo and Juliet in school, and the next, we’re planning our itineraries for a romantic weekend in the city where literature’s most famous love storyis set. Fear not, lovers, our Verona travel guide isn’t solely based on all th...

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One look at Verona's medieval alleyways and magnificent Roman Arena (Arena di Verona) and it's easy to see why Shakespeare chose this picture-perfect northern Italian town as the setting for his seminal tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Hordes of tourists flock daily to the 14th-Century structure known as Juliet's house (Casa di Giulietta), wading through...

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Verona, the enchanting city nestled in the heart of northern Italy, is a destination that exudes an undeniable allure. From its rich history and stunning architecture to its delectable cuisine and renowned wine, Verona offers an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty and culture of Italy. Whether you are...

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