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Researched Updated Oct 30, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Culture and Attractions

Street Art
District of Porto San Pancrazio murals
Music Scene
Live jazz at Le Cantine de l'Arena
Must-See Landmarks
The Arena in Piazza Bra, Juliet's House at Via Cappello 23, and Castelvecchio on the Adige. A February 2023 update of the travel guide still said the Castel San Pietro building was closed for restoration, while the view from the hill is described as open and the funicular was listed at 2 euros one way and 3 euros return. 8
Museums & Art Venues
Castelvecchio Museum (Corso Castelvecchio 2)
Historical Sites
Roman Theatre (Teatro Romano), Porta Borsari 8
Religious Sites
Duomo di Verona (Cathedral), Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore 8
Annual Events
Arena di Verona Opera Festival, from 5 June to 12 September 2026, 53 evenings of opera, concerts and dance. La Traviata opens on 12 and 13 June and the season closes on 12 September. 24
Cultural Districts
San Zeno (Historical/Artisan district)
Theater Venues
Teatro Filarmonico (Via Roma 3)
Local Markets
Antiques Market (San Zeno, 3rd Sunday of the month)
Cooking Classes
Veronality (Stradone Porta Palio 14) - Pasta making classes approx €85
Art Galleries
Studio la Città (Lungadige Galtarossa 21)
Historic Buildings
Palazzo della Ragione (Piazza dei Signori)
Local Heritage
UNESCO inscribed the city in November 2000 for its urban structure and architecture. The Scaligeri, or della Scala, ruled from the 12th to the 14th century. Their emblem is a ladder. 7 8

Essentials

City
Verona, Veneto, Italy 7
Population
255,139 residents in 2026, the figure English Wikipedia takes from ISTAT. The wider metropolitan area is given as 714,310. 7
Internet Speed
Average 95 Mbps (Fiber optic widely available via Open Fiber)
Currency & Banking
Euro. The European Central Bank rate for 19 October 2026, the rate used for Italy costs, is 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars (about 0.89 euro per dollar). The history file opened on 26 October already shows 23 October at 1.1193. 1
Tap Water
Acque Veronesi supplies Verona and the province and says the water is safe, wholesome and clean, with physical, chemical and microbiological checks under Legislative Decree 18/2023. Do not drink from a fountain marked non potabile. 12 6
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Europlug (Type C), Schuko (Type F) and Italian Type L. A Wikivoyage Italy quick-facts line says 230 V; a later paragraph on the same page still says 220 V. 6
SIM Card
iliad, TIM, Vodafone and Wind Tre sell prepaid SIMs. You need a passport, and the shop can make a codice fiscale from it. iliad activation is 9.99 euros. GIGA 150 is 7.99 euros a month for 150 GB plus 12 GB in the EU. TOP 230 is 9.99 euros a month for 230 GB plus 18 GB in the EU. An eSIM is a virtual SIM on a compatible phone. The Verona cost sheet uses TOP 230 as the monthly plan and GIGA 150 plus activation as a tourist SIM. 6 2 3 4 5
Banking for Expats
Revolut and Wise are best; Fineco for local residency needs
Accommodation
Apartments via Immobiliare.it or local Facebook groups (Affitto Verona)
Cashless Friendly
Yes, common for amounts over €5, but small bars prefer cash for coffee
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Blueground, and Rentalready (Center/Veronetta)
Budget Accommodation
The Hostello (Via Venti Settembre 80) approx €35-45/night
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Città Antica (Historical Center near Arena and Piazza Bra)
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Veronetta (University area, affordable, lively) or Borgo Trento (Quiet, upscale, green)

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
311 Verona, Lungadige Galtarossa 21, rents a desk by the day or on a regular basis, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00. That site does not print a price. NOTONLYDESK lists a Verona day pass from 15 euros and a dedicated desk from 149 euros a month, both before value-added tax, at its one Verona space, MultiCO on Via Santa Toscana 9. The cost file uses the 149 euro desk, about 182 euros with 22 percent tax. 11 10
Best Cafe for Work
Caffè Wallner (Via Dietro Listone 1) - Good Wi-Fi and power outlets
Networking Events
Verona Digital Nomads Meetup; Startup Grind Verona
Social Events for Expats
Verona International Community (weekly aperitivos at Terrazza Bar Al Ponte)

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
App Taxi or itTaxi (Uber is limited to Uber Black/Van and very expensive)
Bike/Scooter Rental
Verona Bike (Station-based, €5/day pass) and Dott/Tier for e-scooters
Best Beach Nearby
Lake Garda. A regional train from Verona Porta Nuova to Peschiera del Garda takes about 15 minutes. The travel guide says Peschiera is not the nicest town on the lake, and that bus 185 to Garda on the eastern shore takes about 2 hours in ordinary traffic. Buses 164 and 165 also run to Garda via the airport. 8
Top Regional Airline
Air Dolomiti is on the airline list for Verona Valerio Catullo airport (VRN), about 12 km from the city. 14 8
Top International Airline
Ryanair, Volotea, and Lufthansa (VRN Airport) 14
Highway Access
A4 (Milan-Venice) and A22 (Brenner-Modena) intersection
Main Train/Transit Hub
Verona Porta Nuova, about a 15-minute walk from the old town, where the Brenner line and the Milan-Venice high-speed line meet. 8
Public Transport Passes
ATV. A City Mover monthly pass for the Verona urban network is 43 euros. Students under 26 and people aged 70 or over pay 28 euros. A 90-minute urban ticket is 1.50 euros. A day ticket is 5 euros and covers one adult plus one child under 14 travelling together. The ticket table is marked valid from 14 July 2023. The Verona cost sheet uses the 43 euro monthly pass. 9
Regional Travel
From Verona Porta Nuova there is at least one Frecciarossa or Italo each hour toward Milan and Venice. The travel guide puts Milan at about 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 50 and Venice at about 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 20. 8

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
The integrated university hospital runs Ospedale Borgo Trento at Piazzale Aristide Stefani 1, 37126, switchboard 045 812 1111, and Ospedale Borgo Roma at Piazzale L.A. Scuro 10. Call 112 for an emergency. 13 6
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Yoga Shala Verona (Via S. Vitale 4) - €15 drop-in
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Virgin Active Verona (Via delle Nazioni) - Monthly approx €85
Laundry Services
Lava & Cuce (Via Leone Pancaldo 100) and various 'Lavanderia Self Service' in Veronetta

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Deliveroo, Glovo, and Just Eat
Best Local Dish to Try
Pastisada de caval, braised horse meat, and picula de caval. The travel guide also names bigoli and casoncelli. 8
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
La Scienza degli Impasti (Via Guglielmo Oberdan 10)
Best Dessert Spots
Pasticceria Flego (Via Stella 13) - Famous for Macarons and Baci di Giulietta
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercato dello Stadio (Saturday mornings at Piazzale Olimpia)
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.it, Zalando.it
Grocery Delivery
Esselunga a Casa, Everli
Bar/Nightlife Area
Arco dei Gavi and Via Sottoriva for upscale drinks; Veronetta for students
Local Brewery
Birra Verona (Via San Nazaro 13)
Wine Bars
Antica Bottega del Vino (Via Scudo di Francia 3)
Street Food Stalls
La Figaccia (Via Seghe S. Tomaso 17) - Traditional focaccia
Popular International Cuisine
Ichiban (Sushi), Porto Alegre (Brazilian) near Borgo Roma

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Parco Naturale Regionale della Lessinia, on the top of the Lessini Mountains, in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. 26
National Parks Nearby
Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio (approx 2.5 hours away)
Cycling/Walking Paths
Percorso della Salute (Lungadige Attiraglio path along the river)
Scenic Viewpoints
Castel San Pietro terrace (accessible by funicular)
Birdwatching Locations
Oasi del Busatello (Marshlands south of the city)
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly regulated; only allowed in designated BBQ areas in Parco dell'Adige

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Poste Italiane, BRT (Bartolini), DHL Service Points
Tech Repair Services
iRiparo (Via Gaspare del Carretto)
Table Tennis Spots
ASD Fondazione Bentegodi (Via Trainotti 5)
Language Classes
InClasse (Via Alberto Mario 19) - Intensive Italian courses
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Civica, Via Cappello 43. Monday 14:00 to 19:00, Tuesday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00, Saturday 09:00 to 14:00. Library services stop 15 minutes earlier. Entry is free, and a card is required to borrow. 25
Community Centers
Centro Polifunzionale Borgo Roma
Gaming Lounges
eSports Academy Verona (peripheral area)
Casino & Gaming Halls
Admiral Club (Via Cristoforo Colombo)

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,800/m² (e.g., 40 m² = €192,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,500/m² (e.g., 40 m² = €100,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,200/m² (e.g., 60 m² = €252,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,200/m² (e.g., 60 m² = €132,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,000/m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,000/m² (e.g., 80 m² = €160,000)
Corporate Tax
IRES is 24 percent and ordinary IRAP is 3.9 percent. Regions can move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92 points. IRAP no longer applies to self-employed professionals. For 2025 only, IRES can fall from 24 percent to 20 percent for companies that reinvest profits. 18
Dividend Withholding Tax
26 percent withholding on dividends paid to resident individuals. The same 26 percent is the base rate on yields from loans and securities. Interest on government bonds is 12.5 percent. 19
Tax System
Residents pay tax on worldwide income. You are resident if, for more than 183 days in the year, you are physically in Italy, you have your habitual home here, or Italy is the centre of your personal and family life. Registration in the population register creates a presumption of residence. 15 16
Highest Income Tax Bracket
43 percent on national income tax above 50,000 euros. For 2026 the bands are 23 percent up to 28,000 euros, 33 percent from 28,001 to 50,000 euros, and 43 percent above that. Regional add-ons are about 1.23 percent to 3.33 percent and municipal add-ons are 0 percent to 0.9 percent. 15
VAT
Standard VAT is 22 percent. Listed food, drinks and e-books can be 4 percent, and some listed supplies such as certain electricity and medicines are 10 percent. Restaurant and hotel prices include 10 percent, and books are 4 percent. 21 6
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Controlled foreign company rules apply when the effective tax rate is under 15 percent and more than one third of revenue is passive. If the foreign tax is under 15 percent, or the accounts are not certified, the rate test instead asks whether foreign tax is under half the Italian corporate tax that would have applied. 20
Property Tax
IMU is not charged on a primary home, the place where you are registered and actually live, except homes in cadastral categories A/1, A/8 and A/9. 23
Property Transaction Tax
Buying from a private seller, registration tax is 2 percent with the first-home relief and 9 percent otherwise, on the cadastral value, with a minimum of 1,000 euros, plus 50 euros mortgage tax and 50 euros cadastral tax. Buying from a developer who charges VAT, first-home VAT is 4 percent and the ordinary rate is 10 percent, and registration, mortgage and cadastral tax are 200 euros each. 22
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Qualifying workers who move their tax residence to Italy from 2024 can exclude 50 percent of Italian employment or self-employment income, capped at 600,000 euros a year, for the arrival year and the four years after. Moving with a minor child cuts the taxable share to 40 percent. Transfers completed by 31 December 2023 stay on the earlier inbound regime. 17

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB euro reference historyOfficial
  2. iliad mobile offersOfficial
  3. iliad TOP 230Official
  4. iliad GIGA 150Official
  5. iliad eSIMOfficial
  6. Wikivoyage ItalySecondary
  7. Wikipedia, VeronaReference
  8. Wikivoyage VeronaSecondary
  9. ATV Verona urban faresOfficial
  10. NOTONLYDESK VeronaOfficial
  11. 311 Verona spacesOfficial
  12. Acque Veronesi water qualityOfficial
  13. AOUI Verona hospitalsOfficial
  14. Verona Airport airlinesOfficial
  15. PwC Italy personal income taxProfessional
  16. PwC Italy tax residenceProfessional
  17. PwC Italy inbound workersProfessional
  18. PwC Italy corporate income taxProfessional
  19. PwC Italy withholding taxesProfessional
  20. PwC Italy controlled foreign companiesProfessional
  21. PwC Italy VATProfessional
  22. Agenzia delle Entrate first homeOfficial
  23. Finance ministry primary homeOfficial
  24. Arena Opera Festival 2026Official
  25. Biblioteca Civica di VeronaOfficial
  26. Lessinia regional parkOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Annual Events Verona Opera Festival (June-Sept), Vinitaly (April) Arena di Verona Opera Festival, from 5 June to 12 September 2026, 53 evenings of opera…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Italy Digital Nomad Visa (launched 2024); 'Forfettario' scheme for freelancers (5% tax for… Qualifying workers who move their tax residence to Italy from 2024 can exclude 50 percent…
    • Best Beach Nearby Garda Lake (Lazise or Bardolino), 30 mins by car/bus Lake Garda. A regional train from Verona Porta Nuova to Peschiera del Garda takes about 15…
    • Best Coworking Space 311 Verona (Lungadige Galtarossa 21) - Approx €20/day, €250/month 311 Verona, Lungadige Galtarossa 21, rents a desk by the day or on a regular basis, Monday…
    • Best Hospital Ospedale Civile Maggiore Borgo Trento (Piazzale Aristide Stefani 1) The integrated university hospital runs Ospedale Borgo Trento at Piazzale Aristide Stefani…
    22 more changes
    • Best Local Dish to Try Pastissada de Caval (Horse meat stew) or Risotto all'Amarone Pastisada de caval, braised horse meat, and picula de caval. The travel guide also names…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applies if foreign entity is in low-tax jurisdiction Controlled foreign company rules apply when the effective tax rate is under 15 percent and…
    • Corporate Tax IRES 24% + IRAP approx 3.9% (Total ~27.9%) IRES is 24 percent and ordinary IRAP is 3.9 percent. Regions can move the IRAP rate by up…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo Euro. The European Central Bank rate for 19 October 2026, the rate used for Italy costs…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 26% flat rate for individuals 26 percent withholding on dividends paid to resident individuals. The same 26 percent is…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 43% for income over €50,000 43 percent on national income tax above 50,000 euros. For 2026 the bands are 23 percent up…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Civica (Via Cappello 43) Biblioteca Civica, Via Cappello 43. Monday 14:00 to 19:00, Tuesday to Friday 09:00 to…
    • Local Heritage The 'Scaligeri' family history and the UNESCO Heritage old town walls UNESCO inscribed the city in November 2000 for its urban structure and architecture. The…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Verona Porta Nuova Station Verona Porta Nuova, about a 15-minute walk from the old town, where the Brenner line and…
    • Must-See Landmarks Arena di Verona, Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta), Castel San Pietro The Arena in Piazza Bra, Juliet's House at Via Cappello 23, and Castelvecchio on the…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Parco Regionale della Lessinia (30 min drive north) Parco Naturale Regionale della Lessinia, on the top of the Lessini Mountains, in the…
    • Population 260,000 255,139 residents in 2026, the figure English Wikipedia takes from ISTAT. The wider…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F/L sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Europlug (Type C), Schuko (Type F) and Italian Type L. A…
    • Property Tax IMU (approx 0.76-1.06% of cadastral value, exempt for primary residence except luxury) IMU is not charged on a primary home, the place where you are registered and actually…
    • Property Transaction Tax 2% registration tax for primary residence; 9% for second homes/non-residents Buying from a private seller, registration tax is 2 percent with the first-home relief and…
    • Public Transport Passes ATV Verona; Monthly pass €40, Daily pass €4 ATV. A City Mover monthly pass for the Verona urban network is 43 euros. Students under 26…
    • Regional Travel Trenitalia (Frecciarossa to Venice in 1h, Milan in 1h20) From Verona Porta Nuova there is at least one Frecciarossa or Italo each hour toward Milan…
    • SIM Card Iliad (Via Mazzini 50), TIM (Corso Porta Nuova), Vodafone. Approx €10-15/month for 100GB+ iliad, TIM, Vodafone and Wind Tre sell prepaid SIMs. You need a passport, and the shop can…
    • Tap Water Safe and drinkable; high quality coming from Lessinia mountains Acque Veronesi supplies Verona and the province and says the water is safe, wholesome and…
    • Tax System Worldwide income for residents (>183 days/yr) Residents pay tax on worldwide income. You are resident if, for more than 183 days in the…
    • Top Regional Airline Air Dolomiti (Hub at Verona Villafranca VRN) Air Dolomiti is on the airline list for Verona Valerio Catullo airport (VRN), about 12 km…
    • VAT 22% Standard rate (10% or 4% for reduced items) Standard VAT is 22 percent. Listed food, drinks and e-books can be 4 percent, and some…

    fix pass after the batch check; Best Coworking Space (removed a second space the booking site does not list for Verona), Best Local Dish to Try (removed a pork casserole the travel guide does not name), Top Regional Airline (removed the airport hamlet no cited page shows); provenance model and date updated to this pass.

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