Guest info
Everything you need for your stay.
Check-in, getting here, parking, what to see, where to eat and useful numbers: the same information our guests get in our Welcome Book.
Welcome
Welcome to palladio20LOFT & TERRACE.
The apartment was furnished by yours truly, who decided one evening in June 2020 to open it to travellers from all over the world visiting beautiful Verona.
You'll find me greeting you again above the apartment's front door, pictured inside one of the granite rocks of Capo Testa in Sardinia, my second home.
In the following pages you'll find some useful information to make your stay at Palladio 20 Loft and Terrace, and in Verona, as comfortable as possible.
We hope you enjoy the guide, our suggestions and, above all, your stay.
For anything at all, message us on WhatsApp or give us a call — we're here to help.
Check-in
- Time
- 3 pm – midnight
Arriving after midnight?
No problem — just let us know and we'll arrange it.
Key handover
Keys are handed over in person by a member of our team, who will welcome you, give you the keys and show you the essentials of the flat. So that we can be on time to meet you, we kindly ask you to:
- A few days before, let us know your expected arrival time.
- On arrival day, send a text or WhatsApp about 30 minutes before you arrive.
Documents
By law we must register all guests with the Italian Police for security reasons, so we need a copy of your ID documents before your stay. If you can send them in advance via WhatsApp it would be a great help; otherwise we'll register them when you arrive.
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Tourist tax
In Verona a tourist tax must be paid by all non-residents.
- Cost
- €3.50 per person per night
- Maximum
- 4 nights
- Exempt
- children under 14
The tax is paid in cash, for all nights, on arrival.
Pets
We're big animal lovers, so your furry companions are more than welcome: you'll find two bowls ready for them. We only ask you to make sure they don't break anything in the apartment or make a mess.
Location
Viale Andrea Palladio 20, 37138 Verona
We're in the Borgo Milano / Porta Palio area: quiet, well served and just minutes from the historic centre.
Getting here
By plane
The nearest airport is Verona Villafranca "Valerio Catullo" (code VRN), about 10 km south-west of the city centre. From the airport you can reach Palladio 20 by bus plus a short walk, or by taxi.
Aerobus 199
Aerobus 199 runs from Catullo airport to Verona Porta Nuova station in about 15 minutes. Ticket: about €7 (check the ATV website). From the station, continue on foot (see By train below).
The ticket is valid for 75 minutes and also covers city buses, so you can continue into town without paying again. You can also pay on board with a contactless card.
Aerobus 199 ticket on the ATV website
Taxi
A taxi from the airport costs roughly €35–40 and drops you at the door. Prices can vary, so ask the driver before getting in.
By train
Get off at Verona Porta Nuova station. From there it's about a 10–15 minute walk to the Palladio 20 entrance.
Walking route from the station
By coach (FlixBus etc.)
Long-distance coaches stop on Viale Palladio, opposite the Tamoil petrol station — about 300 metres, a 5-minute walk from the apartment.
Check the stop shown on your ticket: it is sometimes moved to Viale Cardinale, near Porta Nuova station (10–15 minutes on foot).
By car
Set your sat nav to Viale Andrea Palladio 20. Parking details are in the Parking section.
House rules
- No smoking anywhere in the flat.
- No parties.
- No additional guests beyond those declared at check-in.
Quiet & neighbours
Our neighbours are particularly sensitive to noise. Please keep things quiet in the evening after 9 pm and in the early afternoon after lunch. Thank you!
House instructions
Washing machine
The washing machine is in the storage room, which you reach from the terrace.
Air conditioning
There are two AC units: one in the living room and one in the bedroom. For them to work efficiently, close the door between the living area and the bedroom area.
Terrace awning
There's an awning over the terrace table. The remote is on the living-room table: the down arrow lowers it.
Sometimes the awning retracts by itself because of the wind sensor. Just press the down arrow again.
Recycling
In the kitchen you'll find bins for paper & cardboard, glass, plastic & metal, general waste and a small caddy for food waste.
The street bins are on Via Albere, near the bus stop. If you prefer, just leave the bags in the flat and we'll take care of them.
TV & entertainment
On the green coffee table you'll find 5 numbered remotes to make things easy.
- Samsung: TV.
- Marantz Cinema 60: audio/video amplifier. The buttons at the top of the remote select the source.
- Fire TV: Netflix, Prime Video, DAZN, YouTube (personal accounts required).
- Cambridge CXU: DVD and Blu-ray player, also for original CDs.
- Marantz UD7007: DVD and Blu-ray player, audio only (video doesn't work).
The Technics CD player and Technics radio have no remote: use the buttons on the units.
Video
TV
- Turn on the TV with the red button at the top left of remote 1 (Samsung).
- To hear the sound through the stereo speakers, also turn on the Marantz Cinema 60 with remote 2.
DVD / Blu-ray
- Turn on the TV with remote 1 and press the top centre Source button: choose HDMI2.
- Turn on the Marantz Cinema 60 with remote 2 and select the Blu-Ray source.
- Turn on the Cambridge player, open the tray, insert the disc and press Play.
- To go back to TV: remote 1, Source button, choose TV.
Netflix, Prime Video, DAZN, YouTube
- Turn on the TV with remote 1 and press Source: choose HDMI2.
- Turn on the Marantz Cinema 60 with remote 2 and select the CBL/SAT source.
- Use remote 3 (Fire TV) to pick the app. You'll need your own accounts.
- To go back to TV: remote 1, Source button, choose TV.
Music
Original CDs
- Original CDs (classical music) are on the right side of the TV/stereo cabinet.
- Turn on the Marantz Cinema 60 with remote 2 and select the Blu-Ray source.
- Turn on the Cambridge player (remote 4 or the button on the player), open the tray, insert the CD and press Play.
Burned CDs
- Burned CDs are in the 4 columns on the right, near the sofa.
- Turn on the Marantz Cinema 60 with remote 2 and select the CD source.
- Turn on the Technics CD player with its own button, open the tray, insert the CD and press Play.
Radio (Technics tuner)
- Turn on the Marantz Cinema 60 with remote 2 and select the Aux1 source.
- Turn on the Technics radio with its own button and turn the dial to find a station.
Internet radio
- Turn on the TV with remote 1.
- Turn on the Marantz Cinema 60 with remote 2 and select the Internet Radio source.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and use remote 2 to choose stations.
Vinyl records
- Turn on the Marantz Cinema 60 with remote 2 and select the Phono source.
- Turn on the turntable, place the record and start it.
If you have any trouble, don't hesitate to contact us.
Parking
Parking at Palladio 20
There are plenty of free parking spaces (white lines) around the building.
In the photos: the green boxes are the spaces inside the condominium, closest to the entrance and therefore recommended. The red boxes are the spaces along the street: those are fine too if you can't find a spot inside. The red arrows show how to reach the apartment's front door (in the aerial view the entrance is marked in blue).
Heads up: Monday to Friday during office hours the area gets very busy because of nearby offices.
On request we can give you a remote for the barrier of the building's courtyard. It's open-air and the barrier only stops cars, not people: it is not a secure car park, but it gives you extra options on weekdays.
Getting around
On foot
The best way to discover Verona. From Palladio 20 you reach Castelvecchio in about 20 minutes and Piazza Bra in about 30, via Porta Palio.
By bike
Verona is great to explore by bike. With Verona Bike, the city bike-sharing scheme, you pick up a bike at one station and drop it at another.
Prices, stations and sign-up are always up to date on the official website.
By bus
- Weekdays
- Line 62 → Castelvecchio
- Sundays & holidays
- Line 90 → Station, Piazza Bra
Stops are on Viale Palladio and Via Albere. From Castelvecchio, Piazza Bra is about a 5-minute walk.
Stops often change due to roadworks: check times and routes on the ATV app or website before you go.
By car
If you want to drive to the historic centre, there are car parks just outside the Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) that let you leave the car a few steps from the main sights.
Don't drive into the ZTL: entrances are camera-controlled and fines are sent to your home address, even abroad.
Via Cappellini 2 · for Corso Porta Borsari, Piazza Erbe and Piazza Bra
Sightseeing
Suggested walk from Palladio 20
A loop that starts and ends at Palladio 20, taking in Verona's main sights: 21 stops plus the way back, about 10 km and 2 hours of actual walking. With visits it's a full day, but you can stop whenever you like and pick up the next day.
Tap a stop to open it: you'll find how to get there, a few lines about the place and a walking-directions button. Mark each one Done as you go: the guide remembers where you got to.
The full route, stop by stop, is also on the page Verona on foot.
- Porta Palio
Built in the mid-16th century, it is widely considered the masterpiece of Veronese architect Michele Sanmicheli: a military gate combining the needs of war with the classical proportions of the Renaissance.
- Castelvecchio
Built by the Della Scala family in the mid-1300s, it is one of the city's symbols. It houses one of Verona's most important museums, famous for Carlo Scarpa's renovation, with medieval, Renaissance and modern art.
- Arco dei Gavi
A 1st-century AD Roman arch in a small garden overlooking the Adige. It bears the signature of its architect, Lucius Vitruvius Cerdo, very rare in antiquity. In the Middle Ages it served as a city gate; its original position is still marked on the pavement near the clock tower.
- Arena
The 1st-century AD Roman amphitheatre, built for gladiator fights, is the third largest still standing. Verona is called "little Rome" and this is its "little Colosseum": in summer it hosts opera, concerts and events.
- San Fermo Church
A refined example of Franciscan Gothic, with spires and pinnacles unusual for Verona. Inside, like a casket, it holds the lower Benedictine church, a Romanesque jewel. The bronze portal (Minguzzi, 1997) tells the story of the martyrs Fermo and Rustico.
- Porta Leoni
The gateway to the cardo maximus, one of the two main roads of Roman Verona. The name comes from a nearby sarcophagus carved with two lions. Half of the inner facade survives, showing how Roman gates were built.
- Juliet's House
A late-13th-century tower house. A hat is carved on the keystone of the entrance arch, which tradition links to the Cappelletti or Capulets, Juliet's family. Restored in the early 1900s, it was already a stop for Grand Tour travellers in the 18th century.
- Piazza delle Erbe
One of Italy's most beautiful squares, where palaces, towers and statues from different eras overlap. In Roman times it was the Forum, and it keeps its original length; for centuries it has been the Veronese people's favourite market and meeting place.
- Torre dei Lamberti
Begun in 1172, with the octagonal belfry added in 1464 it reaches 84 metres: the tallest tower in Verona. With a ticket you go up by lift or stairs, for a spectacular view over the whole centre.
- Piazza dei Signori
Next to Piazza Erbe but very different: where that one is lively and popular, this one is harmonious, aristocratic and intimate. It was the Scaliger court; in the middle stands Dante's statue (1865), a long-time guest of Verona during his exile, surrounded by the Loggia di Fra Giocondo and the Scaliger palaces.
- Palazzo della Ragione
Built at the end of the 12th century for the city's magistrates, it is now a modern art museum. In the Mercato Vecchio courtyard stands the striking marble Scala della Ragione, which led to the court.
- Arche Scaligere
The monumental tombs of the Scaliger lords, a Gothic masterpiece, next to Santa Maria Antica church. Inside the wrought-iron fence, decorated with the ladder emblem, stand the three great canopied tombs with equestrian statues of Cangrande I, Mastino II and Cansignorio.
- Via Sottoriva
One of the most characteristic streets, keeping the look of old Verona with its arcades. Being low-lying, it used to be among the first to flood. At the far end, by Sant'Anastasia, there's a lovely view of the Adige and Castel San Pietro.
- Ponte Pietra
Verona's oldest bridge, built by the Romans in the 1st century BC. It combines the original white stone with bricks from rebuilds after floods and wars, and keeps the typical humpback shape.
- Roman Theatre
Built on the slopes of San Pietro hill at the end of the 1st century BC, under Augustus. Excavated from the 19th century, it houses the archaeological museum and hosts plays and concerts in summer.
- Castel San Pietro
The city's finest viewpoint: the view over the old town and the Adige is worth the climb. At the top stands a 19th-century barracks built by the Austrians. On show nights you can hear the music rising from the Roman Theatre.
- San Giorgio in Braida Church
A late-15th-century church with a white marble facade, its dome and bell tower attributed to Michele Sanmicheli. It blends Renaissance and 17th-century elements; statues of St Justinian and St George flank the door.
- Cathedral (Duomo)
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, also called Santa Maria Matricolare. It is part of a complex with the Canons' cloister, the Chapter Library, the baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte and the church of Sant'Elena.
- Basilica di Sant'Anastasia
A masterpiece of Italian Gothic, begun by the Dominicans around 1290. It stands at the end of the decumanus maximus, the main road of Roman Verona starting from Porta Borsari.
- Porta Borsari
The main entrance to the Roman city, on the Via Postumia linking Aquileia to Genoa. The name comes from medieval toll collectors who kept duties in large bags. The splendid white stone facade still stands.
- Basilica di San Zeno
One of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Italy. It strikes you at once with the colours of tuff alternating with brick, its facade framed by the abbey tower (13th century) and the bell tower (12th century).
- Back to Palladio 20
Treasure hunt in Verona's old town
Looking for an unusual way to explore Verona? You're in the right place. "Verona, city of love" is an interactive urban game mixing mystery, history and fun, perfect for active and curious people.
The must-sees
1st-century Roman amphitheatre, still home to the summer opera festival
The old Roman forum, now a market square among frescoed palaces and the Lamberti Tower
The courtyard with the famous balcony of the Romeo and Juliet story
14th-century Scaliger fortress with an art museum and crenellated bridge over the Adige
The views
The best view over the city, on foot or by funicular
Roman theatre on the hillside, with the archaeological museum
Hidden gems
Romanesque masterpiece with bronze doors and Mantegna's altarpiece
Verona's largest church, with Pisanello's St George fresco
Two churches stacked, Romanesque and Gothic, with a ship's-keel ceiling
Renaissance garden with cypress avenues and a city lookout
Day trips
Driving distances and times from Palladio 20 are approximate.
Valpolicella
The hills north-west of the city, renowned since Roman times for winemaking and above all for the famous Amarone della Valpolicella. The area is also known for quarrying Verona's red marble.
The landscape is graced by fine Venetian villas and dotted with wayside shrines, small churches, parish churches, hamlets and farm courtyards: traces of centuries of history.
Wineries are usually visited by appointment and you'll need a car. If you love wine and beautiful landscapes, have a look at these two websites to plan your visit:
Romanesque church in a hilltop village with valley views
Fumane · Renaissance villa with winery
Trails among waterfalls and woods, great in summer
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake is less than an hour from Verona and easy to reach even without a car.
By train: Porta Nuova to Peschiera del Garda takes about 15 minutes (or continue to Desenzano). From there, ferries and buses connect the other lakeside towns.
By bus: lines 163 (Verona-Bussolengo-Lazise-Garda), 164 (Verona-Peschiera-Garda) and 185 (Verona-Lazise-Garda) leave from Piazza Bra and Porta Nuova station, a 10-minute walk from the apartment. Timetables are on the ATV website and the Info Bus Verona app, available in Italian, English and German.
By car: A22 motorway from Verona Nord to the Affi exit.
Scaliger Castle and Grottoes of Catullus
Walled lakeside village, the closest to Verona
Lakefront promenade and Bardolino wine
Cable car up Monte Baldo, spectacular views
Attractions for children
Lazise · water park
Soave
A medieval village enclosed by crenellated walls and topped by a castle, east of Verona. Home of the white wine of the same name: easy to combine with a winery visit.
Crenellated walls and a hilltop Scaliger castle
Venice as a day trip
Venice is about 120 km away, but a day trip is easy by train: from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Santa Lucia takes from about 1 hour 10 minutes (Frecciarossa and Italo) to about 2 hours (cheaper regional trains). Trains run frequently all day and Santa Lucia station sits right on the Grand Canal.
Driving isn't recommended: the historic centre is car-free and parking at Piazzale Roma is expensive. Book high-speed train tickets in advance.
Shows & events
Verona hosts great shows all year round, especially in summer. Here's where to find programmes and tickets.
Opera Festival from June to September, plus concerts and ballet. The official calendar is on the Fondazione Arena website; pop and rock concerts are on TicketOne.
Estate Teatrale Veronese, June to September: theatre, dance, music and the Shakespeare Festival.
Concerts, theatre, sport and events in and around Verona, with tickets online.
Restaurants
Near Palladio 20
Via Longhena 29/d · refined seasonal cooking, good wine list
Via Dalla Bona 8 · cosy trattoria, careful cooking and fair prices
Via Frà Giocondo 45a · pizza with lots of toppings to choose from, eat in or take away, great value
Piazzale Olimpia 40 · neighbourhood pizzeria near the stadium
In town · budget
Galleria Pellicciai 10 · very light pizza, also multigrain, and craft beers
Via Arche Scaligere 2 · traditional Veronese food in the so-called House of Romeo
Corso Sant'Anastasia · traditional Veronese cooking
Piazza San Tomaso 6 · wood-fired oven, house speciality the Calvetti pizza. Always very busy
Via Trota 3 · authentic trattoria, traditional food at fair prices
In town · mid-range
Vicolo Regina d'Ungheria 5 · historic trattoria, famous for cured meats and cheeses
Via Roma 34 · modern take on Veronese food, near Castelvecchio
Via Alberto Mario 12 · creative cooking near the Arena, booking advised
In town · upscale
Vicolo Scudo di Francia 3 · historic osteria with a huge wine list
Piazza Erbe 38 · in a historic palazzo, with courtyard and Roman remains in the cellar
Corso Cavour 17a · creative cooking with an Asian touch, excellent wine list
Via Mondo d'Oro 4 · chef Perbellini's more informal venue, from aperitivo to dinner
Vicolo San Silvestro 10 · seafood: raw fish, oysters and the freshest catch
Via Ponte Pietra 34 · ask for a table on the balcony over the Adige, very romantic
Piazza Broilo 1 · seafood steps from Ponte Pietra
Piazza Sant'Anastasia 4 · in Hotel Due Torri, lovely views over the rooftops and the Torricelle hills
Via Teatro Filarmonico 10 · meat grilled over the open fire, elegant setting
Portichetti Fontanelle Santo Stefano 3 · one of Verona's oldest trattorias, intimate and romantic
Via Cattaneo 11 · classic Veronese cooking, famous for its boiled meats trolley
In town · Michelin-starred
3 Michelin stars · chef Giancarlo Perbellini's fine dining
Via Dietro San Sebastiano 7 · 1 Michelin star
Out of town
These places are best reached by car; distances and times from Palladio 20 are approximate. Booking is recommended, especially at weekends.
Valpolicella
Torbe di Negrar · homemade pasta
Fumane · local cuisine and great wines
San Giorgio di Valpolicella · Michelin Bib Gourmand
Soave
Lake Garda
Bardolino · listed in the Michelin Guide
Garda · on the hillside with lake view. The view is the highlight; prices are high and reviews on value for money are mixed.
Malcesine · 1 Michelin star, lake view
Valeggio sul Mincio
Bars & cafés
Near Palladio 20
Via Albere 20/A · café, pastry shop & bakery
Breakfast & coffee
Corso Porta Borsari 9 · historic pastry shop, croissants and cakes
Corso Porta Borsari · bakery and pastry shop, great for breakfast
Corso Porta Borsari · tiny historic café, excellent espresso
Classic aperitivo
Corso Porta Borsari · the Buglioni winery's osteria, wines by the glass
Corte Sgarzarie · outdoor aperitivo in a historic courtyard
Piazza Erbe 26 · historic bar, spritz overlooking the square
Via Sottoriva 9/a · authentic osteria under the arcades, good house wine and simple food. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Cocktail bars
Via Rosa 3c · small and cosy, carefully made cocktails
Piazza Brà Molinari 1/a · under the trees near Ponte Pietra, good-value spritz and cocktails with snacks
Via Ponte Pietra 26 · terrace over the Adige facing Ponte Pietra
Wine bars
Vicolo Scudo di Francia 3 · historic osteria with a huge wine list
Corso Porta Nuova 2/A · wine shop with kitchen, Italian wines to take away too
Vicolo Ghiaia 3 · steps from the Arena, great choice of wines by the glass
Corte San Giovanni in Foro 4/a · food and wine, outdoor tables
Groceries
Emergencies
- European emergency number
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Carabinieri (police)
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire brigade
- 115
- Out-of-hours doctor
- 116 117
Nearby pharmacies
Viale Palladio 61 · Mon-Fri 8:30-19:30, Sat 8:30-13:00, closed Sunday
Via Albere 63 · Mon-Sat 9:00-12:30 and 15:30-19:30 (Sat until 19:00), closed Sunday
At night, on Sundays and on public holidays there is always a pharmacy on duty. Check which one on the official Verona pharmacies website: opening hours can change, so check before you go.
Our contacts
- Dome
- +39 379 110 1169
- Dome · second number
- +39 393 969 1110
- Michela
- +39 379 122 0573
- Leonardo Clementi
- +39 348 604 8780
Check-out
- Time
- by 11 am
- Close the windows and the terrace door.
- Switch off all the lights and the AC.
- Leave the flat tidy.
- Leave the keys inside the flat and pull the door shut behind you.
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Contact
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- palladio20.loft.terrace@gmail.com
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