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For our Special Events we have selected some between the beautifulst public and private historical structures of the city and near lands of the wine, all characterized from the possibility to use them in exclusive right and, sometimes, with the possibility to meet the Holders descendants of noble families (Palazzo Verità Poeta and Villa Pellegrini Cipolla, for exemple).
> VILLA PELLEGRINI CIPOLLA (XVIII sec) - on Garda Lake
Set between the banks of Lake Garda and the slopes of Monte Baldo, Villa Pellegrini Cipolla is a gem of the late Verona Illuminism. Built in 1760 by architect Ignazio Pellegrini, it has hosted many illustrious people. In the 18th century, during the battle of Rivoli, it was home to Napoleon Bonaparte. Luigi Einaudi, president of the Italian Republic often rested in its rooms and its garden during his visits to Verona.
The main hall of the villa (salone dei Biliardi), decorated with beautiful frescos on the two main walls, made more precious thanks to the statues of Hercules, Minerva, Mars and Diana, and crowned by Spring in human form that flutters on the big ceiling. The villa and the park are two seperate bodies that share the same soul. The layout of the garden, which connects the square of the town of Castion to the Villa, is influenced by the European experiences of the 18th century and in particular that of Versailles. The bushes and the age-old trees guarantee the necessary privacy for such meetings and events.
> PALAZZO VERITA' POETA (XVIII) - Verona city center
  
Palazzo Verità Poeta (Truth Poet Palace) got its name from the noble family Verita' Poeta that has always been living in Verona to the extent that a Renaissance legend links the origin of the town and of its name to the coming of the Verita' family from Etruria. Palazzo Verità Poeta lies in the centre of Verona very near the Arena. By the middle of the XVIII century the palace was built and decorated by some of the finest Italian artists of the time. The best known is Antonio Galli Bibiena (1697-1774), a famous architect who built theatres all over Europe. Filippo Maccari, Francesco Lorenzi and Lorenzo Pavia are among the artists who took part in the work and are all portrayed over the doors of the main hall. From the main hall (over 100 sqm) it is possible to get to the noble floor where you can visit six frescoed rooms adorned with ancient furniture, whose surface varies from 35 to 70 sqm. From the balcony, which runs along the internal faVade, it is possible to enjoy the view of a noiseless garden of about 1000 sqm, a stirring green oasis in the centre of Verona. Palazzo Verita' Poeta is centrally located, perfect for exclusive ceremonies, dream-like weddings and for business meetings. Guided visits upon reservation. Wonderful, ideal location for medium-small groups that wish to meet the lived history and the exclusive feature of one private dwelling.
> DUE TORRI HOTEL BAGLIONI ***** - Verona city center
Due Torri Hotel Baglioni The Due Torri Hotel Baglioni is located in Verona's historic centre next to Church of Santa Anastasia, just a stone's throw from Juliet's famous balcony, the Romeo House, Piazza Bra and the Arena. Known as Aquila Palace since the 14th century and formerly owned by the prestigious Scaligeri family, in 1674 the palace became an inn and in 1882 was converted into the Grand Hotel Imperiale. In addition to hosting famous guests such as Mozart and Goethe the hotel also served as the setting for very important historical events. The recent restyling further enhanced this charming hotel with a refurbished bride façade and a more impressive lobby with contemporary touches. The most prestigious and historic hotel in the city is based inside a medieval Palazzo right in the heart of Verona.
The hotel also incorporates the excellent L’Aquila restaurant and stylish meeting rooms Impero (50 pax) and Casarini (150 pax), making it one of the city’s highlights and the perfect location for little-medium groups.
> PALAZZO DELLA GRAN GUARDIA (XVI-XIX) - Verona city center
Palazzo della Gran Guardia (Great Guard Palace) is located in the heart of Verona, the same public square of the roman Arena, and manifest in all its imponenza with the long facade beyond 86 meters. The plan of the architect Domenico Curtoni laughed them to 1610, but the jobs passed between several hands until to 1853. From 1998 the palace, under the direction of the architect Heels, has endured a cleaning job and in 2001 it has been reopened to the public with one great extension dedicated to the “Panza Collection”.
Today the Great Guard, mails on one of the more fascinating public squares of Italy, accommodates international congress manifestations and cultural events. The structure, uniform in several levels, offers to the downstairs the beautifulst one "Auditorium" (540 pax); the flat earth offers to the "Foyer" (150 pax) and the "Buvette" (350 pax). Through the "scalone" they centers passes themselves to the first plan with Knows it "Polifunzionale" (400 pax), while the noble plan offers one "Congress hall" (210 places) and 4 imposing Halls of great prestige. It is the more imposing and important structure of the city, equipped of air conditioning, closed-circuit TV, emplacements of control given and systems, cabins for simultaneous translation, projection, videoconference. Beautiful and luminous the "Loggiato", adapted to elegant suppers and dinner to the open air. |
