US EditionVerona's Ancient Roman Arena Gets a Modern Facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
The 18 million euro project includes ramps, renovated bathrooms, bike lanes, and an elevator, improving access for nearly 21,000 spectators at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies.
- A government-run 18 million euro project is upgrading Verona's ancient Roman amphitheater ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, including accessibility and safety improvements.
- Historically the Arena lacked adequate accessibility, and decades-old stopgap features remained in place; preservation officials and accessibility regulators say upgrades must balance modern needs with conservation.
- Inside the Arena, a wheelchair-accessible ramp clad with pre-rusted steel and Prun stone will be installed, along with curb ramps along about a kilometer of sidewalks from Verona's main train station.
- Paralympians and disabled spectators will find the Parade of Athletes route significantly upgraded, and Paolo Zecchinelli says some improvements will remain as a lasting gift to tourists and opera audiences.
- The Verona Arena features modern interventions referencing local Prun stone, with work continuing after the Games including an elevator to the uppermost level for long-term public access.
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Will the Arena of Verona really be accessible and accessible by a wider public? Will 20 million euros be spent to make it accessible to everyone at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games (22 February 2026) and the opening of the Paralympics (6 March), yet only a small part of the interventions scheduled will be carried out, while the first controversy and doubts about the fact that the works correspond to the accessibility needs not only for …
Verona Arena to Get an Inclusive Facelift for 2026 Games
The ancient Verona Arena is undergoing renovations to enhance accessibility and safety for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. This historical structure will host Olympics closing and Paralympics opening ceremonies. Planned upgrades prioritize wheelchair accessibility, harmoniously integrating modern elements while preserving architectural heritage.
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Verona's ancient Roman arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Verona's ancient Roman Arena is getting a modern facelift for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. It will host the Olympic closing ceremony and the Paralympic opening ceremony.
2026 will mark a historic moment for Italy, which will once again host the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, twenty years after Turin 2006. This event represents a unique opportunity to celebrate the values of inclusion, unity, and sharing that have always characterized...
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