"But it was also an idea, to make the arena accessible and not only the arena itself but the entire route from the railway station to the venue. Now they're going to build an elevator, which for the purists of classic monuments, this is a blasphemy to build an elevator in a Roman amphitheatre. But now that will be there. And we think it's part of things that change. It's also a very strong message."
"Described by the Milano-Cortina 2026 chief executive, Andrea Varnier, as the symbol of our Paralympic Games, he admits the conversion has also been considered as an act of blasphemy by some traditionalists. Varnier said the refurbishment of the arena, which has cost 20m (17.5m), will form a central plank of the Games' legacy alongside an expansion of accessible public transport, and funding for education and training of winter parasports."
The Arena di Verona will be converted to be fully accessible, with a lift, toilets and an accessible route from the railway station to the venue. The conversion targets the Paralympics opening ceremony and includes a €20m (€17.5m) refurbishment. Some traditionalists consider adding an elevator to a Roman amphitheatre an act of blasphemy, while the project is positioned as a lasting legacy. The Games' legacy package also includes expanded accessible public transport and funding for education and training in winter parasports to support growth in a challenging environment. Snowmaking systems for the Games will use only water, without chemical additives, to protect the local ecosystem.
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