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Aerial of Verona's old town with river in front at sunset.
Aerial of Verona's old town with river in front at sunset.

Verona

Published: 13 April 2023, 17:00

A visit to Romeo and Juliet

The northern Italian provincial capital is one of Italy’s most beautiful cities, with scores of pretty palazzi, picturesque alleyways and historical monuments to discover. The dramatic events that Shakespeare immortalised in his tragedy are also said to have happened here: you can follow in the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet and stand under the famous balcony at “Casa di Giulietta” or visit Juliet’s tomb. However, Verona's most important landmark is the impressive “Arena di Verona”: the two-thousand-year-old Roman theatre is located in the middle of the historic city centre and is the third largest amphitheatre in the world.

Numbers, Data, Facts

  •  Population: 260.000
  •  Official language: Italian
  •  Currency: Euro

Ten Verona highlights

Balcony at Casa di Giulietta, famed from the Romeo and Juliet legend.
The famous balcony at Casa di Giulietta. Legend has it that this is where the tragic events of Romeo and Juliet unfolded. © Klaus Brauner / AdobeStock
Arena di Verona in the old town, venue for summer operas and concerts.
Arena di Verona is located in the middle of the old town – it is the venue of the famous opera festival and selected open-air rock concerts during the summer months. © Luciano Mortula-LGM / AdobeStock
Roman arch bridge Ponte Pietra crosses the Adige in Verona’s old town.
The Roman arch bridge Ponte Pietra crosses the Adige River and offers a beautiful panoramic view over the old town. © Sergii Figurnyi / AdobeStock
Historic Giardino Giusti garden offers a haven in Verona’s old town.
Giardono Giusti, the historic, late Renaissance gardens, are a beautiful oasis in the middle of the lively old town. © Ivanphoto / AdobeStock
Torre dei Lamberti, 84 m tall bell tower with views over Verona.
Standing at 84 metres, the medieval Torre dei Lamberti bell tower is one of Verona’s tallest buildings and offers spectacular views. © saiko3p / AdobeStock
14th-century Castelvecchio fortress with medieval art museum.
The impressive 14th century Castelvecchio Castle is now home to a museum of medieval art. © davidionut / AdobeStock
Roman triumphal arch Arco dei Gavi from 1st c., once Verona’s city gate.
Archo dei Gavi, a Roman triumphal arch, dates back to the 1st century AD and served as Verona’s city gate in the Middle Ages. © makam1969 / AdobeStock
Arche Scaligere mausoleum with tombs of the medieval Scaligeri family.
Arche Scaligere is an impressive mausoleum containing the tombs of the Scaligeri, an influential Veronese family from the Middle Ages. © efesenko / AdobeStock
Romanesque-Gothic Santa Maria Cathedral with important art collection.
Santa Maria Matricolare Cathedral was built in Roman and Gothic style and houses a magnificent collection of artworks. © dbrnjhrj / AdobeStock
Roman Teatro Romano from 1st c. BC, still used for performances today.
Teatro Romano is the Arena’s “little sister”. The Roman theatre from the 1st century BC is still a performance venue today. © Guido / AdobeStock

Everyday life on the Piazza

In Italy, life takes place on the piazza (English: square). It shapes the everyday life of Italian villages and cities and, as a social meeting place, is a kind of extended living room for inhabitants. Piazze (squares) are usually surrounded by historical buildings and monuments that reflect the history of the respective location. The piazza is always the heart of a village or neighbourhood – where people come together to meet friends, do business, celebrate or simply enjoy life. The best place to immerse yourself in the Italian way of life is the piazza. Verona also has plenty of piazzas that are well worth visiting.

The five most beautiful piazze in Verona

Piazza Bra, Verona’s largest square, surrounded by arena and historic buildings.
Piazza Bra is the largest piazza in Verona and is surrounded by historic buildings, such as the Arena di Verona and Palazzo Barbieri. © Filippo Carlot / AdobeStock
Piazza delle Erbe with daily market for local treats and souvenirs.
Piazza delle Erbe is one of the most beautiful squares in Verona – it is home to a daily market that offers local specialities, vegetables and souvenirs. © Ekaterina Belova / AdobeStock
Piazza dei Signori in the historic centre, surrounded by stunning palazzi.
Piazza dei Signori at the heart of the old town is surrounded by impressive palazzi. © Filippo Carlot / AdobeStock
Peaceful Piazza San Zeno with view of basilica and tall bell tower.
Piazza San Zeno is somewhat quiet, but the extensive square and its view of the beautiful basilica and the bell tower are impressive. © bbsferrari / AdobeStock
Piazzale Castel San Pietro with panoramic view of Verona at dusk.
Piazzale (“little square”) Castel San Pietro is worth a visit especially for the wonderful panoramic view of Verona’s old town. © A. Emson / AdobeStock

BER to Verona

Aircraft just before touching down on the runway

Volotea

Verona Aeroporto (VRN)

Five travel tips for ...

  1. Take a trip to nearby Lake Garda
  2. Discover unspoiled nature and the wildly romantic waterfall park near Molina
  3. Climb Monte Baldo – Lake Garda’s highest mountain range at 2,000 metres
  4. Ride a roller coaster at Gardaland, Italy’s largest amusement park
  5. Go wine tasting in the nearby Valpolicella wine region

  1. Stroll along the main shopping street Via Mazzini
  2. Browse for local produce at the market stalls on Piazza delle Erbe
  3. Buy souvenirs on Via Cappello near Casa di Giulietta 
  4. Buy special chocolates, coffee beans and sweets at “Antico Caffè Dante”
  5. Discover selected antiques at Corso S'Anastasia

  1. Eat risotto Amarone with the famous red wine from Valpolicella
  2. Visit one of the many ice-cream parlours for a gelato
  3. Drink coffee and watch people at a bar on Piazza dei Signori
  4. Taste different ways of preparing polenta, which is traditionally eaten in northern Italy
  5. Taste the locally produced Monte Veronese cheese

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