Verona

Arena di Verona

Verona lies in the north-east of Italy and was a very important Roman town. This town, made famous by the story of Romeo and Juliet, is also rich of history with its medieval palaces, churches, Roman theatre, castle and archaeological sites. The Roman Arena is open during the summer months for the famous Shakespeare Festival with concerts and operas. The amphitheatre with is 2000 years of history is one of the best preserved Roman structures in the world.

Verona's  Panoramic View

Places to see in Verona

Piazza dei Signori

This Piazza is located in the heart of Verona, not far from Piazza Erbe. It is surrounded by interesting  buildings and monuments: Palazzo del Comune (built in the 12th Century), Palazzo del Governo (built by the Scaligeri family, also from from the 12th Century), Loggia del Consiglio and Torre Lamberti (bell tower), the tallest building in Verona offering you the chance to enjoy a marvelous view of Verona. In the centre of the square is a modern Dante’s sculpture. Dante was born in Florence in 1265 and died in Ravenna in 1321; he spent part of his exile (1312-1318) here in Verona.

Piazza dei Signori

Dante Statue                                                        Torre lamberti

Juliet's Balcony, Verona

This is the very famous balcony of Juliet Capuleti where Romeo Montecchi declares his love for Juliet as she stands on it. They loved each other very much but their families were enemies. They married in secret but later they were found out; he was then banished and returned at later date to rescue her. However, convinced that she was dead, he commits suicid. But Juliet wakes up and in despair kills herself.  The building dates back to the 13th Century.

Castelvecchio  by  Night

Castelvecchio (old castle) is an impressive castle built in 1354. It was used as a military fortress and was at the centre of many invasions. Unfortunately, its stone bridge over the River Adige was destroyed during the Second World War bombing and then rebuilt in the 50s. Today the castle has been transformed into a  museum and art gallery where you will find painting collections, sculptures and Roman and Middle Age relics.

Duomo di Verona

Palazzo Barbieri

Roman  Theatre

Scaglieri Tomb

The Scaglieri Tomb is a monumental Gothic tomb belonging to the Scaglieri family, who ruled Verona between 1277 to 1387

Verona City Gate

How to get to Verona

Verona airport (Valerio Catullo) is located just outside the city, 10 km away at Villafranca. The city is reachable via local buses and trains. Verona has direct train links to Milan (2 and a half hours) and Venice (one hour and a half). The main tourist office is located in Piazza Bra.

Important

Please remember that if you are using the train service, you must validate your ticket before boarding the train by using the yellow machines on the platform or in the railway station.

 

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