Verona
Shakespeare's romantic city where ancient Roman ruins meet Renaissance palaces and grand opera. Explore the Arena amphitheater, Juliet's balcony, and medieval piazzas in this elegant Veneto gem on the Adige River.
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Arena di Verona
Arena di Verona
-Roman Amphitheater Opera Venue-
-Roman Amphitheater Opera Venue-
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We would like to inform you that Fondazione Arena is only responsible for the organization of the Opera Festival in summer and the Artistic Season at the Teatro Filarmonico in winter/spring.
For visits to the Arena on the other hand you have to contact the municipality, at these links an telephone numbers all the info: https://museomaffeiano.comune.verona.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=69387 , www.museiverona.com , +39 045 8003204 / +39 045 7110129 .
Italy's third-largest Roman amphitheater built 30 CE, seating 15,000 spectators for world-renowned summer opera festival (June-September) under the stars. Original outer ring destroyed in 1117 earthquake—only four arches remain. Pink Veronese marble construction holds concerts, ballets, and spectacular staged productions with elaborate sets. Opera tickets range from stone steps (uncomfortable but affordable) to premium orchestra seats. Book opera months ahead—performances sell out. Outside festival season, daytime visits allow arena exploration. Acoustics remain remarkable despite 2,000 years of age.
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This medieval tower rises 84 meters above Piazza delle Erbe and was built in 1172 by the Lamberti family. Climb 368 steps or take the elevator to the top for 360-degree panoramas over Verona's terracotta rooftops, the Arena, and distant Alps. Two bells at the top - the Rengo (alarm bell) and Marangona (work bell) - historically regulated city life. The viewing platform is narrow, so it gets crowded in peak season. Entrance is through a courtyard off Piazza dei Signori.
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This 14th-century house is marketed as the Capulet family home, but it's a completely fabricated tourist attraction created in the 1930s. The famous balcony was added in 1936 using a medieval sarcophagus as its base. There's absolutely no historical connection to Shakespeare's fictional characters - Romeo and Juliet never existed. The bronze statue in the courtyard is free to visit and touch (supposedly brings luck in love). Despite being invented for tourism, it's charming and Instagram-worthy if you embrace the fantasy.
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This 14th-century Scaliger fortress features imposing red-brick crenellated walls along the Adige River. The museum houses Verona's art collection across 29 rooms, including works by Mantegna, Bellini, and Pisanello. The fortified bridge was reconstructed after WWII bombing following Carlo Scarpa's modernist design that contrasts medieval and contemporary elements. Allow 1.5-2 hours to explore both museum and battlements. The castle courtyard and bridge walkway offer excellent Adige River views.
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Verona's oldest bridge dates to 100 BCE when Romans built it in stone to replace an earlier wooden crossing. The distinctive white limestone and red brick arches reflect centuries of repairs - the two nearest the theater hill are original Roman stonework. Germans destroyed it in WWII retreat, but Veronese divers recovered the original stones from the Adige riverbed to rebuild it authentically 1957-1959. The five-arch span connects the Roman Theatre hillside to the city center. Best views are from the Teatro Romano side looking toward the medieval Torricelle hills. It's atmospheric at sunset when the stone glows golden.
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This 1st century BCE theater was carved into the hillside overlooking the Adige River and still hosts summer Shakespeare and opera performances in its atmospheric setting. The museum occupies a former monastery perched above the theater, displaying Roman artifacts, mosaics, and inscriptions found in Verona. The panoramic terrace offers sweeping city views worth the climb. The theater's semicircular seating and stage remains are remarkably well-preserved considering 2,000+ years of use and floods.
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This 1st century BCE theater Built on the ancient Roman forum, this medieval market square features frescoed Renaissance palazzi and the Madonna Verona fountain with its 380 CE Roman statue. The Mazzanti houses showcase stunning 16th-century frescoes on their facades. Daily market stalls sell produce, souvenirs, and local products. The square connects through arched passageways to Piazza dei Signori. Best visited early morning before crowds or evening for aperitivo at the cafes. The Lamberti Tower entrance is here.
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This elegant Renaissance square features the Loggia del Consiglio with its frescoed facade and the Palazzo della Ragione with distinctive red-white striped stonework. The white marble Dante statue at the center honors the poet who lived in Verona from 1303-1304 during his exile from Florence. Arched passageways connect it to Piazza delle Erbe and the Scaligeri tombs. Much quieter than its neighbor square, it's perfect for appreciating architecture without the market chaos.
Duomo di Verona (Cathedral)
Duomo di Verona (Cathedral)
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This Romanesque-Gothic cathedral was consecrated in 1187 and features the distinctive red-white striped marble common to Verona's religious buildings. Titian's Assumption altarpiece is the artistic highlight. The Romanesque cloister and excavated 4th-century baptistery reveal layers of history beneath. The combo ticket includes Sant'Elena church nearby. Dress code enforced - covered shoulders and knees required. The elaborate carved portal and rose window are worth admiring even if you don't enter.
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Verona's largest church, built 1290-1481 in Gothic style for the Dominicans, features a soaring vaulted nave and twin holy water stoups held by carved hunchback figures called "gobbi." Pisanello's St. George and the Princess fresco is the artistic treasure. The church is part of the Verona Card circuit of religious buildings. The terracotta-and-white striped interior columns create dramatic vertical lines. The facade remains unfinished, giving it a rough, medieval character.
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These magnificent 16th-century Renaissance gardens climb the hillside east of the Adige River with terraced Italian formal gardens, ancient cypress trees, and mythological grottos. The famous cypress avenue dates to the 1500s—Mozart, Goethe, and Cosimo de' Medici all visited. Climb the winding path to the hilltop belvedere for sweeping panoramic views over Verona's terracotta rooftops and distant Alps. The box hedge maze, fountain sculptures, and gravel paths create peaceful romantic atmosphere. Best visited spring (April-May) when flowers bloom or early evening for sunset views. Allow 1-1.5 hours to explore thoroughly. Often overlooked by tourists—a tranquil escape from crowded city center.
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These extravagant Gothic funerary monuments honor the Scaliger family who ruled Verona 1262-1387 and are considered masterpieces of 14th-century Gothic sculpture. The ornate tombs feature soaring spires, equestrian statues, and intricate carved canopies behind wrought-iron fencing next to Santa Maria Antica church. Cangrande I's tomb (died 1329) is the most elaborate, with his mounted statue now a copy - the original is in Castelvecchio Museum. Mastino II and Cansignorio also have magnificent tabernacle tombs reaching skyward. You can view them from the street through the fence for free, but entry to the courtyard requires a ticket. The ladder motif (scala) appears throughout as the family symbol.
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This fortified medieval bridge was built 1354-1356 by Cangrande II della Scala as a protected escape route from Castelvecchio fortress to the hills beyond. The three red-brick arches span 120 meters across the Adige River with crenellated walls providing defensive cover. Germans destroyed it completely in 1945 during WWII retreat, but it was reconstructed 1949-1951 using original stones recovered from the riverbed. Carlo Scarpa's museum renovation incorporated the bridge walkway. The central arch was the world's longest brick span when built. It's pedestrian-only now - walk across for castle views and photos of the Adige. Evening lighting makes it particularly photogenic.
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This hilltop fortress crowns the Roman Theatre hill with the best panoramic views over Verona's historic center, river, and surrounding mountains. The current structure dates to Austrian occupation in the 1850s, built on foundations of a Visconti castle from 1398. It's not a museum - just the exterior fortifications and terraced viewpoint. Climb the steep stairs from Ponte Pietra or take the funicular (€2-3) that departs near the Roman Theatre. Sunset is magical when the city glows orange-pink below. The grounds have a cafe-restaurant with terrace seating. Free to visit the viewpoint areas. Allow 30-45 minutes including the climb and photo time.
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These well-preserved Roman gateway arches date to the 1st century CE and originally marked the main entrance to ancient Verona along the Via Postumia. The white limestone facade features two stories of arched openings with Latin inscriptions still visible despite 2,000 years of weathering. The name "Borsari" comes from medieval tax collectors (borsari) who stationed themselves here to collect entrance fees to the city. It stands directly on busy Corso Porta Borsari, now a main shopping street, creating a striking contrast between ancient and modern. Unlike many monuments, you can walk right through the arches as Romans did. It's free to view and always accessible. The funicular railway station is nearby for reaching Castel San Pietro.
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