Italy · City Guide
Verona
Verona is one of Italy's most beautiful and romantic cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary Roman, medieval and Renaissance heritage, world famous as the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and home to one of the finest Roman amphitheatres in the world where opera is performed each summer. From the Arena and the Piazza Bra to the Castelvecchio and the surrounding Valpolicella wine country, Verona combines outstanding art, architecture and wine in a beautifully compact city.
Elect's take
"Verona is one of those Italian cities that delivers completely on its reputation. The Arena is extraordinary, the Roman and medieval layers of the city are beautiful and the combination of outstanding wine country and easy access to Lake Garda makes it one of the finest bases in northern Italy."
The Arena di Verona is one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world and the setting for the famous summer opera festival, one of the most spectacular cultural experiences in Italy — opera performed before 14000 people in a 2000 year old Roman arena. The Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe are among the most beautiful public spaces in northern Italy. The Castelvecchio is an outstanding medieval castle now housing an excellent art museum. The Valpolicella wine zone to the northwest produces Amarone, one of Italy's greatest wines. Lake Garda is approximately 30 minutes by road.
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Arena di Verona
One of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world and home to the summer opera festival.
Verona Opera Festival
Opera performed before 14000 people in a 2000 year old Roman arena, a spectacular experience.
Piazza delle Erbe
One of the most beautiful market squares in northern Italy on the site of the Roman forum.
Castelvecchio
A magnificent 14th century castle housing an outstanding art museum.
Amarone & Valpolicella
Some of Italy's greatest wines produced in the beautiful hills northwest of the city.
Lake Garda Access
Italy's largest lake and one of the most beautiful in Europe approximately 30 minutes away.
