Location: Verona
Top Things to do in Verona
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Verona, Veneto
So splendid was medieval Verona that its reputation alone inspired Shakespeare to set two plays here (Romeo and Juliet and The Two Gentlemen of Verona). Though its connection to the actual Capulets is tenuous at best, the so-called Juliet's House draws half a million tourists per year, many of them keen on reenacting the balcony scene. Don't miss the Roman amphitheater and the Palazzo Barberi.
Restaurants in Verona
1. Piazza delle Erbe
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4.5 based on 9,227 reviews
It's no wonder that this is one of the most historic and picturesque squares in Italy: in antiquity, it served as a Roman forum; today, it contains many historic buildings, sculptures with a popular and colorful market overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Reviewed By Colincfc - Maidstone, United Kingdom
Lovely little square with plenty of restaurants, shops & market stalls, can get busy at times, great area for having a drink & people watching
2. Piazza dei Signori
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4.5 based on 1,185 reviews
Situated behind the busy Piazza Erbe, this central square is dominated by a Dante statue made in 1865 plus two buildings built by Palladio, the Palazzo della Raggione and the Loggia del Capitanato.
Reviewed By sonsonator - Melbourne, Australia
Very close to piazza della Erbe, this piazza was the power centre of Verona and is also known as Piazza Dante. The figures atop the surrounding palazzos represent worthy Veronese citizens. It’s close to the Scaligeri tombs and is surrounded by restaurants.
3. Giardino Giusti
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4.5 based on 1,056 reviews
A beautiful Italian garden in the heart of Verona. You can visit the garden and a part of the palace called the 20th-century Apartment.
Reviewed By gabrieleguidoni - Zurich, Switzerland
Giardino Giusti is a stunning 16th century Italian Renaissance garden part of the Manneristic palace of the “Giusti” family and designed by Agostino Giusti, Knight of the Republic of Venice and prominent figure of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, in 1570 over a previously existing 14th century garden. Featuring a splendid park of terraces climbing upon the hill and overlooking the historical center of Verona, the garden is located 7 min walking far from the wonderful 1st century BC Roman Theater in the “Isolo” quartier of Verona, so named as it was an island whose external river branch (“canale dell’Acqua Morta”) has been buried after the 1882 flood. This idyllic and bucolic oasis of peace presents all the inspirational features of the renowned “Boboli Gardens”, Medici’s gardens at Palazzo Pitti in Florence, and is open every day from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. (adults €10,00; 0-10 years old and disabled people free entry, students €5,00; Reduced price for Verona Card holders). Tip: Amongst the cypresses geometrically placed along the main track there is the so-called “Goethe’s Cypress”, a cypress older than 600 years and mentioned by the famous German writer in his book “Italian Journey” (1817) as he saw it during his visit in Verona in 1786.
4. Arche Scaligere
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4.5 based on 760 reviews
Reviewed By L9034OAcarlosb - Lisbon, Portugal
A display of power from ancient Verona 's most powerful family, the Scala (hence Scaligheri), this complex of tombs is outside, symbolizing, I think, the whole family's heart and wealth, as well as their bodies, their physical persons, belonged, not to the family itself, but to the city. To Verona. If this is not a love display, than I have no idea what it is... Architecturally speaking, these are stunningly beautiful, and a living proof that, as far as fair Verona is concerned, beauty is not indoors, but rather, outside. Enjoy.
5. Porta Borsari
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4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By DrSpaceBoy - Vienna, Austria
An ancient Roman gate dating back to the first century BC and AD, with a mostly intact inscription as well. Another place of marvel of old times to see in Verona.
6. Torre dei Lamberti
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4.5 based on 2,837 reviews
Enjoy panoramic views of the Alpsa from the 84-m tower built in the 12-15th centuries.
Reviewed By sjshrews - Shawbury, United Kingdom
Very reasonable to enter and most importantly its a lift! Gorgeous views over this beautiful city and everything you would want it to.
7. Piazza Bra
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4.5 based on 5,755 reviews
Reviewed By pvandsv - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Lovely piazza with lots of restaurants surrounding it, a nice green and fountain all overlooked by the impressive Arena which is a smaller version of the colosseum in Rome. Also the focal point for most of the bus routes in town.
8. Villa Allegri, Arvedi
9. Santuario Madonna di Lourdes
10. Chiesa di San Giovanni in Foro
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By VirginiaCW - Mount Pleasant, United States
It would be easy to walk by this church especially if it's a hot day and like me you have a husband who is tired of going into yet another church.. even he found this to be a beautiful little gem. A very small Church, first built on some of the old Roman city walls and then damaged in the earthquake of 1117 before being burned in 1172 fire that took out a lot of the city of Verona. It was rebuilt in the middle ages. Beautiful bones. Well worth the stop.
