Location: Verona
Top Things to do in Verona
Top 10 Historic Sites 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. Arca di Cangrande I
3. Arca di Cansignorio
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4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By Dr_Gordon_Rankine - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
As tombs go, pretty spectacular, reached by dinky streets with interesting shops. Just a short step from Piazza del Erbe and Juliet's house. Didn't go into the church.
4. Arca di Mastino II
5. Arena di Verona
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4.5 based on 18,014 reviews
Built in the first century AD, this is one of the best conserved Roman amphitheatres, whose seating area is made up of 44 levels and can hold up to 22,000 spectators.
Reviewed By My2hotpans
If you are lucky enough to be in Verona during opera season and have any appreciation for the arts or architecture tickets are a must. Feel the majesty of watching a world class opera in an ancient arena. Feel more like a local bring a pillow pad for your sitting pleasure. Whatever show you are going to see be prepared to be throughly entranced, between the colorful array of costume detail, set design and shear vocal talent, you no doubt will be blown away. The arena will transport you to another time as the sun goes down and the players songs and dance burn into your memories with passion and fire.
6. 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.
7. Verona's Cathedral (Duomo)
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4.5 based on 1,659 reviews
Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States
In the Sant’Elena church (a section of the overall church) you can see the flooring from the 4th century! This church was named after Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. There's a baptismal font, gorgeous carving, here since the 12th century.. 1,000 year old frescoes, paintings throughout the church are incredible, all added Medieval, Renaissance, Mannerism and Baroque. Beautiful columns from the 11th century are in one of the first rooms after you enter. I don't remember what I paid for the audio guide, but it was well worth it! It's only 3 euros to get in, with the audio guide included.
8. Museo di Castelvecchio
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4.5 based on 3,400 reviews
This impressive castle built in the 14th century houses a fine art gallery.
Reviewed By tizS_11 - Rome, Italy
This castle is one of the gems in the city of Verona. It is full of wonderful paintings from the medieval period to the 1700s magnificently displayed! You should not miss the following masterpieces: 1. Peter Paul Rubens’ “Portrait of a Lady” made for the Duke of Mantova 2. Pisanello’s “Madonna of the Quail” (this Madonna has the most beautiful face and hair in the history of Italian art!) 3. Mantegna’s “Holy Family.” Of course to see his masterpiece (the Correr altarpiece) you should walk to the nearby Basilica of San Zeno 4. Luca Giordano’s “Diana & Endimione” and “Bacchus e Ariadne” 5. Tiepolo’s “Heliodorus” 6. And finally the monumental equestrian statue of the smiling ruler of Verona Cangrande from 1300s. Some of these paintings were stolen in 2016 then found in Ucraine, and luckily returned intact to the Castelvecchio Museum. The castle also offers great views of the Adige river and the beautiful Scaliger Bridge! The bridge was bombed during WWII but then rebuilt. It is an amazing bridge. Visit the castle and its collection. You won’t regret!
9. Villa Romana di Valdonega
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
The archaeological area of Valdonega is a splendid example of a suburban Roman villa, sited on the hills that surround the city of Verona. The excavations of 1957 unearthed the remains of an L-shaped porticus belonging to a building dating from the 1st century AD, of which there remains a large columned hall (oecus corinthius), a mosaiced corridor, a small service room and another fine room richly decorated with frescoes. The Villa Romana di Valdonega is situated in via Cesare Zoppi 5, Valdonega, Verona. Free admission days: Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. (from NOVEMBER to APRIL, only by reservation)* Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. If you are programming a visit, please contact us previously, as days and opening times can be modified. During the free admission days a guided tour with an archaeologist can be requested at the time of your arrival. A voluntary contribution is required for the guided tour. When the site is closed a guided tour with an archaeologist can be booked. Please contact us
