Verona walking tour & city guide
Romeo and Juliet's city, with a Roman arena that still hosts opera.
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Verona is forever linked to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but this elegant city on the Adige River has much more to offer: one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, beautiful medieval squares and a historic center listed by UNESCO.
The Arena and Piazza Bra
The Arena di Verona, built in the 1st century AD, could hold around 30,000 spectators in Roman times. Today it is famous for its summer opera festival, when audiences sit on the ancient stone steps under the stars. It faces Piazza Bra, a large square lined with cafés and restaurants.
From the Arena, Via Mazzini, an elegant shopping street, leads to the heart of the old town.
Medieval squares and Juliet
Piazza delle Erbe, once the Roman forum, is surrounded by frescoed buildings and towers, with a market in the middle. Next door, the quieter Piazza dei Signori has a statue of Dante, who found refuge in Verona after being exiled from Florence. The Lamberti Tower offers views over the rooftops.
A few steps away, Juliet's House is a medieval building with a balcony that draws crowds of romantics. Across the river, the Roman Theater and the Castel San Pietro viewpoint give a beautiful panorama of the city, and Castelvecchio, a medieval castle with a fortified bridge, houses an art museum.
Visiting tips
Verona lies between Milan and Venice and is easy to visit by train. Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake, is just 30 minutes away, and the Valpolicella wine region begins at the city's doorstep. Book opera tickets early for the summer festival.
Top sights in Verona
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Arena di Verona
A Roman amphitheater that hosts a summer opera festival.
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Piazza delle Erbe
A lively square on the site of the Roman forum.
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Juliet's House
The famous balcony linked to Shakespeare's story.
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Castelvecchio
A medieval castle and bridge with an art museum.
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Castel San Pietro
A hilltop viewpoint over the city.
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Lamberti Tower
A medieval tower with panoramic views.
Food markets & where to eat in Verona
Via Sottoriva
A medieval arcaded street of osterie near the river.
Piazza Bra
Restaurant terraces facing the Roman Arena.
Piazza delle Erbe cafés
Spritz and snacks in the medieval square.
Veronetta
The neighborhood across the river with local trattorias.
Food to try in Verona
Risotto all'Amarone
Risotto cooked with the region's rich red wine.
Pandoro
Verona's star-shaped Christmas cake.
Bigoli
Thick fresh pasta, often with duck ragù.
Valpolicella wine
From the hills just outside the city.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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