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Discover Verona

Piazza delle Erbe, Verona
Piazza delle Erbe
Ponte Pietra, Verona
Ponte Pietra

City guide

About Verona

Verona is one of northern Italy's most romantic and elegant historic cities, gracefully cradled within a dramatic horseshoe bend of the Adige River below the Lessini foothills. Honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city is internationally revered as the dramatic backdrop for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Spanning more than two thousand years of urban history, Verona's crowning jewel is the colossal Arena di Verona, a first-century Roman amphitheatre that still serves as a premier venue for open-air opera beneath the stars. With pink-limestone piazzas, Gothic tombs of the Scaliger lords, and fortified riverside bastions, the city exudes timeless Italian sophistication.

Best time to go
May, June, and September offer the finest weather: comfortably warm days between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius, ideal for strolls along the Adige and lingering over spritz cocktails on Piazza delle Erbe. Opera enthusiasts flock here in July and August for the celebrated Arena Opera Festival.
From the airport
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) is located 12 kilometers southwest of the city. The ATV Aerobus departs every 20 minutes from the arrivals terminal, reaching Verona Porta Nuova central train station in just 15 minutes. From there, you can walk 15 minutes to Piazza Bra or board city bus 11, 12, or 13. Taxis cost approximately 25 euros.
Getting around
Verona's historic core is compact, largely pedestrianized, and best appreciated on foot. From central Piazza Bra, stroll across the polished pink-limestone flagstones of Via Mazzini towards Piazza delle Erbe. To reach the scenic panoramic terrace of Castel San Pietro, climb the stone steps or ride the modern funicular.

What to see in Verona

  • Arena di VeronaThe celebrated first-century pink marble Roman amphitheatre, older than Rome's Colosseum, which hosts thirty thousand spectators for world-class opera productions like Aida every summer.
  • Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta)A restored thirteenth-century Gothic townhouse featuring the famous stone balcony, a bronze statue of Juliet in the courtyard, and walls covered in heartfelt love notes from worldwide pilgrims.
  • Piazza delle Erbe and Torre dei LambertiThe vibrant marketplace square built on the site of the ancient Roman forum, surrounded by frescoed Renaissance palazzi, outdoor cafes, and the 84-meter-tall medieval clock tower.
  • Castelvecchio and Scaliger BridgeA fourteenth-century red-brick fortress of the Della Scala rulers, featuring fortified swallow-tail battlements and a dramatic fortified three-arch bridge spanning the swift Adige River.

Neighbourhoods

  • Centro StoricoThe monumental core between Piazza Bra and Piazza dei Signori, boasting luxury shopping along Via Mazzini, Gothic Scaliger tombs, and bustling aperitivo bars.
  • San ZenoA tranquil, authentic neighborhood gathered around the Romanesque Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, known for traditional osterias and weekend antiques markets.
  • VeronettaThe hillside district across the Adige, home to university life, cozy wine bars, the ancient Roman Theatre, and panoramic sunsets from Castel San Pietro.

Food and drink

Veronese cooking celebrates rich regional ingredients from the Veneto plains and hills. Savor risotto all'Amarone (velvety carnaroli rice simmered in the prestigious dry red Amarone della Valpolicella wine) and bigoli pasta tossed with slow-braised duck ragù. Sample pastissada de caval (a historic spiced horsemeat stew served with creamy yellow polenta) and enjoy golden pandoro sponge cake dusted with vanilla sugar.

Questions about Verona

How can I attend an opera performance in the Arena di Verona?

The festival runs annually from mid-June to early September; reserved floor stalls should be booked months in advance, while affordable unreserved stone steps tickets can often be bought on the day.

How far is Lake Garda from Verona?

Lake Garda is exceptionally close; direct trains from Verona Porta Nuova reach Peschiera del Garda on the southern shore in just 15 minutes.

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  • Verona Arena door Claconvr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Piazza delle Erbe door Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Ponte Pietra door Raphael Andres, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons