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Verona
Overview
Best known for its Shakespeare associations, Verona attracts a multinational gaggle of tourists to its pretty piazzas and knot of lanes, most in search of Romeo, Juliet and all that. But beyond the heart-shaped kitsch and Renaissance romance, Verona is a bustling centre, its heart dominated by a mammoth, remarkably well-preserved 1st-century amphitheatre, the venue for the city's annual summer opera festival. Add to that countless churches, a couple of architecturally fascinating bridges over the Adige, regional wine and food from the Veneto hinterland and some impressive art, and Verona shapes up as one of northern Italy's most attractive cities. And all this just a short hop from the shores of stunning Lake Garda.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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Bristling with fishtail battlements along the river Adige, Castelvecchio was built in the 1350s by Cangrande II. Severely damaged by Napoleon and WWII鈥
Galleria d'Arte Moderna Achille Forti
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In the shadow of the Torre dei Lamberti, the Romanesque Palazzo della Ragione is home to Verona's jewel-box Gallery of Modern Art. Reached via the Gothic鈥
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Across the river from the historic centre, these sculpted gardens are considered a masterpiece of Renaissance landscaping, and are named after the noble鈥
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Built of pink-tinged marble in the 1st century AD, Verona's Roman amphitheatre survived a 12th-century earthquake to become the city鈥檚 legendary open-air鈥
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A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, the striped brick-and-stone basilica was built in honour of the city鈥檚 patron saint. Enter through the flower鈥
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Juliet's house is a spectacle, but not for the reasons you might imagine 鈥 entering the courtyard off Via Cappello, you are greeted by a young鈥
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Verona鈥檚 12th-century duomo is a striking Romanesque creation, with bug-eyed statues of Charlemagne鈥檚 paladins Roland and Oliver, crafted by medieval鈥
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Dating from the 13th to 15th centuries and featuring an elegantly decorated vaulted ceiling, the Gothic Basilica di Sant鈥橝nastasia is Verona鈥檚 largest鈥
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How to spend the ultimate long weekend in Verona, ItalyDec 10, 2024 鈥 8 min read
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