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    Verona

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    Verona

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    Verona is situated on the Adige River and, with approximately 255,000 inhabitants, is the largest city in Veneto. Its Old Town, featuring Roman and medieval buildings, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.

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    Verona is situated on the Adige River and, with approximately 255,000 inhabitants, is the largest city in Veneto. Its Old Town, featuring Roman and medieval buildings, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.Romans and ScaligersFrom Roman times date the Arena and Ponte Pietra, while Piazza delle Erbe lies above the former forum. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the Della Scala family ruled; Castelvecchio, Ponte Scaligero, and the Scaliger Tombs bear witness to their reign. From 1405, Verona belonged to Venice, predominantly to Austria in the 19th century, and joined Italy in 1866.Opera and LiteratureIn summer, the Opera Festival transforms the Arena into an open-air stage. Three of Shakespeare's plays are set in Verona, including “Romeo and Juliet”. The Casa di Giulietta is a popular destination; however, its historical connection is a later attribution, and the balcony was only added in the 1930s.SurroundingsIn the hills north of the city lies the Valpolicella wine region, home to Amarone.

    Sights in Verona

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    Arena di Verona
    Historic Landmark

    1Arena di Verona

    Roman Amphitheater from the 1st century in Piazza Bra, one of the best-preserved of its kind. In summer, the Opera Festival takes place here; outside performance days, you can visit the arena during the day.
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    Piazza delle Erbe
    Attraction

    2Piazza delle Erbe

    The city's oldest square, above the former Roman Forum. The fountain is crowned by the Madonna Verona statue from Roman times, and many facades retain fresco remnants, such as on the Case Mazzanti. The baroque Palazzo Maffei closes its narrow side. Next door lies the Piazza dei Signori.
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    San Zeno Maggiore
    Church

    3San Zeno Maggiore

    Romanesque Basilica in the San Zeno quarter, dedicated to Saint Zeno. Worth seeing are the bronze portal with 73 panels, mostly with biblical scenes, the crypt, and Andrea Mantegna's altarpiece on the high altar.
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    Piazza dei Signori
    Historic Landmark

    4Piazza dei Signori

    Neighboring square to Piazza delle Erbe, encircled by Loggia del Consiglio, Palazzo della Ragione with the Torre dei Lamberti, and the Scaliger palaces. A Dante monument has stood in the center since 1865; near the church Santa Maria Antica are the Scaliger tombs.
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    San Bernardino
    Church

    5San Bernardino

    Franciscan Church from the 15th century with a monastery complex and cloisters. The Cappella Pellegrini, designed by Michele Sanmicheli, is well-known, an important work in Italian architectural history.
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    Ponte Pietra
    Attraction

    6Ponte Pietra

    Roman stone bridge over the Adige. In 1945, retreating German troops blew up four of its arches. Rebuilt in 1957 with original material.
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    City walks in Verona

    Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

    Verona's Heartbeat: A Walk Through Time and Romance

    Experience Verona's timeless beauty on this leisurely 2.5-hour walk. From ancient arenas to romantic balconies and majestic bridges, discover the soul of this UNESCO World Heritage city and its fascinating history. A perfect overview of the main sights.

    ~2 Std. 30 Min.
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    Dining & Drinks

    1

    Ristorante Il Desco

    Upscale restaurant near Via Mazzini with colorful art on the walls. The cuisine creatively interprets Veronese dishes, featuring tasting menus and wine pairings.
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    Locanda 4 Cuochi

    Restaurant near the Arena offering modern seasonal Italian cuisine and a wine list focusing on Verona and Valpolicella.
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    Trattoria al Pompiere

    Trattoria in an alley near Casa di Giulietta. The menu offers pasta, meat dishes, and cold cuts, plus regional wines; old photographs adorn the walls.
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    Vecio Macello

    Seafood restaurant south of the Old Town. Serving raw starters, seafood pasta, fried dishes, and tasting menus.
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    Osteria del Bugiardo

    Osteria on Corso Porta Borsari offering antipasti, cheese, and traditional main courses. For aperitif, a glass of wine is often enjoyed here while standing.
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    Dining & Drinks

    The Veronese cuisine is down-to-earth and closely tied to the region's wine.

    Risotto all'Amarone

    Risotto, cooked with Amarone della Valpolicella and finished with Monte Veronese cheese and butter.

    Bollito misto with pearà

    Cooked meat with pearà, a sauce of stale bread, meat broth, beef marrow, and black pepper.

    Pastissada de caval

    Horse meat marinated and braised in Valpolicella wine, served with polenta.

    Bigoli

    Thick, bronze-drawn pasta, classically with duck ragu.

    Pandoro

    Tall, star-shaped vanilla pastry, patented 1894 by Veronese pastry chef Domenico Melegatti.

    Valpolicella and Amarone

    Red wines from the hills north of Verona.

    Custom

    The Opera Festival in the Arena has been held since 1913, interrupted only by wars. The 2026 season ran from June 12 to September 12, primarily featuring works by Verdi and Puccini.The city's churches illustrate the development from Romanesque (San Zeno, Duomo) to Gothic (Sant'Anastasia). Castelvecchio exhibits paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. The Verona Card is valid for 24 or 48 hours and includes, among other things, the Arena, the Torre dei Lamberti, the Castelvecchio Museum, and San Zeno, as well as city buses.

    Nightlife

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    Antica Bottega del Vino

    A historic wine bar on a side street off Via Mazzini with an extensive wine list, especially from Verona and Valpolicella. At the bar, you can taste wines by the glass; food is also served in the dining room.
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    Archives

    Cocktail bar in Via Rosa, just a few steps from Piazza delle Erbe.
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    Signorvino Verona

    Wine bar with shop on Corso Porta Nuova near Piazza Bra. Serving exclusively Italian wines, accompanied by small dishes.
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    On the Go

    Verona Porta Nuova main station is south of the city center; direct trains also depart from here to Munich, Innsbruck, and Zurich, as well as night trains to Vienna and Munich. The airport is about 10 kilometers southwest and connected to Porta Nuova by a frequent bus service.Explore the Old Town on foot; for longer distances, take the ATV city buses.

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    Mantua (Mantova)

    Mantua (Mantova)

    Mantua, set on three lakes formed by the Mincio, was the seat of the Gonzaga for almost four centuries. Their palaces, with frescoes by Mantegna and Giulio Romano, make the small city a Renaissance hub; since 2008, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site along with Sabbioneta.
    Veneto

    Veneto

    The Veneto stretches from the Adriatic coast with the Venice Lagoon and the Po Delta, across the Po Plain, to the eastern shore of Lake Garda and into the Dolomites. Around 4.9 million people live here; Venice is the capital, and Verona the largest city. In addition, there are Padua, Vicenza, and Treviso, Palladio's villas, the Prosecco Hills, and winter sports resorts like Cortina d'Ampezzo.
    Brescia

    Brescia

    Brescia, Lombardy's second-largest city, is often overlooked despite possessing significant Roman structures. The Capitolium (with its Roman Theatre) and the Longobard Monastery of Santa Giulia are UNESCO World Heritage sites; it also boasts Renaissance squares, two cathedrals, and a castle above the old town.
    Padua

    Padua

    Padua is located about 40 kilometers west of Venice and is a lively university city. Its 14th-century fresco cycles, including the Scrovegni Chapel, have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2021; the Botanical Garden has held this status since 1997.Art and Pilgrimage DestinationGiotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel are the main draw for many visitors; entry is only possible with a pre-booked ticket. The Basilica di Sant'Antonio, popularly known as “Il Santo,” welcomes millions of pilgrims annually and houses works by Donatello.Squares and MarketsBetween Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta stands the Palazzo della Ragione, on whose ground floor there is a covered food market. Prato della Valle, covering approximately 90,000 square meters, is one of Europe's largest squares.UniversityFounded in 1222, the university continues to shape the city to this day. Galileo Galilei taught here from 1592 to 1610, and in 1678, Elena Cornaro Piscopia earned the first university degree by a woman in Padua.

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