Like many Italian cities, Verona has a very interesting history, just a mind-boggling number of remarkable places, monuments, and all this attracts many people from all over the world. In this article, we will tell you about the sights and interesting places of this city that you must visit!
Those who are used to traveling on their own and sightseeing without a guide and tour groups can rent a car in Italy at a rental office and not depend on anyone. Renting a car in Verona will cost an average of 18 euros per day, in Rome from 15 euros per day.
Amphitheater of Verona or Arena di Verone. Probably the most famous monument of this city and one of the largest ancient amphitheatres that have survived to this day. It is located on Piazza Bra. In size, the Arena di Verona is second only to the Colosseum in Rome and the amphitheater in Capua. If you're lucky, you can get to some cultural event that is held in this atheater with enviable regularity. Piazza Bra.
The main and largest square of the city. Numerous tourists are attracted by the presence of the ancient Amphitheater, the beautiful Barbieri Palace and the unique Torre Pentagon tower, preserved from the 14th century. Grass Square or Piazza delle Erbe. Very beautiful and, rightfully, one of the most atmospheric places in Verona. Here you can sit for hours, drink coffee and enjoy life. And if you look around, you will see beautiful buildings of the Renaissance. As the locals say: “I haven’t been to the Herb Square - I haven’t been to Verona.”
Maffei Lapidarium Museum. This museum houses many ancient and unique artifacts. Etruscan, Greek and Roman cultural treasures found their home here. And here is an incomparable courtyard, being in which you simply dissolve in the atmosphere of a thousand-year history. Juliet's house.
And this is the hypothetical house of the Capulletti family, about which the great William Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet. By the way, the entrance to the courtyard is absolutely free. And from there you can already see the famous balcony on which Juliet stood, as well as her statue. Many tourists leave love messages near Juliet, hoping to find happiness and improve their personal lives. By the way, you can take a picture on Juliet's balcony and feel like a hero (heroine) of Shakespeare.
Church of St. Anastasia. To the northeast of Erbe Square is the Catholic Church of St. Anastasia. At first glance, the church looks strict and gloomy, as befits a Gothic building, but inside it is simply amazing with its splendor! The abundance of wonderful and unique decorations will not leave anyone unimpressed. The ruins of the Roman theater. If you go east from the church of St. Anastasia, then on the way there will be the ruins of the Roman theater of the 1st century AD. And nearby, on a hill, there is an interesting Archaeological Museum. By the way, this hill offers a beautiful panoramic view of the whole of Verona.
Juliet's tomb. Another attraction related to the history of Shakespeare. According to the work, it was in this tomb that the final scenes of Romeo and Juliet took place. Many people come here to see the tomb itself and the sarcophagus of Juliet, but in addition to these sights, there is also a working wedding palace where you can be tied in marriage.
House of merchants. The history of this house has more than 7 centuries. It is known that in the XIV century this building was rebuilt and made of stone, although before that it was made of wood. The eminent merchant Alberto della Scala lived here. This house is interesting because on the roof of the building there are battlements and loopholes that have a defensive function, as in many castles.