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OVERVIEW Verona is a city with its own shine and is a
Common in italian cities, the mood among
symbol of love and romanticism. The city has
tourists and residents is very friendly and
been awarded a World Heritage Site status by
relaxed. Not to mention the local cuisine, that
UNESCO and has always enchanted painters,
is wonderful.
poets, travelers and celebrities. Verona is a real piece of art that describes the intersection of
A walk through the alleys allows you to get in
different cultural and historical periods. The city
touch with the fascinating Italian past. Traces
is at the same time old and modern.
of its splendid Roman origins, its medieval structure dating back to the time of knights and
Surrounded by the Adige river on one side
castles, its magnificent Renaissance palaces as
and by the hills on the other, Verona is
well as the impressive fortifications are some of
one of the most important touristic cities
the interesting characteristics of the city.
in Veneto, northern Italy. The city is full of energy, rich in colors, has picturesque streets and an intense cultural life.
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The city’s climate is temperate during the summer, spring and autumn with average temperatures of 13° C. During the winter the thermometers reach -5° C with occasional snowfall. The best season to visit Verona is the spring, when the climate is milder and more pleasant. The summer is also a good season but then the city is full of tourists.
TRANSPORT The Verona Card, an all-inclusive ticket, is a good way to save money when visiting more than one tourist attraction. With this card tourists can use the public transportation and even visit museums, churches and more. Tourists can buy the card in travel agencies, in the tourist spots and in some tobacco stores. Everytime there are trains leaving from the Verona Porta Nuova station and their most popular itineraries are Milan-Venice and Brennero-Rome. Close to the train station there is the Piazza Bra, where you can take busses or taxis. The Verona International Airport (Catullo) in Villafranca is only 10km away from the downtown. Busses leave from the airport to the Porta Nuova station every 20 minutes. The airport Veron-Villafranca is located outside the city and its access is by bus and train.
ATTRACTIONS Tourists cannot leave the city without visiting some importante places. The story from Romeo and Juliet took place in Verona. In the downtown, at the Via Cappello street, there is a village where Juliet lived. It is a gorgeous house with an indoor garden and that was refurbished to receive the visitors. In the courtyard there is a bronze statue of Juliet and there is a legend that if a person strokes the right breast of the statue, that person will have good fortune. The small balcony is the perfect scenario for Shakespeare novel.
The third biggest Roman amphitheatre
The beautiful Castelvecchio was built in 1355
is the Arena di Verona, in Piazza Bra. It
by the Cangrande II della Scala and it used to
even survived na earthquake during the
be his residence. The Scaligero Bridge is part
XII Century. The amphitheatre is almost
of the castle and is one of the architectural
celebrating its 2000 years and it still hosts
monuments of the city. Nowadays the castle
performances. Not only the Opera Festival
houses the “Civico Museo di Arte�, one of
takes place in the amphitheatre but also rock
the most important museum in Italy. Its
concerts during the summer.
rich collection is dedicated to exposing the Veronese painting of the period of the 14th
The squares Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza
and the 18th centuries.
dei Signori are the most famous ones and concentrate a great part of the attractions. The
It is possible to visit the entire city by foot. And
Palazzo Maffei is an example of the Baroque
in each corner you will find something totally
architecture and is located at the Piazza delle
new and interesting. Its historical center is full
Erbe. Also there visitors will find the Palazzo
of churches, arenas, palaces and monuments.
della Ragione with the Dei Lamberti Tower and a gallery of contemporary art. In the other Piazza there is the Loggia del Consiglio, a wonderful building in the the Renaissance style and the old city hall. Also the graves of the powerful family Della Scala are there.
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WHERE TO STAY Visitors can choose between many different accommodation options: from fancy hotels to cozy hostels. Everywhere you stay you will feel the warm hospitality from the people from Verona. For those who are looking for luxury and comfort, the 5-Stars hotel Due Torre, member
(spaghetti served with anchovies and duck)
from the Baglioni chain, is located close to the
and the pastizada de caval (horse meat
Piazza dei Signori. In the lobby there are 15th
roasted on the grill).
Century columns. The rooms have a fancy furniture with Murano items and are decorated
The restaurant Osteria del Bugiardo stands
with pieces that refer to different centuries
out for its elegant, welcoming and lively
between the 17th and 19th. The bathrooms are
atmosphere. Most of the bars close early in the
rich in marble.
night, so it is recommended to go to the ones close to the Pietra Bridge.
The Albergo Aurora has an unbeatable location and facilities that certainly does not disappoint.
At the Trattoria Al Pompiere the onion ravioli
The simple but comfortable rooms are
filled with Bitto cheese is one of the most
equipped with air-conditioner and television.
recommended recipes. Before trying the first
Some of them have a nice view to the Piazza.
and second courses, you should try some antipasti, as it is common in Italy.
There is also the Campeggio Castel San Pie, a camping area with a panoramic view from the city. It is located only 15 minutes away from the downtown and has chalets and tents for rent. The price are affordable for backpackers.
DINING OUT The italian and the european cuisine is mixed in the recipes from Verona. The most chosen dishes are sausages, smoked meats, bigoli
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For those who are looking for romanticism the Enoteca Segreta is a great choice. The restaurant is located at a small alley and the
SHOPPING
atmosphere seems taken from a movie scene. The best place to go shopping in Verona is One of the best choices from the menu is the
the Via Giuseppe Mazzini, a street also know
Codfish Carpaccio, that is best served with wine.
as Via Mazzini. It is a pedestrian-only street, where tourists can find the most famous italian
The Piazza Bra is full of tourists and the Piazza
brands like: Gucci, Diesel, Prada, Valentino. Not
Delle Erbe is calmer. Both of them have many
only the fancy brands are there, but also many
bars and coffee shops.
different kinds of stores. From souvenir shops to stores specialized in olive oils. You will also find many stores in the Corso Porta Borsari street. In the Corso Santa Anastasia street are located many antique shops where you can find true masterpieces.
STREET MARKETS Verona is an enchanting, romantic and seductive
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city that also offers many different options of stores, from the popular to the touristic ones, from the fancy to the simple ones. In the markets visitors will not only buy cheap products but also get in touch with the local traditions and find nice people to have pleasant conversations.
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In the middle of the Piazza delle Erbe there are many stands selling herbs, spices and
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local handicrafts. DRUGSTORES
The south of Verona is famous for its handicrafts and classic furnitures. There are many specialized stores and also some markets.
CURRENCY The official currency in Italy is the Euro. The coins in circulation are from 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Euro-Cents and 1, 2 Euros. The banknotes are: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros. Credit cards are widely accepted and there are many exchange houses.
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