Verona overview
Fair Verona, as penned by Shakespeare, is a city famed for the most romantic of lovers: Romeo and Juliet, and its world-famous outdoor opera. Visit Juliet's balcony in Casa di Giulietta Cappelletti, and marvel at Turandot, Aida, Carmen, Tosca and The Marriage of Figaro in the vast Roman Amphitheatre.
Situated on the flat Veneto Plain, Verona neighbours the spectacular Dolomites, Italy's eastern alps, and beautiful Lake Garda. It is the second biggest city in the region and reputedly the most prosperous in northern Italy. Particularly favoured by the Romans, Verona was once called Piccola Roma (little Rome), and this relatively small city is a wonderful blend of ancient history, inspirational music, classical wines and wonderful shops.
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Climate
Throughout the year Verona enjoys a pleasant climate. However, spring and autumn tend to be the more popular seasons to visit.
Did you know?
The only dog ever to appear in a Shakespearean play is Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Indeed the highlight of the play is considered by some to be Launce, the clownish servant of Proteus, and his dog Crab, to whom the most scene-stealing non-speaking role in all of Shakespeare’s plays has been attributed.
Verona hotels
Due Torri Hotel Baglioni
Renowned for its warm Italian welcome, first class service and fine cuisine
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Climate
Throughout the year Verona enjoys a pleasant climate. However, spring and autumn tend to be the more popular seasons to visit.
Did you know?
The only dog ever to appear in a Shakespearean play is Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Indeed the highlight of the play is considered by some to be Launce, the clownish servant of Proteus, and his dog Crab, to whom the most scene-stealing non-speaking role in all of Shakespeare’s plays has been attributed.
Verona sightseeing
Verona is vibrant especially during the summer months, and visitors will delight in wandering the cobbled streets and wondering at the hub of the city, Piazza Bra which houses the most famous of open-air opera venues, Arena di Verona, seating approximately 20,000, it is the third largest amphitheatre in existence today.
Leading east from Piazza Bra is the Liston with its smart cafes and fine restaurants, itself leading to the fashionable Via Mazzini with exclusive boutiques, galleries and antique shops. From here, turn right at the end down Via Cappello for the 13th century palazzo that purports to be Juliet's house with its romantic balcony.
The Piazza delle Erbe is the prettiest of marketplaces and close by, the elegant Piazza dei Signori (or Piazza Dante) contains wonderful crenellated palazzo and the historic Antico Caffe Dante. Also nearby (although not open to the public), is Romeo's house and the 14th century Scaligeri Tombs, some of the most elaborate Gothic funerary monuments in Italy. Castlevecchio Fortress, to the west of Piazza Bra, houses an art museum (open daily except Mondays), and San Zeno Maggiore (dedicated to the city's patron saint), is Verona's most visited church boasting a magnificent triptych on its high altar.
Verona is a great place to visit for a short break and the opera, but it is also a central base from which you can hike in the Dolomites, explore Lake Garda, or visit the great cities of Milan and Venice which are great cities of Milan and Venice which are both about 90 minutes away by train.
Wine and Opera
Soave wine, Dante's favourite, remains one of the top Italian wines, and close to Verona you can visit the famous Soave vineyards to discover more about the wine.
Opera buffs will need no convincing, but even opera-novices should book a truly unforgettable experience at Arena di Verona. Throughout the 2009 summer season there are preformances by Rossini, Verdi, Bizet and Puccini.
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Climate
Throughout the year Verona enjoys a pleasant climate. However, spring and autumn tend to be the more popular seasons to visit.
Did you know?
The only dog ever to appear in a Shakespearean play is Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Indeed the highlight of the play is considered by some to be Launce, the clownish servant of Proteus, and his dog Crab, to whom the most scene-stealing non-speaking role in all of Shakespeare’s plays has been attributed.
Verona cuisine
Our featured hotel, the luxuriously romantic Due Torre Hotel Baglioni, boasts the Brunello Restaurant which offers guests the opportunity to enjoy local specialities and international cuisine in magnificent surroundings, and due to its central location, guests are within easy walking distance of a dazzling choice of fantastic restaurants including Greppia with its vaulted ceiling, beautiful columns, and delicious local regional cuisine, 12 Apostoli for classic gastronomy in an 18th century palazzo with charming frescoes, or for really tasty, fresh seafood, try L'Oste Scuro, a very popular small restaurant boasting a warm, informal atmosphere.
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Climate
Throughout the year Verona enjoys a pleasant climate. However, spring and autumn tend to be the more popular seasons to visit.
Did you know?
The only dog ever to appear in a Shakespearean play is Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Indeed the highlight of the play is considered by some to be Launce, the clownish servant of Proteus, and his dog Crab, to whom the most scene-stealing non-speaking role in all of Shakespeare’s plays has been attributed.
Verona offers
Due Torri Hotel Baglioni
Renowned for its warm Italian welcome, first class service and fine cuisine
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Map
Climate
Throughout the year Verona enjoys a pleasant climate. However, spring and autumn tend to be the more popular seasons to visit.
Did you know?
The only dog ever to appear in a Shakespearean play is Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Indeed the highlight of the play is considered by some to be Launce, the clownish servant of Proteus, and his dog Crab, to whom the most scene-stealing non-speaking role in all of Shakespeare’s plays has been attributed.