Verona

Location

Verona is a charming city in northern Italy's Veneto region, right between Milan and Venice. Known for being the setting of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."

URL

https://www.tourism.verona.it/en/

History and Culture

Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts an impressive number of monuments from antiquity, the medieval and Renaissance periods. It's famous for its ancient Roman amphitheater and its connection to Shakespeare's romantic tragedy.

Average Length of Visit

6-8 hours

Highlights

• Verona Arena: An ancient Roman amphitheater offering opera performances.
• Juliet’s House: The famed balcony said to belong to Shakespeare's Juliet.
• Piazza delle Erbe: A vibrant square with market stalls and historic buildings.

Day-Trip Ideas

• Lake Garda (20 miles, about 1 hour by car or train)
• Venice (75 miles, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by train)

Transportation

Verona Villafranca Airport is the closest airport. The city is well-served by buses, and the main train station, Verona Porta Nuova, connects to major Italian cities.

Accommodations

You can find everything from budget hostels to luxury hotels in Verona. Expect to pay between $50 for budget accommodation and $200+ for a high-end hotel.

Food and Drink

Verona offers an array of local dishes:

• Risotto all'Amarone: Risotto cooked with Amarone wine.
• Pasta e Fagioli: A hearty pasta and bean soup.
• Valpolicella wines: Including Amarone, a rich red wine from the region.

Safety

Verona is generally a safe city. As with any tourist destination, be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on your belongings.

Climate and Weather

Verona has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures around 85°F, while winters can be cool, with averages around 40°F.

Cost

• Budget: $80 - $100 per day
• Average: $100 - $200 per day
• High: $200 - $350+ per day

Currency

Euro (€)

Primary Languages

Italian

Miscellaneous

Verona hosts an annual summer opera festival in the Arena – a unique experience if you're there at the right time.

Verona's annual summer opera festival, known as "Arena di Verona Opera Festival," takes place in the historic Verona Arena. The festival typically runs from late June to late August, attracting opera enthusiasts from around the world. During this time, the Arena transforms into a magnificent open-air opera theater, staging spectacular performances of classic operas. It's an unforgettable experience to witness the grandeur of the opera against the backdrop of the ancient Roman amphitheater.