From Venice, Verona is an easy day trip that is 1hr45' and L11,100 (one-way) on the Regional train or 1hr30' and L18,200 on the fast train. They both come every hour.
Most people are attracted to Verona because of its link to the famous couple, Romeo and Juliet. The story is the product of Shakespeare's imagination so there has never been such couple in Verona.
From the train station, it is a long 20' walk to the Arena, the very well-preserved Roman amphitheater that dated back to the 1st century. Or you can buy a bus ticket for L1,500 at the Tabachi inside the train station and head for one of the buses (No. 11, 12, 13) right outside of the station. Do not forget to stamp your ticket at the yellow machine at the end of the bus. Get off at the Piazza Bra/Arena stop.
There are many restaurants and cafes on Piazza Bra. For cheap cafeteria-styled food, stop at Brek. Palazzo Barbieri which now houses the Town Hall is also here. The Arena, which can seat up to 22,000 spectators, was used for gladiator fights. Today, it is used for operas in summer.
After looking at the Arena, take Via Mazzini, the pedestrian street to the left that is lined with the best designer shops. At the end of Via Mazzini, you will run into Piazza delle Erbe which is occupied by fruit and vegetable stands and a series of cafes and bars. Many beautiful buildings lined this piazza.
Take a right onto Via Capello, Juliet's house is in an alley on your left. Needless to say, the place is always mobbed with tourists. Take a picture with the bronze statue of Juliet in the courtyard for free or pay L5,000 to get on the balcony.
From Piazza delle Erbe, go to the adjacent Piazza dei Signori which is mucn more spacious and less crowded. In the middle of the piazza, stands a statue of Dante. The Santa Maria church with the cemetery of the Della Scala family in front is steps away from the piazza.