Delightful Verona

A June 2004 trip to Verona by Tolik

Verona Photo - Walking Tour, Verona, Italy

Quote: Verona is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy. Ancient buildings, picturesque squares and the most famous love story of all times make Verona “a must” on your Italian list. Its ancient center contains many magnificent Roman ruins (second only to those of Rome).

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Delightful Verona

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Our family visited Verona during our one week stay in Venice. We found that the city is historic, romantic, beautiful and energetic all at the same time. The city's historic center contains many magnificent Roman ruins (second only to those of Rome). UNESCO recognized exceptional value of this amazing city adding Verona to the World Heritage list in 2000. Quick Tips: At the train station information office pick up Verona’s excellent tourist map. You need not hear from me that the Arena Amphitheater, Casa di Giulietta, Piazza Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, are all on the list of breathtaking must-sees. These are classic, world famous sites that no one should miss, and everyo...Read More

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Campo San Trovaso Apartments

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Hotel | "Apartment at Campo San Trovaso"

Room with a view Photo - Campo San Trovaso Apartments, Verona, Italy

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Our base for a week - the Campo San Trovaso apartment in Venice is one of the best places we have ever rented in Europe. The beautiful apartment, located in central but quiet position, immersed in the mystic atmosphere of Venice, offers its guests serene, silent and welcoming surroundings. The apartment located on the second floor (European first) in the 3-storey house, in the quiet and charming area of Dorsoduro, only a few steps from San Trovaso Church and the Zattere promenade on the lagoon. Location could not be better - on a quiet canal Ria Ognissanti (All Saints) near the Squero di San Trovaso - a picturesque gondola-maker’s workshop, one of the most significant sites in Venice. ...Read More

Our base for a week - the Campo San Trovaso apartment in Venice is one of the best places we have ever rented in Europe. The beautiful apartment, located in central but quiet position, immersed in the mystic atmosphere of Venice, offers its guests serene, silent and welcoming surroundings. The apartment located on the second floor (European first) in the 3-storey house, in the quiet and charming area of Dorsoduro, only a few steps from San Trovaso Church and the Zattere promenade on the lagoon. Location could not be better - on a quiet canal Ria Ognissanti (All Saints) near the Squero di San Trovaso - a picturesque gondola-maker’s workshop, one of the most significant sites in Venice. It is here that gondolas are made and repaired by skilled craftsmen, whose art has been handed down from father to son since the 17th century. From the apartment its guests can easily get to the famous Venice’s landmarks: just 15 minutes walk from Piazza S. Marco, 5 minutes on foot from Madonna della Salute, and the Accademia delle Belle Arti is 200 m away. Boat stop "Zattere" with services to the railway station and Piazza Sam Marco 150 m. The Billa supermarket, the cheapest and the best in Venice, is only 300 m away. The 3-room apartment, is huge by the Venetian standards, 90 square meters. This charming property has been furnished and equipped to meet high standards. The high ceilings, comfortable furniture, outdoor terrace and airy rooms create a very relaxing environment. First you see the entrance hall with dining table and TV (local channels). Small living room with balcony overlooking the canal. First bedroom with two beds. Master bedroom has queen bed and exit to the terrace. On the terrace there is a table, four chairs, and a sunshade overlooking the alley and the Rio Ognissanti canal. The terrace offers fantastic view over the picturesque canal and the neighbor palaces. You can spend hours drinking your coffee / wine / tea / having meal and watching as the world goes by. Fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave and fridge. Lovely decorated bathroom with bath , shower, bidet, washing machine and WC. Second WC (separate). A word of advice – if you decided to stay here then book the apartment several months in advance. Read Less

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Campo San Trovaso Apartments
Campo San Trovaso, Dorsoduro
Verona, Italy

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Rosticceria Cinese Castelvecchio

Restaurant | "Rosticceria Cinese Castelvecchio"

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Across the street from the Old Castle this inexpensive but good quality café offers Chinese take-out food . Open 1.30 – 14.30, 17.30 – 22.00.

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Rosticceria Cinese Castelvecchio

Verona, Italy
(04) 5800-3981

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Walking Tour

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Attraction | "Verona Walking Tour Part One"

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The old Verona enclosed in a “bend” of the Adige River, has two focal points – the amazing Roman Amphitheater on the Piazza Brà and fantastic market square called Piazza Erbe. You will need a day to enjoy the beautiful city but remember that almost everything is closed on Monday. From the train station right behind the ancient walls, we entered Piazzale XXV Aprile, crossed Via Luciano del Cero and entered historic town of Verona. On the tree-lined Via Alfresco Oriani we turned right and arrived at the main drag – wide boulevard Corso Porta Nova. It takes 10 minutes or so to reach Piazza Brà from here (alternatively, you can take a bus from the train station). You enter the square u...Read More

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Walking Tour
Old Town
Verona, Italy

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Walking Tour

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Attraction | "Verona Walking Tour Part Two"

The Scaligeri tombs Photo - Walking Tour, Verona, Italy

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Walking through the Arco della Coste you arrive in the third famous square - Piazza dei Signori. Dante's statue stands in the center of the square. The famous poet looks happier here than the Dante’s monument on the Florence’s Santa Croce square. Continuing northwards, visitors come in sight of the amazing tombs of the Scaligeri family. Eighty yards later turn right at Via Arche Scaligeri to see Casa di Romeo. Retrace your steps and walk along Via Sottoriva where you will enjoy the view of the beautiful banks of the Adige River. Very impressive St Anastasia Church, the largest in the city, is on your left. A small square by the river is your second chance to enjoy a beautiful ...Read More

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Walking Tour
Old Town
Verona, Italy

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Piazza Bra

Attraction | "Piazza Brà"

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The Piazza Brà (Brà square) is an excellent starting point for a short visit to Verona. The square takes its name from braida, a deformation of the old German word breit meaning "clearing" that once stretched out before the city. On your right is Museo Lapidario Maffeiano, one of thee oldest museums in Europe. If you are a history buff , this is the place for you – everything from the Ancient Romans to the Holy Roman Emperors, plus Greek exhibits and Etruscan funerary urns. Nearby is neo-classical Palazzo Barbiari; it houses the Town Hall today. Grand Guardia palace was built for military uses. To the west is a wide pavement called the “Liston”. It is made...Read More

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Piazza Bra
Piazza Bra, 1
Verona, Italy 37121

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L'Arena di Verona

Attraction | "Arena di Verona"

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The northern part of the Brà Square is dominated by the Arena Amphitheater. The name Arena comes from the Latin word for sand, which covered the area where the games were held. This is the best-preserved amphitheater in Italy (and the third largest in the world). It was built in 30 AD and could seat about 30,000 spectators. What makes this amphitheater unique is the second Outer wall, over 30 meters high. Only part of it - four arches in three levels - survived the earthquake in 1117. This part is called “Ala” or ‘Wing”. Every summer since 1913 operas have been held at the Arena, the largest open-air theatre of its kind. During our visit they were preparing for the differ...Read More

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L'Arena di Verona
Piazza Bra
Verona, Italy 37121
+39 (045) 8003204

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La porta dei Leoni

Attraction | "Porta Romana dei Leoni"

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The ancient city gate Porta Romana dei Leoni is one of the most interesting remains of Roman Verona. Dating from the 1st century A.D., it originally consisted of two towers – only one survived. As for the lions (the gates’ name came from a sarcophagus lid bearing two lions) – they are in the gardens down the road opposite the San Fermo church. Recent archeological excavations in the area of the Gate have revealed its foundations as well as extensive sections of the road paving and the base of a ancient Roman tower. Everything is clearly visible in the specially constructed protective enclosure in the middle of the road flanking the Gate.

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La porta dei Leoni
Via dei Leoni
Verona, Italy 37121

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La Casa di Giulietta

Attraction | "Casa di Giulietta"

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In the beginning of the 20th century local authorities identified the Juliet’s house with a medieval dwelling at 23, Via Cappello. The house dates back to the 13th century and has a brick façade with large windows. Yes, this building once was owned by the Dal Cappello, or Capulet, family. It does not really matter that the house was an inn once known as il Cappello and horse-stall. The city of Verona acquired it in 1905 and restored the building. In 1935 Hollywood’s movie Romeo and Juliet made its way to the movie theatres; local authorities immediately added the famous balcony and opened Casa di Giulietta to the public. Now this is an obvious tourist trap b...Read More

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La Casa di Giulietta
Via Cappello, 23
Verona, Italy 37121
+39 045 8035645

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Piazza Della Erbe

Attraction | "Piazza Erbe"

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Piazza Erbe was the site of the Roman Forum. The "Square of the Herbs" got its name because at one time only vegetables were sold here. Today it is one of the most beautiful city squares in Italy, and certainly the best in Verona. The lovely fountain in the center of the square is known as “La Fontana di Madonna Verona". It was constructed in 1368 re-utilizing a Roman statue and round basin from the Roman baths. On the left-hand side is the Romanesque building of the "Domus mercatorum", built in 1301 as the seat of the local Commune. At the farther end of the square is the massive Palazzo Maffei, the Baroque masterpiece. The palace was built in the 17th century a...Read More

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Piazza Della Erbe
Piazza Delle Erbe
Verona, Italy 37121

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Piazza dei Signori

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Piazza dei Signori, Verona Photo - Piazza dei Signori, Verona, Italy

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A narrow street connects Piazza Erbe with Piazza dei Signori. Strange arch separates the squares. It is called Arco della Coste (the Rib Arch) named after the whale’s rib hung beneath. As the legend goes, the rib will fall on the first ‘just’ person to walk beneath it. It has never fallen, not even on various popes, not talking about us mortals. On the left-hand side you first encounter the façade of the Domus Nova, a Venetian style building from the 17th century. A monument with Dante's statue stands in the center of the square, to remind us of the poet's period in exile. The Renaissance-style Loggia del Consiglio is the most elegant and distinctive of all the build...Read More

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Piazza dei Signori
Piazza dei Signori
Verona, Italy 37121

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La casa di Romeo

Attraction | "Casa di Romeo"

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Casa di Romeo is a plain 14th century house at 4, Via delle Arche Scaligere . The local tradition claims that the dwelling belonged to the Montecchi, or Montagues (but some scholars say that the house actually belonged to some Cagnolo Nogarola). Frankly, the building is not particularly impressive but is one of the oldest in Verona. The façade is brick and still has remains of the original battlements. You would easily miss the place without the memorial plaque. Shakespeare’s line is on the wall too : "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo "...Yes, it is a fact that the Montecchi and Capuleti families existed in 13th century Verona. The fact that they were on opposite sides...Read More

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La casa di Romeo
Via delle arche Scaligere, 2-4
Verona, Italy 37121
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Duomo S. Maria Matricolare

Attraction | "Santa Maria Matricolare"

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Archeological excavations give evidence of the Christians presence in the area of the cathedral since the 4th century. Three basilicas have been built in turn on the site. Current cathedral was built in the 12th century and consecrated in 1187 although construction and decoration continued long after this date. Its façade is a blend of Romanesque and Gothic forms. I really like the cathedral’s amazing porch, consisting of a double baldachin supported by columns resting on stylized lion figures. The interior of the Cathedral is spacious and impressive. The interior rebuilt in Gothic style in 1444, is divided into three naves, with composite pillars of red marble supporting the arcades. ...Read More

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Duomo S. Maria Matricolare
Piazza Duomo, 13
Verona, Italy 37121

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La porta dei Bòrsari

Attraction | "Porta Borsari"

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The Roman gates are very unusual: three tier structure with two arches and a double row of windows above. Current gates were constructed at the end of the 1st century AD and restored in 265 under the Emperor Gallieno. The gate derives its name from the " borsarii", or bursars - the Roman customs - taxmen who collected tall on the goods brought to the city (Verona was a prosperous municipium; Roman citizenship was granted in 49BC). On the top of the gate can still be seen the inscription of the name given to the city under Roman rule: Colonia Augusta Verona.

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La porta dei Bòrsari
Via dei Bòrsari
Verona, Italy 37121

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Arco dei Gavi

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The Gavi’s arch stands on the small square on the riverbank. The four-sided arch was built in Roman times (1st century AD) for the Gavi, a wealthy Roman - Veronese family. The elegant square, where the arch used to stay, was originally situated in the center of Via Postumia, the street leading to the Castelvecchio. In 1796, during the Napoleonic wars, the Arch was damaged greatly. It was moved here and reconstructed only in 1933. From the riverbank beyond the arch you will enjoy the view of the beautiful Ponte Scaligero.

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Arco dei Gavi
Piazzetta di Castelvecchio
Verona, Italy 37121

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Il ponte Scaligero

Attraction | "Castelvecchio e Ponte Scaligero"

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The Old Castle at the Scaligero Bridge (Castelvecchio e Ponte Scaligero) is entered by the small, wooden drawbridge. The red - walled castle was built between 1354 and 1356 at the orders of Cangrande II della Scala to serve the dual purpose of residential place and stronghold. On the other side of the lawn in the internal courtyard can be seen the entrance to the museum (entrance to the courtyard is free). The museum now houses one of the best art galleries in the Veneto (outside Venice of course). The first part contains late Roman – early Christian stuff. The most interesting is the collection of Veronese art from 14 to 18th century (paintings, jewelry, frescoes). Outside the cas...Read More

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Il ponte Scaligero
Corso Castelvecchio, 2
Verona, Italy 37121