Discover Verona
Arena di Verona
The Arena di Verona is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world and the beating heart of the city. Built in the 1st century AD, it has hosted gladiatorial contests, medieval jousting tournaments, and today welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year for its world-famous open-air opera season.
Attending a performance at the Arena is a once-in-a-lifetime experience: as the sun sets over the Roman stones and the first notes rise into the night sky, you’ll understand why Verona is considered one of the most romantic cities in the world. Even outside the opera season, a visit to the amphitheatre offers a breathtaking journey through two thousand years of history.
Piazza Bra
Piazza Bra is the grand stage of Verona’s daily life — one of the largest squares in Italy and the perfect starting point for exploring the city. Dominated by the majestic silhouette of the Arena, the square is lined with elegant cafés, restaurants, and the iconic Liston, the wide marble promenade where locals and visitors stroll at any hour of the day.
Stop for a glass of Valpolicella or an Aperol Spritz at one of the historic terraces, soak in the atmosphere, and let Verona’s rhythm carry you. Piazza Bra is not just a place to pass through — it’s a place to linger.
Casa di Giulietta
No visit to Verona is complete without a stop at Juliet’s House, the legendary setting that inspired Shakespeare’s most celebrated love story. Located in the heart of the old town, the medieval courtyard draws lovers from every corner of the world, who come to touch the bronze statue of Juliet and leave their messages of love on the famous wall.
The balcony overlooking the courtyard is instantly recognizable and endlessly evocative. Whether you believe in the legend or simply appreciate the poetry of the place, Casa di Giulietta is a symbol of Verona’s unique ability to make every visitor feel something.
Piazza delle Erbe
Piazza delle Erbe is the oldest square in Verona and one of the most atmospheric in all of Italy. Once the site of the Roman forum, today it hosts a lively daily market surrounded by frescoed palaces, medieval towers, and Renaissance fountains. The scent of fresh produce mingles with the aroma of coffee from the surrounding bars, creating an irresistible sensory experience.
Look up and admire the Torre dei Lamberti, the Mazzanti Houses, and the Palazzo Maffei — a visual feast of architectural styles that tells the story of Verona’s layered history. This is the true soul of the city, unchanged in its essence for centuries.
Torre dei Lamberti
Rising 84 metres above Piazza delle Erbe, the Torre dei Lamberti is Verona’s tallest tower and one of its most iconic landmarks. Dating back to the 12th century, it offers the most spectacular panoramic views of the city — from the red rooftops of the old town to the curve of the Adige River and the hills beyond.
Climb to the top by lift or on foot and be rewarded with a 360-degree view that will stay with you long after you leave. At sunset, the light turns the city golden — a moment you’ll want to capture forever.
Castelvecchio e Ponte Scaligero
Castelvecchio is one of the finest examples of medieval military architecture in northern Italy. Built in the 14th century by the Scaligeri lords, this imposing fortress on the banks of the Adige River now houses an exceptional art museum, home to masterpieces by Pisanello, Mantegna, Bellini, and Tintoretto.
Crossing the adjacent Ponte Scaligero — a fortified bridge with its distinctive swallow-tail battlements — is an experience in itself. The views of the river and the city from the bridge are among the most beautiful in Verona, especially at dusk when the stone glows in the fading light.
Teatro Romano e Museo Archeologico
Perched on the hillside above the Adige River, the Roman Theatre of Verona is a hidden gem that rewards those who venture beyond the city centre. Built in the 1st century BC, it is one of the oldest and best-preserved Roman theatres in Italy, and still hosts performances during the summer estate teatrale season.
Above the theatre, the Museo Archeologico offers a fascinating collection of Roman artefacts, mosaics, and sculptures, with terraces that provide sweeping views over the rooftops of Verona. A must for history lovers and anyone who wants to see the city from a different perspective.
Giardino Giusti
The Giardino Giusti is one of the finest Renaissance gardens in Europe — a green sanctuary of symmetry, fountains, and ancient cypress trees that has enchanted visitors since the 16th century. Goethe himself praised its beauty during his Italian journey, and it’s easy to understand why.
Stroll through the formal terraces, discover hidden grottos, and climb to the belvedere at the top for a breathtaking view over Verona. The garden is a perfect escape from the bustle of the city — a place of quiet beauty and timeless elegance.
Duomo di Verona
The Cathedral of Verona is a magnificent layering of architectural styles — Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance — that mirrors the city’s own rich history. Founded in the 8th century and rebuilt over the following centuries, the Duomo is home to Titian’s celebrated Assumption of the Virgin, one of the most important Renaissance paintings in the Veneto region.
The surrounding complex includes the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte, with its extraordinary 12th-century octagonal font, and the Church of Sant’Elena. Together, they form one of the most evocative religious sites in northern Italy.
Valpolicella Wine Region
Just a short drive from Verona, the Valpolicella wine region is one of Italy’s most celebrated wine-producing areas, home to legendary wines such as Amarone, Ripasso, and Recioto. Rolling hills covered in ancient vineyards, stone farmhouses, and family-run wineries create a landscape of extraordinary beauty.
A wine tour through Valpolicella is the perfect complement to a stay in Verona — a sensory journey through flavours and traditions that have defined this land for centuries. Many estates offer guided tastings and cellar tours, giving you an authentic taste of Veronese culture.
Garda Lake
Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake and one of its most breathtaking natural wonders — and it begins just a short drive west of Verona. Framed by dramatic mountain peaks to the north and gentle Mediterranean hills to the south, the lake changes character with every season and every shore, offering an extraordinary variety of landscapes, villages, and experiences.
Explore the medieval village of Sirmione, perched on a narrow peninsula with its fairy-tale Scaligero Castle rising directly from the water. Discover the elegant promenades of Bardolino and Lazise, the lemon groves of Limone sul Garda, and the dramatic cliffs of Malcesine. Whether you choose to sail across the lake, cycle along its shores, or simply sit at a waterfront café and watch the light dance on the water, Lake Garda is an experience that stays with you long after you leave.
