Verona: a Route through the City of Love and Romance


The Italian city of Verona is located on the banks of the Adige River. Huge bridges, fortresses and a unique combination of architectural styles attract more than three million tourists from all over the world every year. Verona is a city where history comes alive and Shakespearean passions rage.

People come to Verona for romance - to admire the famous Juliet's balcony, as well as to visit the church where the lovers got married.

People come here for endless walks - to enjoy the views of the old city, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Tourists should definitely visit the stunning castle with a fortified bridge. And, of course, don't miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent Arena, built by the Romans.

Add a tasting of the best Italian food and excellent prosecco to this list. And it will be hard not to agree that Verona is the perfect travel plan!



Travellizy Team has prepared a route through the best sights of Verona:



• St. Zeno Maggiore Church (Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore) is one of the most exciting Romanesque churches in Italy. It was built in the XII century. The church's bronze doors feature biblical stories, and the façade is decorated with pink bricks and light-colored tuff. Inside San Zeno Maggiore, there is an amazing interior, as well as its main decoration - Andrea Mantegna's triptych "San Zeno Altarpiece", painted in 1459. Entrance to the Basilica is € 6.

• Old Castle (Castelvecchio) was built in the XIV century. The castle is the largest building in the city. It consists of four massive towers and four buildings. The castle houses museums of arts, coins, as well as a collection of romantic sculptures and paintings by Carpaccio, Tintoretto, Pisanello and other famous artists. On the top floor of Castelvecchio, there is an observation deck offering scenic views of the Adige River and the fabulous tiled roofs of Verona's historic center. The entrance ticket to the castle is € 6.
• Scaliger Bridge (Ponte Scaligero) is a large-scale structure across the Adige River. The bridge was built in the XIV century, after the completion of the construction of Castelvecchio. This majestic bridge is featured on all postcards and souvenirs of Verona and is one of the main symbols of the city.

• Arena di Verona is an antique Roman amphitheater. It was built in the first century AD. The Arena is located on Piazza Bra, the main square of the city. During the summer season, the amphitheater becomes the venue for a grand opera festival. The Arena's capacity is up to 15,000 people. Surprisingly, this amphitheater is practically untouched by time and people - it is perfectly preserved.

• Porta Borsari is an antique gate from the middle of the first century AD. The white stone gate was built by the Romans and was the southern gate of Verona. It has been well preserved to this day. Its unique design, consisting of two arches and 12 openings, testifies to the high craftsmanship that the Romans possessed.

• Verona Cathedral (Duomo di Verona) is the main cathedral of the city. The magnificent Gothic cathedral of the 12th century attracts not only with its facade. Inside the cathedral, there is a luxurious interior, columns of red marble, an altar painted by Giovanni Falconetto, a famous artist of the 16th century. In addition to the interior decoration in the cathedral, you can see the picturesque masterpieces of the Renaissance, among them are numerous paintings by Titian Vecellio. The entrance ticket to the museum is € 5.


• Santa Maria Antica (Chiesa di Santa Maria Antica) is the oldest church in Verona. The snow-white basilica has lost its color over the years, but the structure itself is perfectly preserved. The church was built in 1185.
• Signori Square (Piazza dei Signori) is considered the most beautiful and also the main square of the city. Its main attractions are the Palazzo Barbieri, which is home to Verona's city council, the Palace of the Municipality (Palazzo Del Comune), the Scaliger Palace (Palazzo Scaligero), a small fortress with a corner tower called Captain's Palace (Palazzo del Capitano) and the city prison. In the center of the square, there is a monument to Dante Alighieri.

• Statue of Dante Alighieri (Monumento a Dante), made of Carrara marble, was erected on Piazza Signori for the 600th anniversary of the poet Dante Alighieri. The poet's life is closely connected to Verona. He moved to the city in 1301 and lived here for 13 years. The monument serves as the main meeting place for lovers, as well as a landmark for tourists. It is from here that many excursion routes begin. Here, on the square, there is the entrance to the Ladder of Justice, from where you can start your hiking ascent to the Lamberti Tower.
• Lamberti Tower (Torre dei Lamberti) is the tallest building in the city. It was built in the XII century. The tower is 84 meters high. At the top of Lamberti, there is an observation deck that offers stunning views of the city. It is possible to get up the tower both by stairs and by elevator. Entrance fee is € 8.
• Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta) was built in the XIII century. It's one of the most visited tourist destinations in Verona. The attraction is connected to the legendary house of the charcater from William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet". The house with the world's famous Juliet's balcony. It was here that Romeo confessed his feelings to his beloved Juliet. The balcony overlooks a small courtyard. Today, this courtyard gathers quite the crowd of tourists. In 1972, a statue of Juliet was erected in the courtyard. Each visitor can leave a romantic message on the house wall to his soul mate. Thus, all the walls of the courtyard, starting from the very gate, are strewn with small colored love notes with the most touching stories and words of love in all languages ​​of the world. The entrance to the courtyard is free. Inside the house, there is a museum dedicated to the play. Among the exhibits of the museum are paintings, photographs, costumes and even a marriage bed from the film by Franco Zeffirelli "Romeo and Juliet" (1968). The entrance ticket to the museum is € 6.

• Juliet's Tomb (Tomba di Giulietta) is located in the monastery of San Francesco al Corso. The monastery was founded by Franciscan monks in 1230. It is believed that Juliet's tomb, a red marble sarcophagus, was brought here in the 13th century. The territory of the monastery is open to tourists. Entrance fee is € 5.

Food you should try in Verona:

Verona's traditional cuisine is diverse and rich in meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Every gourmet will find here a dish to their taste. However, it should be mentioned that Verona is home to the world famous Christmas cake - Pandoro, as well as the unique wine Amarone. Amarone is produced exclusively in this region and is known throughout the world as the main culinary attraction of Verona.



Verona, the city of love, has a special charm and character. Verona welcomes travelers with amazing hospitality and fascinates regardless of your visit duration. Even one day spent in this fabulous city will seem to you a whole life full of colorful memories and delight!

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