Activities
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Arche Scaligere ( Scaligeri Tombs), Verona
The Gothic complex of tombs of the Scaligeri Family who ruled Verona in the 13th and 14th centuries, when the city was flourishing
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Capitular Library, Verona
The oldest “working” library in the world, Biblioteca Capitolare has a large collection of manuscripts and is in the old town of Verona, right by the side of the Cathedral of Saint Mary.
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Dante Square, Verona
The square that has the sculpture of Dante, deep in thought, in the middle of it, is surrounded by Renaissance buildings and cosy cafes where you can sit and enjoy a cup of espresso or try the local, Veronese cuisine.
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Gavi Arch, Verona
If you admire ancient architecture you should not miss the arch which dates back to that time and is right at the corner of Castelvecchio, one of the most famous buildings in Verona.
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Giusti Garden, Verona
Not far away from the old town, in the east of Verona, in the neighbourhood of Veronetta, you will find the perfect example of the Italian garden.
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Juliet Club, Verona
Experiencing the fairytale and becoming one of Juliet’s secretaries who responds to love letters from different countries is possible in Juliet Club
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La Basilica di Santa Anastasia, Verona
The largest and probably the most picturesque church in the city, Sant’Anastasia is close to Ponte Pietra (the Pietra Bridge). The Basilica dates back to the 13th-century, and the exterior and interior decorations of brick and marble combination make it a remarkable example of Italian Gothic.
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Loggia del Consiglio, Verona
If you’re a lover of Italian Renaissance, don’t miss a stroll to the Piazza dei Signori to admire the 15th century Loggia del Consiglio. Sadly you can’t go in but you can admire its ornate exterior.
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Palazzo Maffei, Verona
The only Baroque palace in Verona, with its exquisite architectural style and the sculpture of the Venetian Lion right in front of it, Palazzo Maffei is right on Piazza delle Erbe.
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Piazza delle Erbe, Verona
The oldest square of the city with its picturesque buildings and cafes is the perfect place to see several centuries of history of Verona in one spot
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Portoni della Brà
The Mediaeval entrance consists of a pentagonal tower and two enormous arcs that still function as gates, where cars and people on foot go through to reach the old city centre.
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Saint Peter Castle, Verona
There is not much left of the “castle” which has a fascinating history. It has been inhabited since Roman times and during the invasions of the Barbarians (200 BC up until the Middle Ages). It’s on the hill, across the Adige River, and the best way to get there is by using Ponte Pietra, the Roman bridge. Either by walking up the hill or taking the funicular.
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Statue of Berto Barbarani, Verona
Right between the Piazza delle Erbe and Casa di Giulietta, at the very beginning of Via Capello, is the statue of Berto Barbarani, one of the most significant Italian poets of the 20th century.
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The Statue of Victor Emmanuel II, Verona
If you are interested in monuments and/or Italian history, one of the statues that you should visit is the statue of Vittorio Emanuele II.
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Verona Arena
The Roman Amphitheatre which was built at the beginning of the 1st century is one of the largest in Italy. With space for up to 30000, people travelled huge distances to see gladiators fighting. Today it is famous as a venue for classical music, especially the Verona Opera Festival in summer.
