WHERE TO GO IN VERONA

🏛️Verona Arena (Arena di Verona)

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One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, the Arena is still used for grand opera performances and concerts.

Address: Piazza Bra, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
How to Get There: Walkable from Verona Porta Nuova train station (15 minutes); buses 11, 12, 13, 73 stop at Piazza Bra.
Highlights: Massive Roman amphitheater; summer opera festival; open-air concerts.
Price: €10 general entry | Free first Sunday of the month (Nov–March)

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A medieval castle turned museum, filled with sculptures, paintings, and weapons from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.

Address: Corso Castelvecchio, 2, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
How to Get There: 10-minute walk from Piazza Bra; reachable by bus lines 11, 12.
Highlights: Bridge with city views, frescoed halls, Veronese and Bellini artworks.
Price: €6 | Free on first Sunday of the month (Nov–March)

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A romantic pilgrimage site with the famous balcony and a small museum dedicated to Shakespeare’s legendary lovers.

Address: Via Cappello, 23, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
How to Get There: 5-minute walk from Piazza delle Erbe; buses stop at Via Mazzini.
Highlights: Juliet’s balcony, love letters, bronze Juliet statue (touch for luck!)
Price: Courtyard is free | House entry: €6 | Free first Sunday of the month (Nov–March)

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A stunning Romanesque-Gothic cathedral with marble interiors, important frescoes, and a tranquil cloister.

Address: Piazza Duomo, 21, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
How to Get There: 10-minute walk from Juliet’s House; bus stop at Lungadige Panvinio.
Highlights: Frescoes by Titian, ancient baptistery, elegant Romanesque design.
Price: €3 entry | Free on first Sunday of the month (Nov–March)

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This iconic Roman stone bridge offers picturesque views of the Adige River and connects the city center to Verona’s hills.

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A hilltop fortress offering the best panoramic views of Verona’s rooftops, river, and bridges.

Address: Piazzale Castel San Pietro, 37129 Verona VR, Italy
How to Get There: Cross Ponte Pietra, then climb stairs or take the funicular (€2 one-way).
Highlights: Golden hour views, romantic spot, peaceful atmosphere.
Price: Free to access the viewpoint | Funicular: €2

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One of Verona’s most important religious sites, built in the Romanesque style and dedicated to the city’s patron saint.

Address: Piazza San Zeno, 2, 37123 Verona VR, Italy
How to Get There: Buses 21, 22, or 24 stop at San Zeno; 15-minute walk from Castelvecchio.
Highlights: Bronze doors, crypt with St. Zeno’s remains, peaceful cloister.
Price: €3 | Free on first Sunday of the month (Nov–March)

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A Renaissance garden with fountains, terraces, a hedge maze, and a sweeping view of the city.

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Verona’s oldest square, filled with history, vibrant market stalls, and surrounding medieval and Renaissance buildings.

Address: Piazza delle Erbe, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
How to Get There: Located in the historic center; walk from anywhere central or take bus to Via Mazzini.
Highlights: Torre dei Lamberti (for city views), fountain of Madonna Verona, cafes and street life.
Price: Free | Torre dei Lamberti: €6

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An often-overlooked spot for fans of modern and contemporary Italian art, with rotating exhibitions and tranquil ambiance.

Address: Palazzo della Ragione, Piazza dei Signori, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
How to Get There: Located right behind Piazza delle Erbe; buses 11 or 12.
Highlights: Works by Italian modern artists, contemporary exhibits, quiet space.
Price: €4 | Free on first Sunday of the month (Nov–March)