Verona is a town of 255,139 inhabitants in the province of Verona, in Veneto, Italy. It is the capital of its province.
The municipality covers 206.69 km², with a density of 1,234 inhabitants per km².
The nearest airport is Verona (VRN), about 9 km away as the crow flies. Read our guide to the airport.
Why visit
The Arena and Juliet's balcony. Discover Veneto
Things to see in Verona
- Basilica of San ZenoFaith
- Juliet's HouseCuriosities
- Castelvecchio and the Scaliger BridgeCastles
- Piazza delle Erbe and Torre dei LambertiArt
- Verona and the ArenaArchaeology
Romeo, Juliet and the Arena
Verona, on a bend of the Adige river, is one of Italy's most romantic cities and a UNESCO site, with Roman monuments, medieval squares and the legend of Shakespeare's lovers.
What to see
The Arena, a Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Bra, still hosts a famous opera festival every summer. Via Mazzini leads to Piazza delle Erbe, the old Roman forum, and the elegant Piazza dei Signori. Juliet's House, with its balcony, attracts visitors from all over the world. Visit the Scaligeri tombs, Castelvecchio with its museum and fortified bridge, the Roman theatre across the river and the basilica of San Zeno. From Castel San Pietro the view covers the whole city.
Food
Risotto with Amarone, horse meat pastissada, bigoli pasta and pandoro, the Christmas cake born in Verona, with Valpolicella and Soave wines.
Around Verona
Lake Garda with Sirmione and Bardolino, the Valpolicella wine hills and Vicenza. Verona Villafranca airport and fast trains to Milan and Venice.
Verona on the map
Nearby towns
Where to stay in and around Verona
Tours and activities nearby
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