Verona, Italy: travel guide
Romeo and Juliet's city enchants with a perfectly preserved 1st-century Roman amphitheatre still hosting summer opera, medieval piazzas, the Adige river, and easy day-trip access to Lake Garda and the Valpolicella wine country.
- Country
- Italy
- Currency
- EUR
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Nearest airport
- VRN
Top places to visit in Verona
Verona San Zeno Bronze Doors
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h
The 11th-12th century Romanesque bronze doors of San Zeno Maggiore basilica — the most important medieval bronze doors in Italy, with 48 panels depicting biblical scenes and the life of San Zeno, the work of multiple medieval artists.
Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta)
Cultural · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · entry EUR 6
The 14th-century palazzo identified by tradition as the home of Shakespeare's Juliet, with the famous balcony that inspired the play. The courtyard walls are covered in millions of love-note chewing-gum stickers and a bronze Juliet statue…
Arena di Verona
Heritage · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · entry EUR 10
A Roman amphitheatre completed in 30 AD, with a seating capacity of 22,000 — the third-largest surviving Roman arena. Still hosts summer opera performances (June–August) attracting 500,000 visitors annually. The acoustic quality without…
Piazza delle Erbe
Market · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h
Verona's oldest square, site of the Roman forum, now a colourful daily market surrounded by frescoed medieval palaces, the Mazzanti Houses, the Domus Mercatorum, and a 14th-century fountain topped by the Madonna Verona. One of Italy's…
Castelvecchio & Scaligero Bridge
Fort · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · entry EUR 6
The 14th-century Scaligeri family fortress on the Adige, redesigned internally by Carlo Scarpa in 1964 in a masterwork of museographic architecture. The Castelvecchio Museum contains Pisanello, Mantegna, and Veronese, while the Scaligero…
Verona Sirmione Roman Spa Town
Heritage · 4.8 rating · about 5 h
Sirmione — the dramatic peninsula extending into Lake Garda with the 13th-century Scaligero Castle, the Roman thermal baths, the Grotte di Catullo Roman villa, and the medieval old town.
Piazza Bra & Arena di Verona
Cultural · 4.8 rating · about 0.8 h
Verona's grandest square dominated by the 1st-century Roman Arena — the world's third-largest surviving amphitheatre (capacity 15,000); still hosting opera every summer since 1913.
Lake Garda
Nature · 4.8 rating · about 8 h
Europe's largest lake is just 30 km from Verona; the southern shore towns of Peschiera, Sirmione (Roman spa ruins) and Bardolino are easily reached by train or car for a scenic day trip.
Verona Roman Bridge Ponte Pietra Sunset
Viewpoint · 4.7 rating · about 1 h
The Ponte Pietra Roman bridge over the Adige River at sunset — the 1st-century BC Roman bridge that survived WWII (the remaining arch is the only Roman bridge remnant in Verona), with the spectacular sunset over the river.
Verona Castelvecchio Bridge
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h
The Ponte Scaligero (Castelvecchio Bridge) over the Adige — the spectacular 14th-century fortified bridge attached to Castelvecchio Castle, considered one of the most beautiful medieval bridges in Italy.
Verona Opera Festival Outdoor
Heritage · 4.9 rating · about 4 h
The Verona Opera Festival in the Roman Arena — the world's most spectacular outdoor opera festival held in summer in the 2000-year-old Roman amphitheatre, with productions of Aida, Carmen, and other classics under the stars.
Verona Mantua Day Trip Gonzaga
Heritage · 4.8 rating · about 8 h
A day trip from Verona to Mantua (Mantova) — the UNESCO Renaissance city ruled by the Gonzaga family, with the spectacular Palazzo Ducale, the Palazzo Te (Giulio Romano), and the magnificent surrounding lakes.
Things to do
- Verona Arena Tour Museum · 1.5 h · from EUR 23 per person
- Juliet's House Visit Sightseeing · 1 h · from EUR 14 per person
- Verona Arena Opera Evening Experience Cultural · 5 h · from EUR 74 per person
- Lake Garda Day Trip Day Trip · 9 h · from EUR 59 per person
- Verona Opera Performance Entertainment · 4 h · from EUR 77 per person
- Verona Walking Tour Walking Tour · 2 h · from EUR 16 per person
- Valpolicella Wine Tour Food Drink · 5 h · from EUR 50 per person
- Verona Opera at the Arena Show · 4 h · from EUR 66 per person
Day trips and tours
- Verona Arena Opera + City Walking Tour 3 h · from EUR 25
- Romeo & Juliet Verona Walking Tour 2 h · from EUR 16
Where to stay in Verona
- Arena Centre about EUR 140 per night
Walk to the Roman Arena, Juliet's House, and Piazza Bra; best location for sightseeing
Hotels
- Hotel Palazzo Victoria 5-star · INR 11,000 to INR 25,000 per night
- Hotel Gabbia D'Oro 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 100,000 per night
- Due Torri Hotel, Verona 5-star · EUR 280 to EUR 850 per night
- Hotel Aurora Verona 3-star · INR 4,500 to INR 9,500 per night
- Hotel Due Torri Verona 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 100,000 per night
- Hotel Torcolo 3-star · EUR 85 to EUR 180 per night
Where to eat
- Antica Bottega del Vino italian, venetian, wine_bar · about EUR 85 per person
- Caffè Dante italian, venetian, brasserie · about EUR 45 per person
- Trattoria al Pompiere italian, venetian, traditional · about EUR 75 per person
- Caffè Wallner italian, venetian, brasserie · about EUR 45 per person
- Roma Cafe italian, modern, brasserie · about EUR 30 per person
- Caffè Filippini italian, venetian, brasserie · about EUR 35 per person
- Pizzeria Du de Cope italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 22 per person
- Ristorante Re Teodorico italian, modern · about EUR 85 per person
Getting around
- Bus main way to get around
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- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.
Safety and scams to avoid
Juliet's House Souvenir Overpricing
Via Cappello near Juliet's House
Shops near the attraction charge 3–5× normal prices for Romeo & Juliet memorabilia
How to avoid it: Buy souvenirs in the city centre away from the attraction