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Verona, Italy

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Verona

Italy

Best things to do in Verona

23 curated attractions in Verona, Italy. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

April - June, September - October

Average temp

12°C/54°F

Budget

Mid-range

Safety

Generally safe

About Verona

Verona, a city shaped by its Roman history and its association with Shakespeare, is best known for the Arena, an impressive Roman amphitheater that still hosts performances today. The city’s layout reflects its heritage, with ancient streets leading to Juliet's House, where tourists line up for a photo with a bronze statue of her. The mixture of medieval and Renaissance architecture, from the Gothic Scaliger Tombs to the Basilica di Santa Anastasia, creates a visual story of its past. Beyond the romance and ruins, Verona is a working city with a population that enjoys its public squares and art scene. Visitors come primarily for the Arena and the annual opera festival, which draws crowds eager for an evening of culture under the stars.

Who it's for

Those who appreciate history, theater, and Italian cuisine will feel right at home. If you’re looking for a fast-paced city with a nightlife scene, or if Shakespeare just isn’t your thing, you might find yourself longing for more excitement elsewhere.

Getting around

Public transport: Good

  • The city center is compact enough to walk across in about 30 minutes
  • Public buses run frequently and are a good option for reaching the outskirts
  • The nearest major train station is Verona Porta Nuova, about 15 minutes from the center on foot
  • Expect some pedestrian-only zones; good shoes are recommended
Piazza Bra

Piazza Bra

Squares & plazas
Complesso del Duomo di Verona

Complesso del Duomo di Verona

Churches & cathedrals
Giusti Garden

Giusti Garden

Cultural
Roman Theater (Teatro Romano)

Roman Theater (Teatro Romano)

Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Giardino Giusti

Giardino Giusti

Formal & Japanese gardens
Palazzo Maffei

Palazzo Maffei

Architecture
Castel San Pietro

Castel San Pietro

Forts & citadels
Church of Saint Zeno

Church of Saint Zeno

Churches & cathedrals
Piazza dei Signori

Piazza dei Signori

Squares & plazas
San Fermo Maggiore

San Fermo Maggiore

Churches & cathedrals
Piazza delle Erbe

Piazza delle Erbe

Squares & plazas
Verona Arena

Verona Arena

Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Ponte Pietra

Ponte Pietra

Bridges
Ponte Scaligero

Ponte Scaligero

Bridges
Basilica di Santa Anastasia

Basilica di Santa Anastasia

Churches & cathedrals
Via Mazzini

Via Mazzini

Shopping and Markets
Porta Borsari

Porta Borsari

Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Scaliger Tombs

Scaliger Tombs

Cemeteries & tombs
Museo di Castelvecchio

Museo di Castelvecchio

Castles & palaces
Palazzo della Ragione

Palazzo della Ragione

Castles & palaces
Lamberti Tower

Lamberti Tower

Observation decks & city views
Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta)

Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta)

Historic houses & mansions
Museo Lapidario Maffeiano

Museo Lapidario Maffeiano

Cultural & Heritage Sites

Where to eat in Verona

The places worth planning a meal around.

Berberè Pizzeria

Berberè Pizzeria

Italian · $$

La Prosciutteria Verona

La Prosciutteria Verona

Italian · $$

Terrazza Arena Sky Lounge Bar & Restaurant

Terrazza Arena Sky Lounge Bar & Restaurant

Italian · $$

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