When we talk about Verona, we all come to mind the best-known love story in history, written by Shakespeare. Yes, we mean Romeo and Juliet, who were supposed to live in the city of verona. But beyond the history of lovers we have a small city that is worth visiting, even if it is on a small getaway, for its many corners and historical places.
Verona was a important city during the Roman Empire, since several commercial routes converge there. Its historic center has historical buildings from various eras that are worth visiting and that have earned it the UNESCO World Heritage status.
How to get to Verona
Almost everyone who visits Verona decides to do so by meet in venice. Once you have enjoyed the city of canals, you can take a trip to the city of Juliet, since it is located about 115 kilometers west of Venice. The easiest way to get to Verona is by taking a train, and we have the possibility of taking a fast one or a regional one. The difference is in time and price. The rapids take about an hour but are more expensive, and the regional ones about two hours, being cheaper. We can also rent a car to make the journey from one city to another without limits or schedules.
Piazza Bra
This square is a very meeting room in the city, a place that always has life and hustle and bustle. In it is the Verona amphitheater or the Arena of the city. But in the square we can see many other things, so it will be a must. In it is the headquarters of the City Council, in the Barbieri Palace, and the Palace of the Great Guard, a place that was for the refuge of the troops but that today is used for events. The Capitel is an old column where the patterns of commerce are found.
Piazza delle Erbe
This ancient square is supposed to be the site of the Roman Forum, and it is still a meeting place. This square has one of the most important monuments of the city, the Tower of the Lamberti, located next to the Palace of Reason. This is the tallest medieval tower in Verona and today we can climb to its top by stairs or using a modern elevator. In the square you can also see the Maffei Palace, an old building to which Baroque details were added until it looks like it is today. It is said to be one of the most beautiful buildings in all of Verona. In this old square we can see the Mazzanti Houses, which are old palaces, and the Madonna Verona Fountain.
Piazza dei Signori
We arrived at this square from Piazza delle Erbe by the Arco de la Costa. In this square you can see the Staircase of Reason of the Palace of Reason and the famous monument to Dante, author of 'The Divine Comedy' who lived for some time in Verona.
Religious buildings of Verona
If we are going to see something in the city of Verona, it is squares and religious buildings. The cathedral of Verona is the most important in the city, known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Matricolare, built in Romanesque style but modified several times. Its colorful interior stands out. We must also visit the Basilica of San Zenón, which is supposed to be the place where Romeo and Juliet were married. In the small church of San Fermo Maggiore we can see two Romanesque churches in one, built one on top of the other.
Castelvecchio Museum
The Della Scala family was very important in Verona and has left a great legacy in the city. Proof of this is the Castelvecchio, a building with the bridge of the medieval times which is very well preserved. Your visit is a must in the city, and it almost seems that we can transport ourselves back in time. Today it is a museum where you can see a multitude of objects from medieval times, so it is worth it if we want to know more about this period. Do not forget to walk along the beautiful brick bridge, which in its time was built as an escape route.
Juliet's House and Juliet's Tomb
We should never stop visiting the supposed Juliet's house in Verona. The Dal Capello family lived in this old house, and that is why it was believed that they had to do with the Capulets in history. The balcony that we see is not medieval, but was built at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, so everything responds more to a tourist ruse than to something historical, but it is still a curious place to visit, since there is also a statue of Juliet.
Santa Maria Antica
This little church is a curious thing, because it has a private cemetery for the most powerful family in Verona, the Scaligeri. You can see the beautiful statues and tombs and enter for a small fee.