Historic site
Verona Arena
Verona, Italy
A well-preserved Roman amphitheatre that still hosts summer opera.
Square · Italy · Veneto
Piazza delle Erbe
Verona's market square, ringed by frescoed palaces and a tower.
Free to enter about 40 min
For storytellers
Why Piazza delle Erbe matters
Piazza delle Erbe sits on the site of the Roman forum. It's filled with market stalls by day, cafes in the afternoon and visitors admiring the pastel and frescoed buildings. Climb the nearby Lamberti Tower for the view.
Talking points
- It was the Roman forum.
- Markets are held daily.
- Historic buildings with frescoes surround it.
- A tower nearby has a view.
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