Historic site
Verona Arena
Verona, Italy
A well-preserved Roman amphitheatre that still hosts summer opera.
City · Italy · Veneto
Verona
The city of Romeo and Juliet, with a Roman arena that still hosts opera under the stars.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Verona matters
Verona wraps a romantic story around real beauty. A Roman amphitheatre stands in the middle of town, still used for concerts and opera in summer. The old centre is built from pink-tinted stone, with market squares, medieval bridges across the Adige and a castle that shows off its walls. The Shakespeare connection is the draw for many visitors, but the city's genuine charm is how easy and pleasant it is to wander.
Talking points
- The Roman Arena is still used for opera and concerts in summer.
- Juliet's balcony is a tourist legend, but the fame is real and the courtyard is always busy.
- Piazza delle Erbe has been a market square since Roman times.
- Verona is a good base for Lake Garda and the Valpolicella wine area.
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What to see in Verona
Castle
Castelvecchio
Verona, Italy
A red-brick medieval castle and museum with a fortified bridge over the Adige.
Historic site
Juliet's House
Verona, Italy
The courtyard with the famous balcony associated with Shakespeare's Juliet.
Square
Piazza delle Erbe
Verona, Italy
Verona's market square, ringed by frescoed palaces and a tower.
Bridge
Ponte Pietra
Verona, Italy
A graceful Roman stone bridge over the Adige, rebuilt after the Second World War.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.