Introduction Verona Vestiges of Roman times, medieval palaces and churches, ancient squares and an air of dreamy dress this city resounding with the cries of those who love Shakespeare. City of the seven regions of Veneto, the capital of the province of the same name, Verona is divided by the river Adige, between the valleys and mountains of Lessini.

It is the natural crossing of roads and railways between Austria and Germany which makes the region an important center of commercial activity, mainly agricultural but also industrial.

If we travel to Verona by car, many excellent motorways (A4 Milan-Venice A22 Brenner-Modena) and regional or provincial roads lead smoothly.
If you wish to travel by plane, the airport of Verona “Valerio Catullo airport of Verona Villafranca” as its official name, is just 12 km from the city, receives international and domestic flights as well as low-cost airlines and links to the city center via a shuttle service that have a frequency from the airport every 20 minutes from 6 am to 23.30hy in the city have their terminal at the station Porta Nuova. We are also near the center of Verona train and taxi within 20 minutes or we can rent a car at the airport. Travel to Verona by train is not a disadvantage because their main station “Porta Nuova” receives and dispatches direct trains to major cities of Italy to the coming high-speed trains all over Europe .

In the city the displacements are insured by orange buses, tickets can be purchased at stores snuff and newsstands. Are sold “tourist tickets” that are valid all day throughout the city. The blue line buses cover the route Verona-Lago di Garda to the neighboring towns, the terminal of the bus line is in the square opposite the train station.

The taxi service operates 24 hours and you can call them by phone or address in the piazzas Bra, Erbe, San Zeno, the station or hospital Borgo Trento or Rome.
Travelling by car to Verona is interesting if we tour the surrounding areas, but to transport in the city has the disadvantage that the center of it is forbidden to traffic from 7.30 am to 10 am and from 13.30 to 4:30 p.m., except for authorized vehicles and those going directly to the Hotels in Verona to drop off or pick up tourists.

Moreover, the parking is only possible within one hour (we put the disc indicating the time we left the car) except in the broad areas: Stage, Porta Vescovo and Gasometro. The parking payments are also covered in Piazza Cittadella and Corso Porta Nuova.

As in Italy, also in Verona accommodation-both in the province and the city, offers a range of offers for all intents, budgets and requirements. From hotels and residential 1 to 3 stars, comfortable, clean and equipped with modern amenities such as Internet or whirlpool in the room, until very flirtatious with boutique hotels and numerous exquisite designs Apart-hotel whose prices vary depending on the number of days that we occupy (the daily rate is reduced as we increase the stay).

There are specially designed accommodation for relatives of people who must remain long confined in the hospitals of Verona (the most complex of the region) but where we can stay at very reasonable prices and where it varies according to the contracted services are known as ” Affitacamere “and can offer from furnished rooms (with communal kitchen facilities) to small private apartments with all amenities and services.

The hostels of social exist in bulk, there are youth hostels affiliated with the international network, hostels, nursing homes, religious but open their doors to tourists … You can rent apartments and if you prefer to stay outside the city ​​supply houses for ecotourism or “agritourism” is also very important, not to mention gorgeous upscale hotels, thermal baths and spas or comfortable camping (including caravans can be rented). The Lake Garda area is not far behind and find suitable accommodation within our budget throughout the year.

If we are students we should not forget our credentials as we both provide significant discounts to stay in some youth centers and in transport and entrance fees to museums and shows.

Verona has existed since prehistoric times, probably its original settlement was located in the area of the current Ponte Pietra.
Situated in the valley of Tyrol, in the Po plain, in the crossroads of Augusta, Gallica and Postumia fundamental to the ancient Romans in 49 BC became a city by the Empire.
In the fourth century AD the region was converted to Catholicism, then Duchy of Longobardo and home to Pepin, king of Italy, during the Carolingian Empire. In the eleventh century and was annexed to Bavaria in 1136 became a free city-state. From this date Verona began its development and the construction of magnificent buildings.

Scagliere’s reign after 1277, turned Verona into a thriving capital and limits of the ancient fortified city of that time remained until the nineteenth century. In 1405 Verona was allied to the Republic of Venice until the arrival of the French in 1796 and met the splendor of its architecture with its fortifications and the construction of numerous palaces. In 1814 it was annexed to the Habsburg Empire in 1866 and eventually joined the Kingdom of Italy.
Opera lovers will adore Italy and all its cities and Verona could not be excluded. During the summer there is opera in all regions of the capital city and the province: Barga, Pesaro, Florence, Assisi, Lucca and many more.

One of the most impressive festivals takes place in the “Arena”, an outdoor theater with seats made of marble pink, silicon and brick, in the heart of the city, under a summer sky, the show is wonderful and proud to the city.

Known to many as “the city of love”-thanks to the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, the lovers of Verona William Shakespeare immortalized for many tourists, domestic and foreign, Verona is, after Venice, the most romantic and artistic of Italy. Built in pink marble from the region, following the winding course of the Adige River, Verona is a museum in itself. Masterpieces of architecture as the Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore, the Scaligeri family tombs, the Gothic church of Santa Anastasia, the palaces of Bevilacqua, Canossa and Pompei, the magnificent Castelvecchio built in 1354 and now houses a art museum … until the Roman amphitheater century BC.
Verona, with its narrow streets and beautiful buildings and invited to walk across the river, the hill of San Pedro offers a wonderful panoramic view.
The city was built around the old Roman Forum, center of public life and which today has a lively and colorful market, “The Piazza delle Erbe,” with more than 2000 years old, in the central part is the source “Madonna Verona “, symbol of the city. At the end of the square we can admire the Palazzo Maffei, Baroque and next Gardello Tower dating from 1370.

Taking the right side of the piazza arrived at Palazzo del Comune, neoclassical style dominated by the Torre dei Lamberti. The Arc dalla Costa joins the Palazzo del Comune with the Nova Domus (Palace of Justice) and to its right the Casa Mazzanti, decorated with frescoes of the sixteenth century.
Do not stop surprising the building is located across the square, the Domus Mercatorum, medieval brick building, former home of merchants. Not far away is the Piazza dei Signori, a former political heart and one’s place of residence of many wealthy families, are also the Loggia del Consiglio, jewel of the Renaissance and the Palazzo Scaglieri, now the headquarters of the Prefecture.

At the other end of the plaza, another arch connects the Palazzo del Capitano in the Palazzo del Comune, from here you can access a portal to the Cortile Mercato Vecchio (courtyard of the old market) where there is a Gothic staircase called the Scala della Regione and dating from the sixteenth century.
Returning to the Piazza dei Signori, we, bending to the right, near the Arche Scaligere at Scaligere family mausoleum in the church of Santa Maria Antica, Gothic design.

Nearby, at number 4 on the street Scaligere Arche, a medieval building said to be the home of Romeo Montague, Juliet’s love.
Touring the Vicolo Due Stelle and turning right, we Sottoriva Via, one of the most characteristic streets, with its arcades almost without interruption, one of the best preserved medieval streets of Verona. At the end of the street stands the church of Santa Anastasia, the largest of the city, an example of Italian Gothic.
At the other end of town is the Castelvecchio, the most important construction Scaligere from there, crossing the Via San Zeno Rigaste along the river and then to Piazza Via Barbarani Corrubio, we come to the historic Basilica San Zeno, one of the most beautiful and important of Italy.

At the heart of the city, the Arena is one of the largest Roman amphitheaters and best preserved in the world. Built in the first century AD is now home to one of the opera world renowned. Its location in Piazza Bra home to numerous trattorias and cafes make it a lively and beloved by Veronese and foreigners to eat on the terrace. On the side of the gardens is the Palazzo Barbieri, town hall and the Pallazo della Gran Guardia. Across the square is the Liston, a beautiful red marble pavement, the usual tour of Verona. Continuing along this walk are the Via Mazzini, the elegant street of Verona, famous for its big brand stores.

At the end of the street, the Via Capello is at number 23 and the house of Juliet, Romeo’s love. An archway leads into the courtyard where the famous balcony. In the former convent of the Capuchins, outside the old city walls, is his grave in the courtyard of the convent itself a source receives the currencies of the visitors and is the “Wishing Tree” where you can leave wishes written suspended in its branches.

But Verona, both city and province offers many tours, not just art. We can follow the footsteps of Napoleon in a historical-social circuit that takes us by wars, invasions and legends in the history of Verona. Or we can opt for Verona in the following flavors culinary circuit that leads us to explore the essence of Verona and taste the genuine products of the region with folkloric manifestations of its inhabitants and its charming lifestyle.