Verona, Italy (Point of interest)

Arche Scaligere are three ornate arches, built for three members of the Scaligeri family who ruled Verona for over 100 years. The Gothic mausolea date back to the 14th century and are incredibly ornate, decorated in high relief.... Continue reading →

The Arena di Verona is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres still in existence. Built in AD 30, the structure is an awe-inspiring piece of living history and - with exceptional acoustics - it is also the venue for a series of spectacular o... Continue reading →

With its bronze entrance doors and the splendid Mantegna Triptych, Verona's Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in northern Italy. This magnificent building is dedicated to Saint Zeno, patron saint... Continue reading →

Situated on the banks of the River Adige, fairytale Castelvecchio (old castle) is the former fortification that once protected Verona. It is now a museum, with an extensive collection of sculpture, decorative arts, weapons and paintings, including ... Continue reading →

The Cathedral Complex of Verona consists of a number of connected buildings. The cathedral itself is at its heart but the complex also includes the bishop's residence, Canons' cloister, Capitular library and the square, all of which are architectur... Continue reading →

Close to the Castel San Pietro is the multi-tiered Giardino Giusti gardens, designed by Agostino Giusti. The formal 16th-century layout and geometrical designs of terraces, avenue of cypresses, fountains, statuary and staircases inspired, among man... Continue reading →

Although Shakespeare's famous love story is fictional, tourists flock to Juliet's House to stand on the balcony under which Romeo wooed his love. A bronze statue of Shakespeare's heroine stands in the courtyard of this medieval house in central Ver... Continue reading →