Things to do in Verona

Why go to Verona

• Arena di Verona

  A 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater that still hosts world-class opera performances on summer evenings.

• Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta)

  The legendary balcony and courtyard that inspired Shakespeare's most famous love story.

• Piazza delle Erbe

  Verona's stunning main square ringed by frescoed palaces, Roman ruins, and lively market stalls.

• Castelvecchio & Scaligero Bridge

  A dramatic 14th-century castle with a superb art museum and a crenellated medieval bridge over the Adige.

• Giardino Giusti

  A Renaissance hilltop garden with clipped hedges, citrus trees, and sweeping rooftop views over the city.

Good to know in Verona

• Transit: Verona's historic center is entirely walkable in 20 minutes end-to-end; use ATV city buses ($1.50/ride) only for the train station or outskirts.
• Tipping: Not customary, Italians rarely tip; rounding up to the nearest euro or leaving 1-2 coins is generous and appreciated but never expected.
• Tap water: Perfectly safe and excellent; Verona has public 'fontanelle' drinking fountains throughout the city, refill bottles for free.
• Free-entry days: Italian state museums (including Castelvecchio in some periods) offer free admission the first Sunday of every month under the national 'Domenica al Museo' program.

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