Ancient Roman bridge 300m (4min)

The so-called “Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare” (also knows as Duomo) is arguably the most important site of roman-catholic culture and history in Verona

The “Basilica di Santa Ansatasia” is yet another beautiful church and has been a central site of catholic faith since the Roman empire

AMO, the museum of the “Arena di Verona” foundation is located in the splendid Forti palace and familiarizes its visitors, through over 30 rooms, with one of the arts which has given Verona global fame: The Opera.

Piazza delle Erbe (also known simply as Piazza Erbe) is Verona’s oldest square and extends over the territory of the ancient Roman Forum. In Roman times this square was the centre of political and economic life and with time the Roman buildings gave way to the medieval palaces. In 2012, Piazza Erbe turned out to be the most beloved piazza in Italy, according to an investigation by the Marilena Ferrari Foundation.

Piazza dei Signori, also known as Piazza Dante, is a square located in the historic centre of Verona, directly adjacent to Piazza Erbe.

The square was created in the Middle Ages by the construction of the surrounding palaces of the Scaligeri, and since its creation it has taken on political, administrative and representative functions. The piazza is framed by some of Verona’s most beautiful buildings, connected by arcades.

The “Casa di Giulietta” is a medieval palace of Verona, located in via Cappello, just a few steps from Piazza Erbe.

The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is a unique love story that still enchants the whole city of Verona and imbues it with its melancholy. The fantasy has given wings to legend and reality, so that today the different places where this story took place after Shakespeare’s play have become true places of pilgrimage for lovers from all over the world.

The “Casa di Romeo” is a medieval palace situated next to the Piazza dei Signori and the famous Arche Scaligere.

Via Mazzini is one of Verona’s most beautiful and visited streets, connecting the two main squares of Verona, Piazza Bra and Piazza Erbe.

It is undoubtedly the place to go for shopping and fashion in Verona.

The “Torre dei Lamberti” is an 84-meter-high medieval tower that rises above Piazza Erbe and overlooks the entire historic city center.

The Teatro Nuovo is Verona’s second theatre and opera house and one of the most important in Italy. Currently it is often used for performances of prose or conferences.

The Teatro Romano is an outdoor Roman amphitheatre built in the first century B.C. on the hill of San Pietro, on the left side of the river Adige within the Roman walls of Verona.

The theatre and the surrounding Roman ruins are some of Verona’s most important archaeological monuments (the Municipal Archaeological Museum is even located in the same place) and this unique setting is still used as a venue for theatre performances and concerts in the summer months.

The Loggia del Consiglio, or Loggia di Fra’ Giocondo, is located in Piazza dei Signori. It is currently used as the seat of the Town Hall.

The Arche Scaligere, located in the historical centre of Verona, is a gothic-style complex of tombs and memorials the Scaligeri family, with the purpose to house the tombs of some of the most important personalities of the noble family. Among them is the tomb of the most powerful lord of Verona, Cangrande, to whom even Dante dedicated his work Paradiso, third part of his Divine Comedy. The Ark is located next to the Church of Santa Maria Antica, in Piazza dei Signori.

The French historian Georges Duby defines the Ark in his work The Europe of the Middle Ages as “one of the most striking and formative monuments of Gothic art”.

This medieval palace, also known as Palazzo del Governo, is located in Piazza dei Signori.

The building was built by the Scaligeri on ancient Roman ruins and was inhabited by Alberto I della Scala after completion. From 1311 the palace became the residence of Cangrande I and has been renovated and used for new purposes over the years.

The Porta Borsari is an ancient gate of the ancient Roman walls of Verona. In Roman times it was named Porta Iovia because of a nearby temple dedicated to Giove Lustrale. In the Middle Ages it was named Porta di San Zeno, while today’s name refers to the Borsari, the guards who had the task of collecting customs toll at the time.

The Arena di Verona is a Roman amphitheatre in the centre of Verona and, along with the figures of Romeo and Juliet, is considered to be the symbol of the city. The Arena is one of the most important preserved buildings of the Ludic Roman architecture.

The structure itself is probably the best preserved ancient amphitheatre, thanks to the systematic renovations that have been carried out regularly since the 16th century. In the summer, the Arena is the venue for numerous musical and cultural events with artists from Italy and all over the world performing.

Castelvecchio is a medieval fortress that now houses the Museo Civico. This castle is probably the most important military monument of the Scaligeri family.

An old winding stone staircase leads to Castel San Pietro where you can admire beautiful views of the whole city. Highly recommended to get a picture of the city from above!

There is also a lift to go up in case the stairs would be too strenuous.