Classic Romanesque city boasting superb opera
Verona’s historic centre, full of fine
churches and museums. It is architecturally
stunning, scattered with evidence of
Verona’s glorious, medieval past. It
is famous worldwide as the setting
for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
and for the internationally acclaimed
open-air opera. The opera is held in
the historic Roman Arena and is an
unmissable spectacle. Other interesting
sights well worth a visit are Juliet’s
house and famous balcony, the Roman
theatre and archeological museum, the
museum of frescoes and many more. Shopping
is an important activity in Verona and the centre offers every type of store. A daily market is held in Piazza delle Erbe that was the forum of Roman Verona. The social and cultural focal point of the centre is marble-paved Piazza Brà; its outdoor cafés come alive in the summer as people savour the relaxed atmosphere and beauty of this lovely city.
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