Fri Sep 2014
Verona is one of the world’s top romantic destinations, being the setting of Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Juliet’s house in via Capello, with the famous balcony, is the favourite destination of tourists visiting Verona in summer or around Valentine’s Day. Also during the summer, the famous music festival at the Verona Arena attracts opera enthusiasts from all over the globe.
If you are looking for a romantic break in October, you will love Verona during this time of the year. The city’s streets will be quieter in autumn and therefore perfect for intimate strolls. Without too many tourists around, you will have the opportunity and the time to take great pictures in front of the most stunning historical buildings, in total tranquillity. The weather during this time of the year should be still pleasant and you can take advantage of low season prices when you book your holiday.
Since Verona is a cultural city, there are plenty of things to do at any time of the year. Here are some of our suggestions for the latest events that you should not miss in Verona this season!
A special set-up of the iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar will be on show at the Verona Arena on the 12th of October. Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar had such a huge international success that director Norman Jewinson made a film inspired by it. The show at the Verona Arena will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Italian screening of this film. Ted Neeley, who performed the title role in the film, will be the special guest of this show. Remember to ask our consultants to book your tickets for the Verona Arena for you!
Paolo Veronese – The Illusion of Reality Exhibition
Palazzo della Guardia, Verona, until 05/10/2014 Tickets: Adults €12 Concessions €6-9 Opening Hours: Mon-Thu, Sat and Sun from 10.00am to 9.00pm; Friday from 10.00am to 10.00pm.
A great exhibition dedicated to Paolo Veronese in his hometown Verona. One of the greatest Italian Renaissance painters, Veronese soon moved to Venice, where his fame grew rapidly thanks to his influential patrons, who loved his elegant and sumptuous style. The exhibition guides the visitors through his life and career and concentrates on the relationship between art and architecture in his artistic production. By recreating architectural settings in his paintings and drawings Veronese achieves a theatrical illusion and an unconventional dialogue between painted and real space that are worth investigating. Until the 5th of October only!
In Verona you can stay at Hotel Italia, which is only a short 10 minute walk away from the city centre. The hotel has a brand new spa area with sauna, so it’s perfect for a relaxing autumn break in Italy. Prices from £409 per person, based on October 2014 for 3 nights on bed & breakfast in a Standard twin room, flights from Gatwick to Verona and transfers.