2 Days in Verona: Romeo, Juliet and the Arena

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πŸ“ Verona, ItalyπŸ—“ 2 daysπŸ‘₯ Couples and history fans

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2Days
9Stops
2Meal tips
About Β£80-130 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Two relaxed days in Verona: the Roman Arena, Juliet's balcony and Piazza delle Erbe, plus a walk along the Adige river. A good addition to a Venice or Lake Garda trip.

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Day by day

Explore the ancient Arena of Verona with its iconic Roman architecture.
1

Arena and squares

09:30

Verona Arena

A 1st-century Roman amphitheatre still used for opera.

πŸ“ Piazza Bra⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€10
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πŸ’‘ Opera season is in summer.
11:00

Via Mazzini shopping street

A pedestrian street leading to the old centre.

πŸ“ Centro⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Good for window shopping.
12:30

Casa di Giulietta

The balcony said to be Juliet's. The courtyard is crowded.

πŸ“ Centro⏱ 45 minπŸ’· Free (house ~€6)
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14:30

Piazza delle Erbe

A lively market square.

πŸ“ Centro⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Climb the Torre dei Lamberti for views.
19:00

Dinner

Risotto all'Amarone or pastissada.

πŸ“ Centro⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€25-40
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchGnocchiVeronese Β· $$
View of San Giorgio in Braida church, capturing traditional architecture in Verona, Italy.
2

River and hills

10:00

Castelvecchio and bridge

A fortress museum with a medieval bridge.

πŸ“ Castelvecchio⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€6
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12:30

Ponte Pietra and Teatro Romano

Cross the old Roman bridge to the Roman theatre.

πŸ“ Ponte Pietra⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€4
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πŸ’‘ Best views at sunset.
15:00

Giardino Giusti

A Renaissance garden with a maze.

πŸ“ Giusti⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€10
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πŸ’‘ Quiet and shaded.
17:30

Aperitivo

Try a glass of Valpolicella.

πŸ“ Centro⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€8
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πŸ’‘ Local wine bars are central.

🍽 Where to eat

breakfastCoffee and pastryItalian Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Castelvecchio and bridge

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereVerona Airport has a bus to the centre; trains link to Venice and Milan.
πŸš† Getting aroundThe old town is walkable.
πŸ’· CurrencyEuro (€). Cards are widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageItalian. English is widely spoken.

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