Verona, located in Northern Italy, is surrounded by the Soave and Valpolicella wine districts and is also close to Lake Garda, which is one of the country’s most beautiful lakes. It is a lively city with many opportunities for shopping, cultural activities, nightlife and general tourism. It is also home to some excellent restaurants, serving some of the best local delicacies that can be found in the region.
Probably the most impressive landmark in Verona is the Roman amphitheatre which is the third largest in the country and can hold twenty five thousand people when it hosts concerts and opera performances. The other prominent attraction in the city is the Castelvecchio which was built in the middle ages and recently was completely restored in the 1960’s. Today the castle houses a museum with works by Veronese, Pisanello and Tintoretto as well as other medieval Jewellery, sculptures, frescoes and weapons.
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The Roman Theatre and Archaeological Museum are located in the same building. After centuries of disuse, it was restored back to its former glory and once again stands proudly on its original prominent and magnificent location in the north of the old town. The museum located above the theatre has examples of Greek mosaics, vases, glass objects and sculpture and other items on display for visitors to see. The other important cultural attraction in Verona is the Natural History Museum and comprises a massive collection of objects that are divided into four main sections, zoology, geology, botany and prehistory.
For sheer beauty you cannot miss out on the wonderful Renaissance gardens of the Giardino di Palazzo Giusti. This National Monument features a cypress-lined avenue with flower beds, statues, fountains and one of Europe’s oldest labyrinths.
Of course Shakespeare lovers cannot miss out on visiting the location of the famous balcony in Juliet’s house. Located at Cappelo 23, it is one of Verona’s biggest tourist attractions and it is possible for visitors to buy tickets to see this very famous courtyard location.
Architectural fans will love the Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore, as it is the finest example of Romanesque design in the whole of the country. The large square in front is completely dominated by its imposing façade while its stunning interior is resplendent in fresco-clad walls.
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Alongside Verona Airport (VRN) there are 8 airports within the 100 mile catchment area of Verona. These are Montichiari Airport (VBS) (35 Miles) :: Parma Airport (PMF) (55 Miles) :: Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY) (61 Miles) :: Treviso Airport (TSF) (65 Miles) :: Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (67 Miles) :: Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (69 Miles) :: Bolzano Airport (BZO) (75 Miles) and Linate Airport (LIN) (80 Miles).
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