As mentioned before one day is more than enough for Verona. I had planned a full day in Verona and decided in the afternoon to spend the rest at Lake Garda. Verona is a very beautiful city in the north of Italy. It had a very prosperous time in the 13th and 14th centuries. The story of Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona. It is not clear if Shakespeare ever visited.
Morning
Start your day by visiting the Piazza Bra. Piazza Bra is the central square of Verona. You can enjoy the view of the Arena di Verona from the square.
Take the short walk to Piazza delle Erbe. It is a beautiful square surrounded by old buildings. Enjoy the Marketplace and try some of the local food.
Visit Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta). Admire the balcony, take a picture with her statue, and leave a message on the wall. I also recommend to visit inside of the house. Take a picture on the balcony.
Afernoon
Visit Ponte Pietra, an ancient Roman bridge, which offers a picturesque view over the Adige River.
Walk through the historical streets of Verona and visit the Piazza dei Signori and the Palazzo della Ragione. Piazza dei Signori is a beautiful square with many charming buildings around it. Palazzo della Ragione is a palace at the heart of Verona. Today, it is the home of the Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery.
Visit the Torre dei Lamberti. If you want to see Verona from above, consider buying Lamberti Tower Entry ticket (included in Verona Card)
Walk to the Castelvecchio, a medieval fortress and museum.
Evening
Visit a show in the Arena di Verona. You can buy tickets directly from the arena.
Tips for travelers
Verona is a very walkable city. You do not need Hop-on Hop-off. I would rather recommend a Guided Walking Tour
If you are planning to visit museums and attractions consider buying the Verona Card. It included
Free Entrance to Museums and Monuments:
- Verona Arena (skip the line pass)
- Museo Lapidario Maffeiano
- Casa di Giulietta and Juliet’s Balcony
- Torre dei Lamberti • Museo di Castelvecchio
- Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore
- Complesso del Duomo
- Chiesa di Santa Anastasia
- Arche Scaligere
- Galleria d’arte moderna Achille Forti – GAM Palazzo della Ragione
- Chiesa di San Fermo Maggiore
- Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
- Museo degli Affreschi and Tomba di Giulietta
- Museo Archeologico al Teatro Romano (MATR)
- Museo della Radio Guglielmo Marconi
Reduced Price Entrance:
- Fondazione Museo Miniscalchi Erizzo
- Museo Africano
- Giardino Giusti
- MusALab – Franca Rame Dario Fo
Q&A
What’s Verona famous for? Verona is famous for being the setting of the love story Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare)
Is it worth visiting Verona? Yes, it is absolutely worth visiting Verona. However, it would not be my primary choice of an Italian city.
Do I need cash in Verona? You need cash in Verona some businesses and taxis only accept cash.
What is the tallest tower in Verona? The Torre dei Lamberti is the tallest tower in Verona
How tall is Torre dei Lamberti? The Torre dei Lamberti is 84m (275ft) tall.
Does Torre dei Lamberti have elevator? Torre dei Lamberti has an elevator