Sightseeing in Verona - what to see. Complete travel guide

Verona is a cozy provincial town that is also known as the home of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In terms of the number of sights and architectural heritage Verona is a worthy competitor to Milan and Rome.

Ancient Roman Amphitheater is known as the most famous sight of Verona. It was built yet in the 1st century AD. Moreover, the amphitheater is working and this is the most famous opera theater in the town. Every art connoisseur should definitely visit live performances that take place there for more than a century. You can also see many architectural sights near Piazza delle Erbe. Here you will find an ancient Domus Mercatorum house built in the gothic style and the local town hall. In ancient times the Roman Forum was located on the territory of the square, while Domus Mercatorum was the residence of guilds. Palazzo Vescovile is also a noble architectural building. Built in the 15th century, this palace features 5 statues installed on cornice. The statues show famous people of that time that made a serious impact on Verona and its development.

While making a walk on the streets of Verona, you will see numerous ancient churches and cathedrals on your way. One of the biggest and most famous of them is Santa Maria Antica Church. St. Anastasia Church is also known as the most beautiful building. Its floor is decorated with mosaics made of pink, white and blue marble, and the church’s walls feature magnificent frescos. The halls of the church store pictures of local artists, so this excursion will be very interesting for people who like art. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The local Cathedral can be called an example of the architecture of Verona. Built in the 12th century, this building amazes its visitors by rich decorations of halls, which luxurious design is made with rare red marble, gilding and fine murals. The mentioned places are just a small share of sights you can see in Verona. Tourists from all over the world traditionally find much interesting here.

The most romantic site in Verona is the House of Juliet - a beautiful historic building of the 13th century, located on Via Cappello. It was in this house, according to Shakespeare's history, that the family of the Capulets lived. Today in the courtyard of the historic building, there is a sculpture of Juliet. In the building itself, which is the most valuable architectural monument today, there is an interesting museum devoted to Shakespearean characters. This attraction is most often visited by couples in love. They all want to be photographed under the balcony of Juliet, and also leave a note on the wall of the historic building, on which is written a cherished desire.

In Verona, there is also the House of Romeo - a strict building in the medieval style, which was built in the 14th century. According to available historical data, this building has never belonged to the family of Montagues, but admirers of the Shakespearean tragedy still consider it a matter of honor to visit this literary landmark. Currently, the spectacular medieval building is in private ownership, so it will not be possible to admire its interior decoration.

Among the outstanding architectural sights, the Palazzo Maffei should definitely be distinguished. Its construction began in the 15th century, and it was completed only 200 years later. Today, this palace is considered a true masterpiece of baroque architecture. Its facade is adorned with skilful statues of Roman gods, graceful arches and balconies. In the immediate vicinity of the palace is the ancient clock tower Gardello, which was erected as far back as the 15th century. They are usually regarded as a single architectural ensemble.

Travelers who dream of walking around the territory of real ancient castle should go to Castelvecchio. This castle on the banks of the Adige River was built in the middle of the 14th century. For many years, it stood guard over the tranquility of the city. Today in the majestic castle is a very interesting museum with a diverse collection. A collection of weapons, priceless works of art, as well as ancient jewelry can also be seen. Dozens of unique historical and religious monuments are preserved on the territory of Verona. In addition, many unique museums and art galleries operate in the city.