Verona Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip to the historic city in Veneto
Photo: Piazza delle Erbe
Latest page update: 9 June 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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Before Shakespeare penned his Romeo and Juliet, the city of Verona was known for its ancient Roman monuments and for its legacy of landmarks left by the one-time ruling family, the Scaligeri.
However, that all changed in 1597 with one of the Bard's finest works set in Verona, which then became the City of Love. The compelling tale of the two lovers amidst the backdrop of the warring Montagues and Capulets has stolen many a heart, and there are no shortage of reminders on display throughout Verona. |
Province: Verona
Region: Veneto Population: 255,643 (in 2024 - source) Size: 206 km² Elevation: 59 metres Must see: Verona Arena, Ponte Pietra, Castelvecchio Bridge Close by: Peschiera del Garda, Borghetto, Parco Sigurtà, Garda |
Public transport: Central train station, buses, trams
By car: Lake Garda - 29 mins (29 km), Venice - 1 hour 24' (121 km) |
Fly to: Verona Airport - 15 minutes by car (12 km)
Connected to the Italian High Speed Train Network |