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Experience the Enchanting City of Verona - A Magical Italian Destination

About Verona, Italy

Verona is a charming Italian city, famous for its romantic associations with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Visitors can explore the stunning architecture of Verona's historic city center, which includes a well-preserved Roman amphitheater, medieval castles, and beautiful churches. With its rich cultural heritage, Verona is a must-visit destination for travelers to Italy.

Verona, Italy is a charming and picturesque city located in the north of the country. Known for its romantic atmosphere and rich history, Verona is the perfect destination for travelers looking to experience the beauty and culture of Italy.

One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Verona Arena, a massive Roman amphitheater that dates back to the 1st century. Today, the arena is still used for concerts and performances, and visitors can take a guided tour to learn more about its fascinating history.

For those interested in art, Verona is home to several impressive museums and galleries. The Castelvecchio Museum is a must-see, featuring a collection of medieval and Renaissance art and artifacts. The Museo di Castelvecchio is also worth a visit, showcasing works by some of Italy's most famous artists, including Michelangelo and Botticelli.

Verona is also famous for its cuisine, with a variety of delicious dishes to try. Some local specialties include risotto all'Amarone, a creamy rice dish made with the region's famous Amarone wine, and pastissada de caval, a hearty stew made with horse meat. Of course, no trip to Verona would be complete without trying the city's famous gelato, available in a wide variety of flavors.

One of the best ways to experience Verona is by simply wandering its charming streets and taking in the sights and sounds of the city. The historic center of Verona is a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring stunning architecture and beautiful piazzas. Visitors can also take a stroll along the Adige River, which winds its way through the heart of the city.

Whether you're interested in history, art, or simply relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Italy, Verona is a destination that should not be missed. With its rich culture, delicious cuisine, and romantic atmosphere, Verona is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the beauty and magic of Italy.

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Popular Stays in Verona, Italy

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Hotel Indigo Verona Grand Hotel Des Arts

Located in Verona (Verona City Centre), Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, an IHG Hotel is a 4-minute walk from Porta Nuova and 7 minutes by foot from Piazza Bra. This upscale hotel is 0. 4 mi (0. 7 km) from Verona Arena and 1 mi (1. 6 km) from Juliet's House. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services and babysitting (surcharge). Make yourself at home in one of the 62 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and bidets. Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Verona? This hotel has 1593 square feet (148 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Porta Nuova - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Loggia del Consiglio - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Teatro Ristori - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Piazza Bra - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Verona City Hall - 0. 7 km / 0. 5 mi- Porta Palio del Sanmicheli - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Verona Arena - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Verona Philharmonic Theatre - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Castelvecchio - 0. 9 km / 0. 5 mi- Palazzo Carli - 0. 9 km / 0. 6 mi- Basilica SS. Apostoli - 0. 9 km / 0. 6 mi- Gavi Arch - 0. 9 km / 0. 6 mi- Castelvecchio Museum - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- San Lorenzo Maggiore - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Juliet's Tomb - 1 km / 0. 6 mi.
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Hotel Palace Verona

The simple and refined elegance of Italian style characterises the Hotel Palace. The rigour of marble, prestigious materials and precious textiles and crystal come together with the comfort of the rooms and personalised service. The result is a sophisticated and cosmopolitan hotel, an ideal combination of business and pleasure, where the guest can enjoy a business visit or an unforgettable week-end at the Opera.
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Leopardi

We provide a full range of services: in addition to accommodation in spacious and comfortable rooms, our restaurant La Ginestra offers well thought-out menus featuring fish and meat specialities, not only for hotel guests, but also for friends and neighbours in Verona. Hotel guests and the people of Verona can also benefit from pampering and professional massages at the Intilia Wellness Centre. We also have an impressive range of well-equipped comfortable rooms for work and business meetings, which make working or learning more pleasurable and relaxing experiences. If you come by car, we have parking facilities for everyone. We have chosen to accommodate you in a peaceful place that is easy to reach, not far from the city centre and only 400 metres from the Basilica of St Zeno, one of the finest examples of the Veronese Romanesque style. We look forward to welcoming you and helping you to enjoy your stay.
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Best Western Hotel Fiera Verona

This modern hotel enjoys a great location in Verona. The hotel is located just a short distance away from the exhibition centre, and lies 2 km from the old town and the many attractions that this captivating city has to offer. Links to the public transport network are to be found just 100 metres away. This wonderful hotel greets guests with warm hospitality and charm. The guest rooms are elegantly appointed, showcasing classical beauty and refined luxury. The rooms are well equipped with modern amenities. Guests are invited to take advantage of the many facilities and services that the hotel provides.
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West Point Airport Hotel

The hotel is around 1.5 km from Verona-Villafranca International Airport and offers good access to the national road network with the motorway just a few minutes away. The Verona Nord junction of the A22 motorway (Brennero-Modena) is around 5 km away, Verona Porta Nuova train station around 9 km and the Verona exhibition center around 7 km. Guests can reach the center of Verona in around 8 km and Lake Garda in around 25 km. The nearest public transport stops are around a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Opened in 2006, the hotel is a quiet location ideal for comfort-conscious business travelers as well as for holidaymakers with high demands. The hotel offers 81 rooms, 5 meeting rooms for 10 to 180 people with modern conference technology and separate areas for coffee receptions, coffee breaks and light meals for lunch and dinner. The air-conditioned establishment has a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a bar and a restaurant. Wi-Fi, room service and indoor parking (for a fee) and outdoor parking are also available. The comfortable rooms are well equipped with an en suite bathroom, hairdryer, minibar, safe, satellite TV and Internet access, individually regulated heating and air conditioning and a direct dial telephone.
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Villa Quaranta Tommasi Wine Hotel & Spa

Villa Quaranta Wine Hotel & Spa is a 4 star hotel located between Verona and Lake Garda, the ideal place for wellness, cultural and business stays. Surrounded by the countryside of classical Valpolicella, a land of renowned wines and rich in history and tradition, Villa Quaranta allows reaching various places in Veneto, Trentino, Lombardy, as well as the Lake Garda (a natural gym for surfers, yachtsmen and women, waterskiing and kite enthusiasts), the centre of Verona and famous cities as Vicenza, Padua, Mantua and Venice.
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Villa Malaspina

This 4 star hotel is located in the suburbs of Verona and was established in 1500. It is a short drive away from the ARENA DI VERONA and the nearest station is VERONA PORTA NUOVA. The Hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a conference room and an indoor swimming pool. All 67 rooms are equipped with minibar.
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Montresor Tower

Glass walls characterise the Montresor Hotel Tower, which is distinguished by its comfort. A refined hotel, where contemporary design combines with the elegance of the classical-style furnishings. The quality of the accommodation can be seen in the comfort of the bedrooms, the well-equipped meeting centre and the discreet but ever-present service.

Things to do in Verona, Italy

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Walking Tour in Verona with Wine Tasting
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Walking Tour in Verona with Wine Tasting

Feel the taste of the city with your insider. You will see and visit some of the most famous places in Verona together with places that can be discovered only with a local guide.
PRIVATE TOUR of Verona: Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals & Snack Included
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PRIVATE TOUR of Verona: Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals & Snack Included

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Verona from a unique perspective! Get to know Verona on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Verona at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Juliet’s House, The Arena, Piazza del Erbe and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
Stroll through the historic Piazza delle Erbe in your private tour
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Verona Juliet's House & City PRIVATE TOUR with Ticket Included

There's plenty to see inside and outside of Juliet's House. And with a skip the line ticket, you're set to enjoy this attraction to the max. So, don't wait long to enter this attraction - there's no time to lose with this private skip the line tour! Your local guide will leave no details behind. Check out Piazza dei Signori, Piazza del Erbe, plus the many treasures that can only be found in this worldwide-known attraction. With a local guide by your side, you get the ins and outs, answers to your Juliet's House questions, and a different and personalized perspective of the attraction. Withlocals Skip the Line Private Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Skip the line ticket to Verona Arena during your private tour
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Verona Arena & Surroundings PRIVATE TOUR with Ticket Included

There's plenty to see inside and outside of the Arena. And with a skip the line ticket, you're set to enjoy this attraction to the max. So, don't wait long to enter this attraction - there's no time to lose with this private skip the line tour! Your local guide will leave no details behind. Check out Romeo's house, the Jewish district, plus the many treasures that can only be found in this worldwide-known attraction. With a local guide by your side, you get the ins and outs, answers to your Arena questions, and a different and personalized perspective of the attraction. Withlocals Skip the Line Private Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Private tour of Verona with history and top gastronomy
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Private tour of Verona with history and top gastronomy

On this tour we visit the most important sights of Verona and get to know the most delicious specialties. We get inspiration from the Roman arena and hidden archaeological excavations, admire the Renaissance palaces in Piazza Bra and Piazza Erbe. You will also see why Verona is called "urbs picta" and why the descendants of Dante Alighieri live in Verona. During the tour we will visit the tombs of the medieval rule of Verona and some places associated with the tragedy "Romeo and Juliet". The story can also be tasted good in Verona. So we will taste Valpolicella wine in a historic wine bar in the city center. In the romantic quarter of the old restaurants - Osteria on the banks of the Etsch - a delicious picnic basket with truffle cheese, Mostarda, ham and wine awaits us. At the foot of the panoramic hill San Pietro we lick an organic gelato in a traditional ice cream laboratory.
Verona Food & Wine Walking Tour in Small-group
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Verona Food & Wine Walking Tour in Small-group

Follow your local foodie, live a one-of-a-kind experience and, just like a real local, start your day in the right way drinking an authentic Italian espresso. After a very Italian beginning, a classic aperitif is waiting for you. You'll stop in one of the most traditional "Osterie" of the city, where you will savor some local products, such as Soppressa (a type of salami), Monte Veronese cheese and the famous meatballs from Verona. The next step will make your mouth water: enjoy a traditional dish and discover some local culinary traditions with your expert guide. Continue your visit in the food district of Verona, where the most "Osterie" and botteghe are located, and enjoy the great wines of the city. Then discover the aromas and main features of the traditional local wines, such as the Valpolicella red wine, or the white wines coming from the East of Verona and Lake Garda. Finally, stop in an historical Gelateria to taste an artisanal Gelato to refresh your mouth.
Hidden Verona & Jewish District -3 hour private walking tour
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Hidden Verona & Jewish District -3 hour private walking tour

We are going to see the highlights of Verona and we'll add one hidden, off-the-beaten-tracks, part of the city: the old Jewish Ghetto. The area was built long time ago, during the XVII cent. We are going to discover the relationship among the city and the Jewsih people. They lived in Verona from centuries, from the medieval times. We are going to explore the new Jewish comunity and see how is the life today. In the meantime, a nice walk through the old city center, surrounded by beautiful buildings. Verona is fascinating, and the Jewish presence adds an extra value to the city and to our tour.
Wine tasting with bites of local food
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Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience

Join an unforgettable tour in our family Winery with the winemaker! We are a Winery boutique in the heart of Valpolicella and we organize activities to share our passion for Valpolicella and Amarone wines with our guests (we offer it directly, without intermediaries or tour operator). We’ll start with a walk in the vineyard, telling you the family history about the winery and the estates. You’ll learn how to dry Amarone grapes in the traditional drying room, a process called Appassimento. You'll visit our rural house and the cellar from the 17th century used for winemaking and refinement. At the conclusion, the tasting of a selection of our fine wines Valpolicella, RIPASSO and the great AMARONE, learning how to evaluate them by sight, smell and taste. You’ll also enjoy our organic EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, local cheeses called Monte Veronese and Soppressa Valpolicella (a kind of salami). We’ll be waiting for you on our amazing terrace with a stunning view of the Valpolicella!

Why People Love Verona, Italy

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Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
An amazing trip - highly recommend!!! The vineyard and the line were amazing and the hosts awesome as well. The wine and food were awesome and the hike and truffle hunt were equally amazing. We recommend you take this trip! We were staying in Verona at the time and this was exceptional!
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Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Splendida mattinata nella natura della Valpolicella alla ricerca del tartufo estivo. Un ringraziamento speciale ad Ilaria, la guida che ci ha accompagnato con professionalità e simpatia e alla sua cagnolina che ha "scovato" i tartufini :) La parte di degustazione vini abbinata al tartufo è stata ...
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Oct 2023
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Truffle Hunting with Wine Tasting
Una bellissima esperienza che ci ha fatto immergere nel modo del vino e del tartufo! Abbiamo avuto l’occasione di conoscere delle persone veramente appassionate al territorio e al vino. Dalla prima persona che ci ha accompagnato nella caccia al tartufo (con un cane veramente gioviale e amabile) ...

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Frequently Asked Questions about Verona

What are some of the best things to see and do in Verona?

Verona is a beautiful city with plenty to see and do. A few must-see attractions include the Arena di Verona, Juliet's House, and Piazza delle Erbe. The Arena di Verona is an ancient Roman amphitheater that is still used for concerts and operas today. Juliet's House is a popular tourist attraction due to its association with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Piazza delle Erbe is a bustling square with lots of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Other notable attractions include the Castelvecchio Museum, the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, and the Giardino Giusti.

What are some of the best restaurants in Verona?

Verona has a great food scene with plenty of high-quality restaurants to choose from. Some popular options include Osteria Le Vecete, Trattoria al Pompiere, and Ristorante Greppia. Osteria Le Vecete is known for its traditional Veronese dishes, while Trattoria al Pompiere is a great spot for pizza and pasta. Ristorante Greppia is a more upscale option with a menu that focuses on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

What are some fun activities to do in Verona with kids?

Verona has plenty of activities that are fun for the whole family. Kids will love exploring the Castelvecchio Museum, which has a wide range of exhibits featuring art and history. Another great option is the Verona Zoo, which is home to a variety of animals from around the world. For a unique experience, consider taking a bike tour of the city or going on a Segway tour.

What is the best way to get around Verona?

Verona is a relatively small city and is easy to navigate on foot. However, if you want to cover more ground, there are a few other options. Buses are a convenient way to get around Verona, and there are also plenty of taxis available. Another fun option is to rent a bike or a scooter and explore the city on your own.

What is the best time of year to visit Verona?

The best time to visit Verona is in the spring or fall. During these seasons, the weather is mild and there are fewer tourists. Summer is the busiest time of year in Verona, and temperatures can get quite hot. If you don't mind the crowds, however, summer can be a great time to visit as there are plenty of outdoor concerts and festivals.

What are some of the best day trips from Verona?

Verona is a great base for exploring the surrounding region. Some popular day trip destinations include Lake Garda, which is just a short drive away and is a great spot for swimming, boating, and hiking. Another great option is the city of Mantua, which is home to a beautiful historic center and a number of museums and galleries. For wine lovers, the Valpolicella wine region is just a short drive from Verona and is known for its full-bodied red wines.

What are some good options for accommodations in Verona?

Verona has a wide range of accommodations to choose from, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and apartments. For a luxurious experience, consider staying at the Palazzo Victoria or the Due Torri Hotel. Both of these hotels are located in the historic center of Verona and offer top-notch amenities. For a more budget-friendly option, check out the Hotel San Luca or the Hotel Milano. Both of these hotels are located within walking distance of many of Verona's top attractions.

What are some of the best shopping areas in Verona?

Verona is home to a number of great shopping areas. Some popular options include Via Mazzini, which is a pedestrian shopping street lined with high-end boutiques and designer stores. Piazza delle Erbe is also a great spot for shopping, with plenty of vendors selling souvenirs and local products. For a more unique shopping experience, check out the Mercato di Piazza San Zeno, which is a bustling market selling everything from fresh produce to antiques.

What are some of the best wine bars in Verona?

Verona is located in the heart of Italy's wine country, so it's no surprise that the city is home to some great wine bars. A few notable options include Enoteca Segreta, which is known for its extensive wine list and cozy atmosphere. Vinitaly Wine Club is another great spot, with a wide selection of local wines and a knowledgeable staff. For a more upscale experience, check out Antico Caff Dante, which serves a variety of wines and other drinks in a beautiful historic setting.

What are some of the best parks and outdoor spaces in Verona?

Verona has plenty of green spaces and parks where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. Some popular options include the Giardino Giusti, which is a beautiful Renaissance-era garden with fountains, sculptures, and a maze. The Parco delle Colombare is another great spot, with plenty of walking paths and a large pond. For a more active outdoor experience, consider checking out the Parco della Lessinia, which is a nature reserve with hiking, biking, and skiing trails.