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Verona Holidays - Italian elegance, rich in culture and history
Verona is a small, stylish and hugely significant city in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Elegant Verona offers holiday visitors an eclectic mix of history, architecture, arts and natural scenery. It is perhaps best known for the gargantuan Roman amphitheatre - the third largest built by the Romans - conveniently sited right in the centre of the city. During the summer months a world-renowned open-air Opera festival takes place here, attracting thousands of visitors. Verona also hosts classical and pop concerts during the rest of the year at the unique venue. The city has plenty more to offer besides its amphitheatre, including churches, museums and monuments that span history between the Romans, the Renaissance and the time of Mussolini. Verona is served by Valerio Catullo Airport, located 12km to the southwest of the city centre.
Holidays in Verona - fewer crowds but so much to see and do
Like Rome, Venice and Florence, Verona is incredibly rich in archaeological sites, Medieval architecture and Renaissance art, so for families and couples interested in history, culture and the arts, it’s a gem of a city to visit. As a bonus, Verona is known to be far less crowded with tourists than its counterparts, so although there will be busy times during the peak summer months, you will find room to explore and relax in these beautiful surroundings. Of note are the Roman amphitheatre, or Arena, impressive churches including San Zeno and San Lorenzo, as well as the Romanesque and Gothic red and white striped Duomo. Your holiday in Verona would not be complete without visiting Casa di Giulieta (Juliet‘s House) with its famous balcony, believed to have been Shakespeare’s inspiration for Romeo and Juliet.
Pretty medieval squares feature across the city, now hosting colourful markets and home to atmospheric cafes and restaurants, while for shopping Via Mazzini is lined with designers fashion and jewellery stores. Accommodation in Verona ranges from budget hostels and campsites beyond the city, to big name chains, boutique hotels and sumptuous luxury spa hotels.
Verona Holidays - relaxing Lake Garda close by
If you are staying in Verona for more than a week-end, public transport makes a trip to gorgeous Lake Garda really easy. Buses and trains run regularly to towns on the lake’s southern and eastern shore, so you may wish to head to Desanzano, Sirmione, Malcesine or Garda town. En route, be sure to admire the olive and lemon groves, cypress forests and vineyards of the region.
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