Verona is a city near the Adige River in Veneto, northern Italy and it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Verona is one of the seven chef-lieus of the region and has an approx population of 265,000. It is the second biggest municipality and the third of upper east Italy. The metropolitan territory of Verona spreads a range of 1,426 km2 (550.58 sq mi) and has a populace of 714,274 inhabitants. Considered to be nothing short of a treasure trove by travellers when it comes to music, art, live performances, drama, dance and century old amphitheatres built by the ancient Romans.
Even Shakespeare was touched by the cosmopolitan nature of Verona and found inspiration for three of his plays – Verona has been the setting for Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew and The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
The subtropical climate of Verona makes it a little more humid than the Northern Italy's inland fields, with hot summers and cool, damp winters. This is even after the influence of Lake Garda's Mediterranean climate, which does not have a deep impact on the city. High moisture content or humidity of Verona (particularly in winter) results in mist, primarily from nightfall until late morning.
Verona has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site as it has a several high quality structures. Ancient Roman landmarks from the early Middle Ages were immensely damaged by the earthquake on 3rd January 1117. This led to several reconstructions and the building of the massive Romanesque structure. You can refer to The Carolingian period Versus de Verona contains to learn about the city during the medieval period.
Piazza delle Erbe, close to the Roman forum was constructed by Cangrande I and Cansignorio della Scala I, masters of Verona, utilizing material like marble statues and squares from the Roman manors and spas. While visiting Verona, you must go to the Roman amphitheatre, the Arena, in the Piazza Bra. This structure was built around 30 AD, is ranked as the third largest with only Rome's Colosseum and the coliseum at Capua ahead of it. You can also visit other roman structures like the Roman theatre of Verona.
The Arco dei Gavi (Gavi Arch) still is one of the most popular buildings that were built during the 1st century AD, and even has the engineers name (Lucius Vitruvius Cordone) engraved on it. It can be equally satisfying and romantic while you visit the Porta Borsari, a passage toward the end of Corso Porta Borsari.
Verona is also known as the city of Love and it is best if you visit it with you partner because then you will be able enjoy it to the fullest. There are many tourists who fall so much in love with city that they buy a house or apartment. The citizens of Verona welcome everyone with open arms and make everyone feel at home.
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