Verona and the Arena
With its many facets, Verona, a city of very ancient origins once ruled by the Della Scala family, charms and surprises thousands of visitors from all over the world. Art, culture, nature, oeno-gastronomy... in every corner of Verona and its province there is something to discover.
Its historic center, one of Unesco’s World Heritage Sites, is rich of works of art renowned all over the world: the Arena, the Roman Theater, the Roman Stone Bridge, Castelvecchio, the Duomo, the Basilica of San Zeno.
The famous William Shakespeare also found inspiration in the magical atmosphere of Verona for one of his most important works: Romeo and Juliet. Juliet’s balcony is almost a mandatory destination for all the people in love who visit Verona. Walking among the narrow alleys one discovers striking views and characteristic small restaurants and taverns where to taste the traditional dishes: the boiled meats with pearà sauce, the polenta with the pastissada, the pasta and bean soup, the salami and the famous risotto varieties.
Verona and its surroundings
Lake GardaPossibilities of excursions on the shores of Lake Garda and its surroundings: artistic, cultural and naturalistic, plus sports and pure fun...
The mountains
Together with the Adige valley, the Adige river separates the two mountainous regions of the Province of Verona: the Monte Baldo to the west and the vast plateau of the Lessinia to the east. The Veronese mountains offer uncountable views of their striking landscapes that can be discovered during all seasons.
The Hills
Close to the lake, the mountains and the city, the Veronese hills are known for their excellent wines, the Valpolicella, the Amarone, the Recioto, the Soave, the Bardolino, the Custoza and the wines of the “terra dei forti” in the Valdadige region.
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