Situated two hours away from Venice, Verona is an ancient city in the VENETO REGION of northern Italy. It was taken by the Roman Empire in the first century, and here you have a preserved city that has developed over the past 2,000 years, having a mix of Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance architecture. Thus, the whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Above all, the city is famous for two SHAKESPEARE plays: ROMEO AND JULIET and THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA. Thus, a fictional CASA CAPULETI in Verona was renovated to attract tourists, and it is considered Juliet's house in Shakespeare's play. Many visitors go there to see Juliet's balcony and leave love letters asking her for some guidance. In the courtyard, there is also a bronze statue of Juliet.
In Verona, you will also find a 1st-century ROMAN ARENA, the largest opera house in Italy. You can visit it during the day or plan your trip during the SUMMER OPERA SEASON.
It is good to say that you are near LAKE GARDA, the largest lake in Italy and a stunning area to relax and enjoy nature.
