The Romans might be surprised by the modern day traffic when they cross the Ponte Pietra or enter through the original Roman gates of Porta Leoni in the south and Porta Borsari in the west, but they would still be able to find their way around this city as Verona has retained much of its ancient layout.
The scenic piazzas of Verona dot the city from the “Madonna Verona” in the Piazza Erbe (the site of the ancient Roman forum) to the Piazza dei Signori and the Piazza Bra that leads to Castelvecchio a 14th century fortified castle which is one of the city’s famous landmarks.
The Duomo was built to replace a church destroyed in the 1117 earthquake and together with San Zeno are the most famous churches. The Gothic tombs of the medieval Scaligeri rulers are worth a visit – you will find their family emblem of a ladder all over the city. Walk to the top of San Pietro for magnificent panoramic views of the city.

Famous for... Romeo & Juliet, wine and the arts. Juliet’s balcony is available for a romantic spoof in fact Verona has managed to produce a Romeo and Juliet trail around a series of sites paying homage to the Bard’s play.
The country’s top wine fair Vinitaly takes place in the Valpolicella and Soave regions of Verona.
The opera season embellish every night during the summer months with exquisite productions in the spectacular 20,000 seat Arena which dates from the 1st Century AD and was included in the city walls as an amphitheatre in the 3rd century AD.
The Roman theatre is at the base of San Pietro and offers excellent performances and it is possible to find music everywhere.. from classical and jazz to the alternative music and art of the university.

Do not leave before you... Have visited the 12 Century churches and art museums. Verona can take you by the hand and walk you from the late medieval to early renaissance art styles. See Titian’s Assumption in the Duomo Go to the opera (be advised of late opening times) Have a meal around the Mincio river- eat gelato in Piazza Bra and drink coffee in the Piazza delle Erbe. Pizza is not traditional but you can try the local specialty Cavallo (horse-meat). A visit to Castelvecchio is especially good for families with children who can explore the fortifications. It also houses the city art museum.
Shop along Via Mazzini for Italian originals, Verona’s golden mile between Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe. The Corso Santa Anastasia is a hotbed of authentic antiques.

Getting around:

By air:
Catullo Airport 12 km from the city (VRN) Or Verona Brescia (VBS) Also Marco Polo in Venice and Al Angeli in Treviso.

By bus:
From Brescia airport, do get a Verona Card for access to all the most important attractions and access to the ATV buses

By car:
Follow the A4 towards Padua all the way to Verona

By train:
Verona Porta Nuova is connected with Milan, Venice (bus from Mestre train station to Lido di Jesolo), Treviso, Bologna and Munich