City Guide: Verona

     “IN fair Verona, where we lay our scene...”

     The words immortalised by William Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet capture the essence of this absolutely stunning city.

     And he was not the only author inspired by the city’s beauty. It also featured in Dante Alighieri’s ‘Divine Comedy’.

     It was visited by Julius Caesar, Goethe, Stendhal and Paul Valery in its vast history and will undoubtedly impress anyone. Located in northern Italy, Verona is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Europe. Numerous monuments and remains are left from the time of the ancient Romans onwards. The current city centre, for instance, used to be a Roman military settlement.

     Since the city is so popular and rather small, hotels are quite expensive in Verona. Thus, it is worth booking in advance with Booked.net which offers a great deal for money and a wide range of options. From cheap hotels to luxury Verona accommodation check out the listings at our website.

     Verona is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list due to the importance and value of its historic architecture. The main tourist attractions in Verona are:

     The Arena, built around 30AD, which is 139m in length 110m in width

- The Roman theatre constructed in the 1st century BC

- Piazza delle Erbe, which is one of the most historic squares in Italy with its numerous ancient remains and the fountain of Madonna Verona;

- Piazza dei Signori with the Dante statue dominating it as well as a few buildings constructed by Palladio

- San Zeno Maggiore Church built in 1125 in Romanesque style

- Museo Archeologico – a famous historical museum with a great collection of Roman artifacts

- Casa di Giulietta – Juliette’s house renowned as being a key setting in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

     That list of attractions is far from exhaustive. There are much more things to see and do in Verona. Museo di Castelvecchio, Sant'Anastasia church, the largest square – piazza Bra and the historic theatre located nearby are all worth seeing. If you are looking for a club to relax in at night, you could stop by at Alter Ego Club – one of the most famous night clubs in the city. If you are interested in spending evening listening to live music, you should visit Cappa Cafe, Invidia, Ferro's or Lucille Rock 'n' Roll House. If you are a fan of classical music, Verona’s Arena is the place to enjoy it.

     Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend or just want a break from your everyday routine, Verona is the place to go. History lives in this city. It is worth taking some time to walk around and appreciate the grand heritage Verona has preserved through the centuries. Book a hotel through Booked.net to get the best deal on somewhere special to stay in Verona.

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