Best Things to do in Verona 2024 | Best Cities #101: Verona

102. Verona ITALY 🇮🇹 Score: 178.88

Where Shakespeare's Legacy Meets UNESCO Architecture

Table of Contents

A. About Verona
Nickname: The Little Rome
B. Best Things to Do in Verona in 2024 (Detailed List with Photos and Information)
C. Other Notable Sights and Attractions in Verona
D. Best Day Trips and Excursions from Verona
E. Top 10 List of the Best Things to Do in Verona (including close-by excursions)

A. About Verona

Nickname: The Little Rome

Verona is famous for being the city of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet.

This highly romantic and elegant city on the banks of the Adige River has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its urban structure and architecture. It is one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy.

Whether you are more interested in history, art, the famous opera in the Arena or excellent cuisine, in Verona you can find something to suit you.

The Good:

Verona enjoys a lovely location on the Adige River and an attractive pedestrian core in the large historic center.

Furthermore, the city of Shakespeare’s lovers Romeo and Juliette is a safe and exceptionally clean city, which scores high for its appealing climate.

The food in Verona is delicious.

The Not-So-Good:

Verona is small, quite touristy and among the more expensive cities in Italy.

B. Best Things to Do in Verona in 2024 (Detailed List with Photos and Information)

In total, we count thirty sights in Verona. The following sights contribute to a score of 6.25/10 in this most important category:

# ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATER 6

Famous for its large-scale opera performances, this Roman-era amphitheater is one of the best preserved in the world.

Roman Amphitheater World Heritage Site: since 1991

# PIAZZA DEI SIGNORI 6

Surrounded by beautiful palaces, this elegant square is home to a monument to Dante erected in 1865.

Square

# Old Castle and museum (Castelvecchio and Museo di Castelvecchio) 5.5

Built in 1354, Verona's impressive historic castle houses today the Castelvecchio Museum, dedicated to the history of the castle and paintings by Bellini, Crivelli, Mantegna, Guardi, Tiepolo, Tintoretto, and Pisano.

Castle and Museum | Viewpoint Completed: 1354

# Castelvecchio Bridge (Ponte Scaligero) 5.5

Connected to the Castle Vecchio, this three-arched bridge over the River Adige is constructed from red brick. After the destruction by the retreating Germans in 1945 the bridge was rebuilt in 1951.

Bridge

# CHURCH OF ST ZENO MAGGIORE 5.5

This 11-12th century Basilica is one of the most attractive Romanesque churches in northern Italy. Highlights include the fine bronze doors and the famous triptych by Mantegna depicting the Madonna with Child and Saints.

Church Completed: 11-12th century

# PIAZZA DELLE ERBE 5.5

This beautiful rectangular market square right at the heart of Verona’s historic center is boarded by elegant famous buildings including the Torre dei Lamberti, the Casa dei Giudici, and the ornately frescoed Mazzanti Houses.

Market Square

# Lamberti Tower 5.5

Visitors can ride the elevator or climb up the 368 steps to the top of this brick and stone tower and take in the wonderful panorama of the city.

Climbable Tower | Viewpoint Height: 84 m

# St Peter's castle 5.5

Take the funicular to Castle San Pietro and enjoy the best panoramic view in Verona from the terraces of the castle.

Castle with Viewpoint

# Verona Cathedral 5

Created in a similar style to the Basilica of San Zeno, the Cathedral is the largest and most decorative of all the religious buildings in Verona.

Roman Catholic Cathedral Completed: 1187 | Style: Romanesque style

# Juliet's house (Casa di Giulietta) 5

The Casa di Giulietta is the supposed building from the famous scene in Shakespeare’s play. Visit the museum (which includes Juliet’s balcony), and leave a love note on the wall.

Building | Museum