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Castelvecchio BridgeThe Castelvecchio bridge , also known as the Scaliger bridge , is an infrastructural and military work located in Verona along the Adige river , part of the Castelvecchio fortress and considered the most daring and admirable work of the Veronese Middle Ages. The main arch is considered by some scholars to be even the largest in Europe at the time of its construction, and had a useful size to facilitate the passage of boats.
Castelvecchio MuseumCastelvecchio, originally called the castle of San Martino in Aquaro, is a medieval fort located in the historic center of Verona currently used as the seat of the homonymous civic museum; it is the most important military monument of the Scala family. In January 1944 there was a trial against the six members of the Grand Council of Fascism who, in the session of 25 July 1943, had discouraged Benito Mussolini from the office of Prime Minister.
Piazza BraPiazza Bra is the largest square in Verona, located in its center historical. The piazza is lined with numerous cafés and restaurants, along with several notable buildings. It was one of the popular hangout places in this area and is now a world-famous music venue with regular operatic and contemporary music performances.
Verona ArenaThe Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheater located in the historic center of Verona, an icon of the Venetian city together with the figures of Romeo and Juliet. It is one of the great buildings that have characterized Roman architecture and one of the ancient amphitheaters that has come to us with the best degree of conservation, thanks to the systematic restorations carried out since the sixteenth century; precisely for this reason, despite the numerous transformations it has undergone.
Torre dei LambertiTorre Dei Lamberti is the tallest tower in Verona and an important piece of Verona’s incredible urban structure. Standing 84 meters high the Lamberti Tower is the best place to get a full panoramic view of the UNESCO Listed city of Verona. Climb the 368 steps to the top of the 12th-century tower on a clear day and you’ll be able to make out the mountains of the Lessinia Regional Park off to the north.
Complesso della Cattedrale di VeronaThe cathedral of Verona, whose official name is the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta but also known as the cathedral of Santa Maria Matricolare, from the name of the ancient early Christian church, is the main place of Catholic worship in the city of Verona, the mother church of the homonymous diocese. It is part of an articulated architectural complex, which also includes the Palazzo del Vescovado, the cloister of the Canons, the chapter library, the baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte.
Juliet's HouseJuliet’s house is one of the main attractions of Verona with the most famous balcony in the world. The house that is said to be Juliet's belonged to the dell Capello family, so became the natural backdrop for literature buffs wanting a living glimpse of the story. Couples of all ages swear eternal fidelity here in memory of Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet”.
Scaliger TombsThe Scaliger Tombs in Verona are a funerary complex built by the Della Scala family, who ruled over the city between the 13th and the 14th century. While impressive as a whole, they include one monument that stands out for its magnificence: the one for Cangrande (1291-1329), the most important and famous member of this aristocratic dynasty.
Ponte PietraThe Pietra bridge is the oldest bridge in Verona on the Adige river, the only one remaining from Roman times. Having survived several floods, it was made to shine during the Second World War by retreating German soldiers, then rebuilt by reassembling the stones recovered from the river bed by anastylosis. The bridge was completed in 100 BC, and the Via Postumia from Genoa to Aquileia passed over it.
Roman Theater Archaeological MuseumThe Archaeological Museum at the Roman Theatre was opened in 1924 in the former monastery of Gesuati, which was built in the late 14th century behind the theatre. it contains material from the theatre, from Verona and its hinterland, and from collections acquired over time. The Archaeological Museum at the Roman Theatre, in one of the most attractive and archaeologically important locations in Verona, is an excellent example of a city museum.
Castel San PietroThe Piazzale Castel San Pietro is an ancient fortress built atop the ruins of a viscount’s castle. It was built by Giangaleazzo Visconti in 1398 and was originally joined to the continuous wall around the Socorro. It sits on top of a hill that provides an excellent panoramic view of the city, especially when the sun is going down. Some of the buildings you will see from the San Pietro include the Santa Sofia, San Leonardo, and the San Mattia Castles.
Giusti palace and GardenThe Giusti palace and garden are located in the homonymous street in Verona, near the center and a few tens of meters from Piazza Isolo. The palace was built in the 16th century with a classic U-shaped layout, together with the garden, considered one of the most beautiful examples of an Italian garden. The garden has been modified several times during its long life and was particularly well cared for after the Second World War.
Parco Natura VivaParco Natura Viva is a nature park situated in Bussolengo, in the province of Verona, not far from Lake Garda. There are many species of animals at risk, which the park cares for, and then reinserted in freedom.
Movieland StudiosMovieland Park is an Italian theme park dedicated to the world of cinema, from cartoons to adventure films, including musicals and films. 'horror. It opened in 2002 and is part of the CanevaWorld Resort leisure complex. The park offers some amazing attractions such as Magma and Horror House as well as food outlets and souvenir shops. Several street performances take place in the park. The characters taking part are Lara Croft, Jack Sparrow, Scooby-Doo etc.
GardalandGardaland is the biggest theme park in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, with approximately 3 million visitors per year. Located in the north-east of Italy, it is a major entertainment location suitable for all ages covering an area in excess of 50 hectares with approximately 40 major attractions.
Parco Giardino SigurtàThe Parco Giardino Sigurtà is a naturalistic park of 60 hectares located in Valeggio sul Mincio, in the province of Verona, 8 km from Peschiera del Garda. It won the prize for the most beautiful park in Italy in 2013 and the second most beautiful park in Europe in 2015. Sigurtà Garden Park hosts countless naturalistic and historical attractions.
Santuario Madonna della CoronaThe sanctuary of the Madonna Della Corona is located in the territory of the Municipality of Ferrara di Monte Baldo in the province and diocese of Verona, in a hollow excavated in Mount Baldo. In the 15th century, it was a hermitage; the first church was inaugurated in 1530, after the visit of the bishop Gian Matteo Giberti. It became a sanctuary in 1625 when the knights of Malta had the church rebuilt, which was then completed in 1680.
MincioThe river Mincio begins in the most southern part of Lake Garda at the village of Peschiera del Garda. Some people consider the Mincio as a continuation of the river Sarca with its source on 774m near the village of Pinzolo in the Italian Alps. This river enters Lake Garda in the north between Linfano and Nago-Torbole.
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Basilica di San Zeno MaggioreThe Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore one of the most beautiful and better-preserved examples of Romanesque architecture in the whole of Northern Italy. This large Romanesque basilica, with cloisters and a separate bell tower, was part of a Benedictine monastery that often housed the German Roman emperors. The marvelous building is easy to admire even without an understanding of all the underlying symbolism of the art and style elements.