Top places to visit in Verona

• Verona San Zeno Bronze Doors

  medieval-art · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 11th-12th century Romanesque bronze doors of San Zeno Maggiore basilica — the most important medieval bronze doors in Italy, with 48 panels depicting biblical scenes and the life of San Zeno, the work of multiple medieval artists.

• Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta)

  Historic Building · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 14th-century palazzo identified by tradition as the home of Shakespeare's Juliet, with the famous balcony that inspired the play. The courtyard walls are covered in millions of love-note chewing-gum stickers and a bronze Juliet statue…

• Arena di Verona

  Roman Amphitheatre · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A Roman amphitheatre completed in 30 AD, with a seating capacity of 22,000 — the third-largest surviving Roman arena. Still hosts summer opera performances (June–August) attracting 500,000 visitors annually. The acoustic quality without…

• Piazza delle Erbe

  Market Square · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Verona's oldest square, site of the Roman forum, now a colourful daily market surrounded by frescoed medieval palaces, the Mazzanti Houses, the Domus Mercatorum, and a 14th-century fountain topped by the Madonna Verona. One of Italy's…

• Castelvecchio & Scaligero Bridge

  Castle Museum · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 14th-century Scaligeri family fortress on the Adige, redesigned internally by Carlo Scarpa in 1964 in a masterwork of museographic architecture. The Castelvecchio Museum contains Pisanello, Mantegna, and Veronese, while the Scaligero…

• Verona Sirmione Roman Spa Town

  peninsula-town · 4.8 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Sirmione — the dramatic peninsula extending into Lake Garda with the 13th-century Scaligero Castle, the Roman thermal baths, the Grotte di Catullo Roman villa, and the medieval old town.

• Piazza Bra & Arena di Verona

  public square · 4.8 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Verona's grandest square dominated by the 1st-century Roman Arena — the world's third-largest surviving amphitheatre (capacity 15,000); still hosting opera every summer since 1913.

• Lake Garda

  lake day trip · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Europe's largest lake is just 30 km from Verona; the southern shore towns of Peschiera, Sirmione (Roman spa ruins) and Bardolino are easily reached by train or car for a scenic day trip.

• Verona Roman Bridge Ponte Pietra Sunset

  roman-bridge · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Ponte Pietra Roman bridge over the Adige River at sunset — the 1st-century BC Roman bridge that survived WWII (the remaining arch is the only Roman bridge remnant in Verona), with the spectacular sunset over the river.

• Verona Castelvecchio Bridge

  medieval-bridge · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Ponte Scaligero (Castelvecchio Bridge) over the Adige — the spectacular 14th-century fortified bridge attached to Castelvecchio Castle, considered one of the most beautiful medieval bridges in Italy.

• Verona Opera Festival Outdoor

  opera-festival · 4.9 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Verona Opera Festival in the Roman Arena — the world's most spectacular outdoor opera festival held in summer in the 2000-year-old Roman amphitheatre, with productions of Aida, Carmen, and other classics under the stars.

• Verona Mantua Day Trip Gonzaga

  renaissance-city · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A day trip from Verona to Mantua (Mantova) — the UNESCO Renaissance city ruled by the Gonzaga family, with the spectacular Palazzo Ducale, the Palazzo Te (Giulio Romano), and the magnificent surrounding lakes.

Things to do

• Verona Arena Tour Museum · 1.5 h · from EUR 23 per person
• Juliet's House Visit Sightseeing · 1 h · from EUR 14 per person
• Verona Arena Opera Evening Experience Cultural · 5 h · from EUR 74 per person
• Lake Garda Day Trip Day Trip · 9 h · from EUR 59 per person
• Verona Opera Performance Entertainment · 4 h · from EUR 77 per person
• Verona Walking Tour Walking Tour · 2 h · from EUR 16 per person
• Valpolicella Wine Tour Food Drink · 5 h · from EUR 50 per person
• Verona Opera at the Arena Show · 4 h · from EUR 66 per person

Day trips and tours

• Verona Arena Opera + City Walking Tour 3 h · from EUR 25
• Romeo & Juliet Verona Walking Tour 2 h · from EUR 16

Where to stay in Verona

• Arena Centre about EUR 140 per night

  Walk to the Roman Arena, Juliet's House, and Piazza Bra; best location for sightseeing

Hotels

• Hotel Palazzo Victoria 5-star · INR 11,000 to INR 25,000 per night
• Hotel Gabbia D'Oro 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 100,000 per night
• Due Torri Hotel, Verona 5-star · EUR 280 to EUR 850 per night
• Hotel Aurora Verona 3-star · INR 4,500 to INR 9,500 per night
• Hotel Due Torri Verona 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 100,000 per night
• Hotel Torcolo 3-star · EUR 85 to EUR 180 per night

Where to eat

• Antica Bottega del Vino italian, venetian, wine_bar · about EUR 85 per person
• Caffè Dante italian, venetian, brasserie · about EUR 45 per person
• Trattoria al Pompiere italian, venetian, traditional · about EUR 75 per person
• Caffè Wallner italian, venetian, brasserie · about EUR 45 per person
• Roma Cafe italian, modern, brasserie · about EUR 30 per person
• Caffè Filippini italian, venetian, brasserie · about EUR 35 per person
• Pizzeria Du de Cope italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 22 per person
• Ristorante Re Teodorico italian, modern · about EUR 85 per person

Getting to Verona

Airport: Verona (VRN)

How visitors arrive in Verona

• Train to Porta Nuova By train from Milan, Venice · common

  Porta Nuova is the main station, on the Milan-Venice high-speed line and the Brenner line. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Fly into Verona Villafranca By air from Verona Airport · common

  Mostly budget flights; a shuttle bus links it to Porta Nuova. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Fly into Venice, then bus and train By air from Venice Marco Polo · possible

  A larger alternative with onward connections to Verona. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Car via motorway By road from Northern Italy and Europe · possible

  Verona lies where two European transport corridors meet. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• VeronaAirLink bus (line 199)

  VeronaAirLink line 199 runs between Villafranca airport and Verona Porta Nuova station. Buses stop in front of the terminal and can be crowded. Source: airdolomiti.eu

Getting around

• Bus

  Verona's main station is a walk from the old town, and city buses also run from the station to the Arena in Piazza Bra.

  ATV Verona tickets and bus

• Walking

Paying

• On the airport bus the driver takes cash only. Stop machines take cash or card. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Safety and scams to avoid

• Juliet's House Souvenir Overpricing

  Via Cappello near Juliet's House

  Shops near the attraction charge 3–5× normal prices for Romeo & Juliet memorabilia

  How to avoid it: Buy souvenirs in the city centre away from the attraction

Best time to visit Verona

• Jan 7°C
• Feb 10°C
• Mar 15°C
• Apr 19°C
• May 24°C
• Jun 28°C
• Jul 30°C
• Aug 30°C
• Sep 25°C
• Oct 19°C
• Nov 13°C
• Dec 8°C

More in Italy

• Rome
• Venice
• Florence
• Milan
• Naples
• Cinque Terre

Frequently asked questions about Verona

What are the top-rated places to visit in Verona?

The highest-rated places in our Verona guide are Verona Opera Festival Outdoor, Arena di Verona, Verona Sirmione Roman Spa Town, Piazza Bra & Arena di Verona, Lake Garda.

Where should I stay in Verona?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Verona: Arena Centre.

How do I get around Verona?

Ways to get around Verona covered in our guide: City bus, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Verona?

Scams reported to us for Verona include Juliet's House Souvenir Overpricing. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Verona?

Average daytime highs in Verona run from 7°C in Jan to 30°C in Jul.

Which airport is nearest to Verona?

The nearest airport to Verona has the code VRN.