Heres everything you better know to plan a trip to Verona, Italy.
Located in the northern Italian region of Veneto, Verona is about 75 minutes fromVeniceandMilanvia high-speed train.
Today, visitors come from around the world to see sights inspired by the love story.
Palazzo della Ragione in Verona, Italy.Credit:joe daniel price/Getty Images
A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, its furnished with period antiques and works of art.
In the summer, its rooftop restaurant is a popular spot for grilled fish and meat.
Things to Do
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Visit the Casa di Giulietta.
Guest room in Vista Verona.Courtesy of Small Luxury Hotels
See a performance at the Arena.
and once used for gladiator fights and wild animal hunts, De Bonis explains.
The amphitheater’s stunning acoustics and the set designs' grandeur make every performance an unforgettable experience."
Different exhibits in Casa di Giulietta.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Climb the tower at the Museo di Castelvecchio.
Maruzzo recommends visiting theMuseo di Castelvecchio; it holds personal significance as the place she wrote her college thesis.
The museum occupies a 14th-century fortified castle built to protect the city and displays medieval and Renaissance art.
Shopping stalls in Piazza delle Erbe.Jon Hicks/Getty Images
Admire the views from Castel San Pietro.
you could also take the funicular up to this fortified citadel for just 3 round trip.
Take in the eclectic art collection at Palazzo Maffei.
Left: Interior of Romeo Cocktail Bar. Right: Interior of Caffe Monte Baldo.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Inside, an eclectic collection of 600 works spanning 2,000 years is displayed.
Be sure to go up to the rooftop terrace for fantastic views of the piazza.
Drinking a well-made americano while seeing where I used to play ball is priceless.
Left: Interior of Trattoria I Masenini. Right: Interior of Antica Bottega dei Vini.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Theres also a very cool underground speakeasy!
The upstairs space is especially atmospheric, with floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with bottles that seem to glow.
Theres also a full menu of pastas and other dishes.
A person walking through Citta Antica in Verona.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Its the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Verona skyline at sunset," says De Bonis.
The ambiance is warm and welcoming, with wood-beamed ceilings, chandeliers, and checkerboard floors.
The menu combines French influences and local flavors, with a strong emphasis on grilled meat and fish.
Scenes of plazas in Verona, Italy.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
The escargot in potato leek soup and the grilled lobster with tarragon bearnaise sauce are standouts.
For me, the risottos there are a must!
Imago clients love it because it offers an authentic experience away from the more tourist-heavy areas."
Scenes of Verona, Italy.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Pasticceria Flego
Run by two brothers,this pasticceriais beloved for its modern approach to traditional recipes.
There are a handful of locations in Verona, including one on the busy Corso Porta Borsari.
I really like to stroll through the narrow lanes and see the views Ive known for a lifetime.
you could get here by crossing the ancient Ponte Pietra, which connects this neighborhood to the Citta Antica.
This is where the antiques market takes place on the first Sunday of the month.
Every year in April, Verona hostsVinitaly, one of the worlds largest and most important wine fairs.
The closest major international airport is Venice Marco Polo (VCE), which is about 90 minutes away.
Verona is also well connected to the rest ofItaly by train.
Public Transit:Azienda Trasporti Verona(ATV) operates the citys buses.
Taxi:Radio Taxi Veronais the citys taxi company.
Normally, though, fares are calculated based on time and distance traveled.
Download theitTaxiapp or call +39 045 532666 to hail a taxi.
