Tourist Attractions in Verona

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Verona

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About Verona

Romantic and ancient Verona is a city where the great legacy of the Roman Empire and the lost poetry of the Italian Middle Ages have been preserved. Antique amphitheatres still gather hundreds of spectators during theatre festivals, and in Romanesque temples of VII-X centuries services are held as in former epochs.

Time has long since stopped on the streets of Verona. It seems that in the houses of the XIII century still live noble families, Montecchi and Capuletti continue their age-old vendetta, and the beautiful Juliet is about to go out on her balcony to tell the moon and stars about her love for the young Romeo.

Verona is a famous and important tourist centre of Italy. The beauty of the city’s architecture and natural landscapes attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world, and the beautiful love story invented by Shakespeare attracts enthusiastic couples in love like a magnet.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Verona

Juliet’s House

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72371 reviews

A 13th-century house on Via Capello. This is where, according to the legendary Shakespearean tragedy, the young Juliet Capuleti lived with her family. There is a statue of the heroine in the courtyard, a famous balcony overlooking the courtyard and a museum in the house itself. This romantic place is constantly flooded with tourists, with lovers from all over the world trying to capture a kiss under Juliet’s balcony or stick a note of wishes on the wall.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tomba di Giulietta

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5040 reviews

The tomb is a red marble sarcophagus located in the crypt of the Franciscan monastery of San Francesco Al Corso. It is believed that the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet ended here (the lovers took poison). The tomb is as popular as Juliet’s House, with hundreds of people coming here every day. There is an opinion that the attraction was specially created in the XX century to attract more tourists to Verona.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

La Cantina di Romeo

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2099 reviews

The 14th-century Nogarola family home, where Shakespeare fans and locals believe Romeo lived. The building is a strong medieval structure. The exterior façade is Romanesque, while the upper floors are Gothic. The Montecchi family never owned the building. Romeo’s House is only 150 metres from Juliet’s House. The building is privately owned, so you can only see it from the outside.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Piazza Bra

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One of Verona’s central squares, the public and commercial centre of the city. The piazza is so large that it is considered the largest in all of Italy. The facades of palazzos from the 17th and 19th centuries face the square. The space is decorated with a monument in honour of King Victor Emmanuel II and a sculptural group depicting Italian partisans. The square is also home to an amphitheatre dating back to the Ancient Roman era.

Verona Arena

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140765 reviews

An ancient theatre that is still used for its intended purpose. Every year, opera festivals are held here, bringing together the best troupes from all over the world. The amphitheatre hosts all kinds of concerts, festive performances and large-scale musical events. The Arena di Verona was built before the Roman Coliseum – in the 40s of the first century AD. The attraction can be visited outside the concert as part of a guided tour.

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Piazza dei Signori

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4916 reviews

A medieval square that has always been the seat of the town’s municipal government. It is now a popular tourist attraction. There is a monument to Dante Alighieri in the square. The poet lived in the Palazzo Podesta for 13 years at the invitation of Can Grande dela Scala, the lord of Verona. Dante was banished from his native Florence and wandered around different cities until his death.

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Piazza delle Erbe

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14075 reviews

Verona’s oldest square, built on the site of a Roman forum. The piazza is surrounded by historical buildings from different eras. Here you can admire the Gothic Merchants’ House, the building of the People’s Bank of Verona, the Mazzanti House, the Palazzo del Comune. The central composition is the fountain of the Madonna of Verona, erected in the XIV century. The statue of Our Lady was created on the basis of a 4th century Roman prototype.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Palazzo Maffei Casa Museo

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793 reviews

A palace from the XV-XVII centuries, a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque architecture. The façade is decorated with statues of Roman gods, elegant balconies, arches and semi-columns. Adjoining the building is the austere brick tower del Gardello with a 15th century clock face. Opposite the palace is the St Mark’s Column with a winged lion, a symbol of the Venetian Republic, as Verona was for a time a Venetian possession.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Castelvecchio Museum

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16106 reviews

Medieval defence on the Adige River, built to create a barrier to enemy ships. The castle was built after the Della Scala family came to power. Thanks to Castelvecchio, Verona became a real fortress city by the middle of the 14th century. In the courtyard there is a statue of Can Grande della Scala, inside the castle there is a museum with collections of weapons, paintings, ceramics and jewellery.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare

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7730 reviews

One of the city’s main cathedrals, built in the severe Romanesque style. The cathedral was built in the late 12th century and modernised in the 15th century. The interior is in the later Gothic style, with red columns, blue vaults with golden stars and “airy” arches. The cathedral contains unique works of art and objects preserved from the XII-XV centuries.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

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7085 reviews

Romanesque church built on the site of the tomb of Zinon of Verona, the first local bishop. The basilica was built in the X century under the Emperor Otto the Great, in the XII-XIII centuries some elements were replaced and several additions were added. In this form, the temple stood until the XIX century, until it fell into disrepair. The basilica was restored in 1993, after which it was reopened to the public.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM

Basilica di San Lorenzo, Verona

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343 reviews

An 8th century Catholic church founded in honour of St Lawrence of Rome. In those distant times the church was outside the city limits, now it is part of the central part of Verona. Although the building has been rebuilt several times, its architecture is a striking example of the early Romanesque style. The church interior has been preserved from the twelfth century. Inside are the tombs of the noble families of Trivella and Nogarola.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Basilica di Santa Anastasia

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4361 reviews

The Dominican Church of St Anastasia, built between 1290 and 1481. The exterior facade of the church is rather modest, but the interior impresses with the splendour and luxury of the decoration. The interior of the basilica consists of marble columns, picturesque frescoes on the vaulted ceiling, sculptures, chapels and brilliant altars of the noble families of Verona. The interior of the Basilica of Santa Anastasia is richer than that of the Cathedral.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM

Scaliger Tombs

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1058 reviews

Gothic tombstones of members of the Scaliger family, rulers of Verona from the 13th to 14th centuries. There are three arches in total – Can Grande I della Scala, Cancignorio and Mastino II. Next to them are the tombs of some other members of the family. The arches are considered an outstanding example of the Gothic architectural style. They are located next to the 7th century church of Santa Maria Antica, which served as a palace chapel during the Scaligerian reign.

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Arco dei Gavi

 4.6/5

1566 reviews

Ancient Roman triumphal arch built in the 1st century AD in honour of the noble family of Gavia, designed by the architect Lucius Cerdon. Until the 16th century, it was used as a city gate, and in the following centuries craftsmen’s shops and retail outlets were built around the arch. At the beginning of the 19th century, under Napoleon Bonaparte, the arch was dismantled and moved to the amphitheatre. It was restored and returned to its original location in 1932.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Porta Borsari

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5919 reviews

An ancient gate from the Roman Empire, built in the 1st century AD. In the Middle Ages, the structure served as a military outpost and barracks for the city’s garrison, as well as a customs station to collect fees from traders. The façade has Latin inscriptions dating back to the 3rd century AD. The gate is not badly preserved, considering its age of 20 centuries. The name “Porta Borsari” dates back to the Late Middle Ages.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Porta Leoni

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1663 reviews

An ancient Roman gate and outpost that fulfilled defensive functions. Like the Porta Borsari, the Porta Leoni appeared in the first century AD and was part of Verona’s defences. Only part of the façade and the base of the towers have survived. According to research, the gate reached a height of 13 metres. “Porta Leoni means “lion’s gate”, a name that originated in the Middle Ages.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Porta Nuova

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5858 reviews

A city gate built in the 16th century to strengthen Verona’s defence. At the end of the 18th century, the French conquerors removed the emblems of the Republic of Venice from the facade, and in the middle of the 19th century the structure was rebuilt by the Austrians, who gained control of Verona after the Congress of Vienna. Despite the modernisation, the central part of the gate has retained its original medieval appearance.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Torre dei Lamberti

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2939 reviews

The tower is located in Piazza Erbe and is the tallest building in Verona (83 metres high). It was built by the Lamberti family in the 12th century and was only 37 metres high at the time. Over time, the tower has grown to its current size. The structure is decorated with ancient clocks and bells that once heralded the beginning of war. If you wish, you can climb up to the observation deck and admire the views of Verona.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Teatro Romano

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The ruins of an ancient theatre on the slope of St Peter’s Hill. Throughout the Middle Ages, the building fell into disrepair. The Lombards built houses on its territory, and it was even the residence of one of the Ostgothic kings. The theatre was dug up in 1830, when the site was being cleared of old buildings. Thanks to the fact that it was underground for a long time, almost all parts of the structure are well preserved. In summer, opera performances take place on the theatre grounds.

Museo Archeologico al Teatro Romano

 4.5/5

3758 reviews

The museum is housed in a former monastery near the Roman Theatre. The museum was organised at the beginning of the 20th century. The collection was enriched by private collections and donations. The museum has many antique exhibits: sculptures, mosaics, ceramics, bronze statuettes, crockery and other artefacts. The preserved monastery church with frescoes from the 16th century is also part of the museum exposition.

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Ponte Scaligero

 4.7/5

13895 reviews

A 16th century bridge built by the ruler of Can Grande II della Scala. It links Castelvecchio Castle with the left bank of the Adige River. The bridge was intended to ensure the quick and inconspicuous escape of the Can Grande in the event of a popular uprising. The landmark did not survive in its original form, as it was blown up in 1945 by German troops. The ball bridge was rebuilt from fragments in the 1950s.

Open time

Monday: 1:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Ponte Pietra

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14043 reviews

An ancient arched bridge from the 1st century AD, which has been reconstructed and rebuilt several times over the long centuries of its existence. The bridge was once part of the Roman Postumie Road, which led from Genoa to the Alps. Like the Scaliger Bridge, it was rebuilt from rubble after being destroyed during World War II. The Ponte Pietra was the very first stone bridge in Verona, and today it is the only surviving ancient pontoon in the city.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Giusti Garden

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4445 reviews

Palace and park complex on the hilly slopes in the eastern part of Verona. It is a 16th century palace surrounded by a landscaped park. The area once belonged to the Tuscan Giusti family. The complex is designed in classical Mediterranean style: the park is planted with cypresses and thuja, numerous alleys are decorated with antique statues and fountains. The estate has been visited by Cosimo de Medici, Mozart, Goethe and the Russian Emperor Alexander II.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Verona

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The largest Italian lake lying at the foot of the Alps. It is located a few dozen kilometres from Verona. Its shape resembles a medieval weapon of the same name, hence its distinctive name. The surroundings of the lake are a popular and prestigious resort, long favoured by tourists. Along the picturesque shores stretch cosy towns with hotels and excellent infrastructure.