Lonely PlanetJul 23
How to spend the ultimate long weekend in Verona, Italy
Explore the beguiling city of Verona in a weekend with this itinerary.
destination for a cold-water dip
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- Lake GardaHosteldestination for a cold-water dip
- Elsewhere
- Castel San PietroAttractionVerona, Italyoffers breathtaking views of Verona
- DuomoMuseumVerona, Italyawe-inspiring medieval-era cathedral with extravagant Renaissance interior
- Arena di VeronaAttractionVerona, Italywell worth going inside, hosts spectacular performances
- Val BoragoTrailVerona, Italytrail into a canyon-hewn nature reserve
- CastelvecchioMuseumVerona, Italywalk the medieval ramparts and admire Renaissance art
- Via MazziniNeighborhoodVerona, Italypedestrian-only high street for shopping
- Café CarducciBarVerona, Italyfor an espresso, cornetto and plate of fresh fruit
- Funicolare di Castel San PietroSightVerona, Italyride the cable car up to Castel San Pietro
- Archaeological Museum at the Roman TheaterMuseumVerona, Italysee ancient artefacts and where they were found
- Ponte PietraSightVerona, Italyreconstruction of the original Roman-era bridge
- Basilica di Santa AnastasiaPlace of worshipVerona, Italyfeatures frescoes and a holy font
- Piazza delle ErbeNeighborhoodVerona, Italylined with cafes and restaurants
- Via FamaNeighborhoodVerona, Italylanes nearby with good restaurant options
- Pasticceria FlegoRestaurantVerona, Italyfor a post-meal coffee and pastry
- Torre dei LambertiSightVerona, Italygives 360-degree views from its watchtower
- Casa di GiuliettaAttractionVerona, Italysee Juliet's balcony and re-enact scenes
- Piazza BràNeighborhoodVerona, Italythe city's main square
- Il DescoRestaurantVerona, ItalyStoria.
- Al CondominioRestaurantVerona, Italysplurge option with a no-phones policy
- Le Cantine de L’ArenaRestaurantVerona, Italyfor live music, mostly jazz
- ArchivioBarVerona, Italydiminutive cocktail bar
- Terrazza Bar Al PonteRestaurantVerona, Italyriverside cocktail bar
- Grande GiovePubVerona, Italyfor a more local experience
- Casa PerbelliniRestaurantVerona, Italy