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.
see Juliet's balcony and re-enact scenes
25 things in this story
- Castel San PietroAttractionoffers breathtaking views of Verona
- DuomoMuseumawe-inspiring medieval-era cathedral with extravagant Renaissance interior
- Arena di VeronaAttractionwell worth going inside, hosts spectacular performances
- Val BoragoTrailtrail into a canyon-hewn nature reserve
- CastelvecchioMuseumwalk the medieval ramparts and admire Renaissance art
- Via MazziniNeighborhoodpedestrian-only high street for shopping
- Café CarducciBarfor an espresso, cornetto and plate of fresh fruit
- Funicolare di Castel San PietroSightride the cable car up to Castel San Pietro
- Archaeological Museum at the Roman TheaterMuseumsee ancient artefacts and where they were found
- Ponte PietraSightreconstruction of the original Roman-era bridge
- Basilica di Santa AnastasiaPlace of worshipfeatures frescoes and a holy font
- Piazza delle ErbeNeighborhoodlined with cafes and restaurants
- Via FamaNeighborhoodlanes nearby with good restaurant options
- Pasticceria FlegoRestaurantfor a post-meal coffee and pastry
- Torre dei LambertiSightgives 360-degree views from its watchtower
- Casa di GiuliettaAttractionsee Juliet's balcony and re-enact scenes
- Piazza BràNeighborhoodthe city's main square
- Il DescoRestaurantStoria.
- Al CondominioRestaurantsplurge option with a no-phones policy
- Le Cantine de L’ArenaRestaurantfor live music, mostly jazz
- ArchivioBardiminutive cocktail bar
- Terrazza Bar Al PonteRestaurantriverside cocktail bar
- Grande GiovePubfor a more local experience
- Casa PerbelliniRestaurant
- Elsewhere
- Lake GardaHostelGarda, Italydestination for a cold-water dip