Verona for the first time
A first approach to the city cannot fail to include the medieval squares, the vision of the Arena, and a walk along the banks of river Adige.
Verona at the time of Rome
The impressive classical architectural heritage of Verona testifies to its fundamental role within the Roman state.
In fact, the focus is primarily on the Arena, Verona’s iconic monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which today serves as a venue for international events, particularly opera performances. Discover Roman Verona and its classical influences in the articles below—they’ll amaze you.
The golden age of Verona: the Scaligeri dynasty
Charming, brimming with places to discover, and with a history deeply intertwined with the fortunes of the era’s most prominent families: medieval Verona captivates with its intricate power struggles and the decisions of the lords who made it a hub of art during this tumultuous period of history.
This journey deserves to be explored in depth, and in this section you’ll find articles and insights that bring it to life. Enjoy your reading.
Under the wing of San Marco: four centuries of Venetian rule in Verona
The long Venetian dominion over Verona can be seen in every architectural, urban and artistic area of the city.
Verona between Napoleon, Austria and the Risorgimento
Being in the middle of great military disputes, Verona experienced a completely unprecedented political and architectural turning point in the nineteenth century.
The twentieth century in Verona: great history, artistic eclecticism and new urbanization
The “least explored” century is an authentic surprise when you visit Verona, with many remarkable historical facts to discover and a large spectrum of artistic inspirations.
Nature around Verona
Parks and gardens, both public and private, offer a usefule “way out” from the beaten tracks, from the crowds and from the summer heat of the city centre.
Veronetta, the “rive gauche” of Verona
The left bank of the Adige, less visited than the historic center, is nevertheless just as ancient, with the advantage of having remained very authentic.
The Jewish area and the Synagogue
In the ancient heart of Verona, around the Synagogue, it is still possible to identify the places inhabited in the past by the Jewish community.
A frescoed city
“Urbs picta”, a painted city, was the nickname of Verona in the Renaissance, due to the tradition of frescoing the facades of many houses.