The myth of Romeo and Juliet

Romantic itineraries

Why is “Romeo and Juliet” set in Verona? Where is Romeo and Juliet’s house located? What is inside Juliet’s tomb? These are just a few of the questions that pique the curiosity of visitors to Verona. Learning about the connections between Shakespeare’s tragedy and the city’s landmarks offers a unique way to discover Verona – through the timeless lens of love. In this section, you’ll find insights on these topics. Enjoy your reading.

Verona walls

Almost ten kilometers of walls wind around the historic center of Verona, a heritage of history but also an unexpected journey through nature.

Dante Alighieri in the Veronese years

Verona was Dante’s residence of choice for many years after his exile from Florence. A close bond with the Scaligeri family and with local history.

Verona and the Adige river

The second river of Italy crosses the heart of Verona, creates its shape, determines its history, its economy and landscape.

Churches and spiritual places

It is said that Verona is a “little Jerusalem”: a Holy Land of historical-artistic stratifications, from the pagan to the early Christian age, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, up to the present day.