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Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\n

The places to visit in Verona for a first glimpse of the city are centered around the three main squares. Piazza Bra, dominated by the Arena amphitheater\u2014a symbol of Verona\u2019s Roman origins\u2014the medieval city walls, which bear witness to the era of the Free Commune, the colorful palaces from the Venetian-Renaissance period, and the austere profiles of the Gran Guardia and Barbieri palaces, symbols of the city\u2019s military role, especially during the Austro-Hungarian era.<\/p>\n

The heart of Verona, however, is Piazza delle Erbe, with its ancient medieval houses, market stalls, and caf\u00e9s, and the adjacent Piazza dei Signori with its inner courtyards\u2014the political hub during the Scaliger and Venetian rule\u2014enclosed by crenellated palaces, soaring towers, and the Gothic silhouette of the Scaliger crypt.<\/p>\n

Verona also opens up to its hilly landscape, with sweeping views and glimpses of the sky that you can admire along the banks of the Adige River, on the ancient Pietra and Scaligero bridges.<\/p>\n

Finally, you can certainly dedicate the conclusion to the places associated with the ancient legend of Romeo and Juliet.<\/p>\n

Tour duration<\/strong>: 2 hours.<\/p>\n

Price<\/strong>: starting from \u20ac140<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

To learn more: Tips for visiting Verona<\/h2>\n

Like many other art cities in Italy, Verona is also brimming with artistic, historical, and cultural treasures waiting to be discovered.
\nSome are housed in museums and churches, but in Verona, many attractions are right out in the open. For this reason, whether you\u2019re visiting Verona for the first time or it\u2019s been a while since your last visit, we recommend exploring it on foot first.
\nThe historic center of our city is, in fact, compact, mostly pedestrian-friendly, and easy to explore without needing to take public transportation.<\/p>\n

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Of course, you can consider a walk through the historic center a \u201cmust,\u201d because it allows you to immerse yourself in the heart of Verona, but for a more scenic exploration, we recommend a private car or the convenient funicular, to enjoy the splendid panoramic terraces overlooking the hills of Verona, or a more active option, such as a bicycle, to explore even the more outlying historic neighborhoods, like San Zeno and Veronetta.<\/p>\n

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Exploring the city\u2019s iconic landmarks can certainly be combined with exploring its culinary and shopping scenes.<\/p>\n

Your guide will always be happy to recommend restaurants and historic taverns where you can sample Veronese culinary specialties, as well as point you toward shops, boutiques, and historic stores where you can find quality items.<\/p>\n

The beauty of a journey lies, in fact, in combining an exploration of the place\u2019s history with its contemporary aspects, allowing you to truly \u201cimmerse\u201d yourself in the local culture and traditions.<\/p>\n

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Pictures: by Z S<\/a> at Unsplash<\/a> and by sea_and_sunset<\/a> at Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A visit through the centuries and styles, a first approach to get closer to the spirit of the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":941,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nThe "great classics" of a general visit to Verona - Best Verona Guides<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Places to visit in Verona: discover what to see in Verona and get ideas for a more comprehensive - and even off-the-beaten-path - tour of the city.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bestveronaguides.it\/en\/the-great-classics-of-a-general-visit-to-verona\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The "great classics" of a general visit to Verona - 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