Day trip to Lake Garda

Lake Garda is a must-do if you're searching for a day excursion from Verona. You can hire a private cab or rent a vehicle and drive yourself to Lake Garda, which is just about an hour and fifteen minutes from Verona. Lake Garda is renowned for its beautiful scenery, amazing food, breathtaking views, and many other things. You may simply unwind with delicious cuisine and a bottle of wine while spending the day by the lake. Since you are so close, it would be cruel not to explore this lovely location for a day trip. Verona should definitely be on your bucket list for your next vacation. Unwind and relax in the romantic city and explore the architecture and cuisines as well.

Wine and Food Tour

Amongst many other things, two things come to mind whenever we picture Italy: excellent Italian cuisine and mouth watering wine. Verona has to offer some of the most exquisite and versatile food and wine. From pasta’s, delicious neapolitan pizzas and of course the wine. As a tourist the best option is to take a guided tour so that you don’t end up at the worst rated places and also throw around money in vain. So, if you wish to simplify your experience of both, join a walking tour. You may enjoy the greatest food and wine that Verona has to offer by taking a tour, which will take you to all the top locations. The good news is that you won't have to worry about missing anything!

Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

This beautiful church, in contrast to the cathedral, is situated a little beyond the major tourist centre and thus distant from the noise and commotion. From Piazza Brà, it takes roughly 15 minutes to get there. Perhaps one of Italy's finest exquisite Romanesque churches is the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore. Its structure is much more regal compared to many other cathedrals and is not as pretentious. A standout feature is the nearby cloister.

Verona Cathedral Complex

The "Cathedral Complex" is the name given to the collection of structures that make up the Verona Cathedral. The main cathedral, the Sant' Elena Canons' Church, the San Giovanni in Fonte Baptistery, the Canons' Cloister, and the Chapter Library are all located inside one structure. With its Roman and Gothic elements, the church, or cathedral, is an excellent example of beautiful architecture and is worth witnessing from the street also. Obviously, you may also go inside the church and explore the beauty.

Churches

You can't miss the fact that Verona has several magnificent religious structures. None of which are as magnificent as the Cathedral of Siena. Nevertheless, we'd like to show you to Verona's two most well-known churches.

Castelvecchio & Ponte Scaligero

Trapped due to some bad weather? Don't let your spirits down. Consider taking a trip to the museum? In this situation, our best bet goes to Castelveccios. Within this cluster of mediaeval castles, there is currently an art gallery waiting to be explored by you. Take in some art in the midst of the touristy crowds on the streets of Verona. Of course, you might want to keep standing outdoors and admire Castelvecchio or its interior plaza but the insides are as beautiful. Explore the Museo di Castelvecchio art gallery if you want to see the premises from the inside as well. The voyage through Veronese paintings from the Gothic era to the 17th century awaits you here. A paradise for art enthusiasts who will likely find the displays to be more fascinating. However, even for general people the visit to Castelveccio will end very well. You must unquestionably walk along Castelveccio's Ponte Scaligero after visiting the museum. Another of Verona's finest stunning and magnificent bridges is this mediaeval one. It's also worthwhile to make the trip to see the Arco dei Gavi, which is perched on the riverbed just northeast of Castelveccio. For a quick break from touring, use the chairs directly in front of it.

Giardino Giusti

Take a diversion to the picturesque Giardino Giusti if you desire a breather after taking in Verona's old centre. You will find Mediaeval Italian gardens artworks in this beautifully positioned historical property. You keep ascending upward from the Palazzo Giusti's entryway. We think the location on the patio is wonderful. A rather stunning perspective of the city may be had from this point. The road then proceeds beyond the fortress and ascends to the city wall, which was constructed in the fourteenth century. At dusk, the panoramic view of Verona is especially lovely.

Squares worthy of a visit

The old town of Verona is a miniature piece of artwork. (We would like to point out that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.) The most stunning nooks and blocks are not difficult to locate. We'd like to quickly run through some of the most popular and, in our opinion, most stunning squares. Piazza Brà: The central square in Verona was already merely mentioned above. Due to the location of the enormous Verona Arena, it is difficult to overlook. Piazza Brà is a fairly popular tourist place. We suggest visiting early if you want to take pictures of gorgeous structures without any other people in them. Piazza delle Erbe: The most important plaza in the maze of streets that makes up Verona's old town is Piazza delle Erbe. Perhaps one of Verona's ancient streets, the Piazza delle Erbe served as the theater during the Roman era. From Monday through Saturday, there is a bazaar held there throughout the day. Tourists and locals get together for an aperitivo in the night. From Torre dei Lamberti, you can take in the square from a bird's-eye viewpoint. Piazza dei Signori: The picturesque Piazza dei Signori is just around the corner from Piazza delle Erbe. Even while it is typically a little less crowded here, the square is nonetheless really attractive. The Palazzo del Governo and other towering buildings from the Scaliger era border its perimeter. Another Renaissance relic that captures the eye is the Loggia di Fra Giocondo. Observe the Scaliger tombs by passing through the arches at the block's northernmost corner. Wow!

Torre dei Lamberti

Including its remarkable 84-metre elevation above the ground, the Torre dei Lamberti stands over every other nearby structure. With that, you probably already understand what we'd want to say: The view from the summit is just amazing and well worthy of witnessing! You could take the stairway if you're particularly feeling athletic but you should know that you must ascend 368 levels. Alternatively, you can take the elevator and arrive at the viewing in a very leisurely fashion. (Take note: You must ascend the final two stories on foot.) A stunning panoramic view in every direction is waiting for you when you reach the summit. In particular, we thought the view towards Piazza delle Erbe was quite breathtaking. Knowing the internet, which Tip: It's pretty simple to capture pictures through the net, which would be presumably intended to keep the birds out. However, capturing good insta worthy pictures is a little trickier due to the heavy crowds. Our advice: If at all possible, go when the sun is setting. You can get an email confirmation which can show a pre booking for the evening time slot.

Verona Arena & Piazza Brà

We begin right away with the Verona Arena, a local symbol and historical masterpiece that must not be forgotten. The massive arena looks stunning and is evocative of a Roman dome. How can I get to the Verona Arena the most efficiently? Ideally, when a concert or opera is in progress. In the middle of this historical setting, the renowned Verona Opera Festival occurs in the summertime. Verona is undoubtedly at its busiest throughout this moment, but if you are unable to attend the opera celebration, you can still tour the Arena and take a look inside at any time. The Piazza Brà, which is Verona's central plaza, is where the Arena is situated. Even though the Arena is the centre of attention, there are still a number of other historic structures nearby, such as the Palazzo della Gran Guardia and the Palazzo Barbieri. Our first piece of advice is that a very long line may form outside of the Arena based on the season and hour of the day. You receive priority access if you have a Verona Card. If you plan to see a number of attractions in Verona, the Verona Card can be very beneficial. You should go early in the day if you want to take pictures of the Verona Arena with no crowds. It's also an excellent idea to be aware that the environment is fantastic in the morning sun.

Basilica di San Zeno

Okay, we know the entire Romeo and Juliet love story that was taught in every literature class isn't true and is fictional but the play is very loved, so one should definitely want to see this cathedral because it was "allegedly" where they got hitched. Considering the whole wedding, the church is called Basilica di San Zeno and is beautiful with magnificent landscapes and worth a visit just for that.

Visit Juliet’s house

Unquestionably one of the nicest options amongst the things to do in Verona, if not the best, is undoubtedly here. In a way, Juliet's home is a memorial that essentially tells the mythical Romeo and Juliet tale from Shakespeare. Reading passages from the play as it relates to the story will be available in each chamber as you move through the mansion. Shakespeare is supposed to have drawn inspiration from this gothic-style house from the 1300s. It was formerly owned by the powerful Veronese Dal Cappello family. The assumption that the house is Juliet's home was possibly sparked by the similarity of the names (Cappello and Capulet).The large line that forms in front of Casa di Giulietta will undoubtedly make it easy for you to find the property. You have to stand in line to access the courtyard because it is small and frequently fairly busy. Entrance to the courtyard is unrestricted. The only admission charge is for the tiny museum located inside Casa di Giulietta, which also grants access to the balcony.There's a panel wherein visitors have inscribed love notes or other messages to their dear ones as you enter the room. In essence, it is a graffiti wall. You're meant to kiss the sculpture of Juliet in the gardens to have some luck in finding love. The most notable feature of Juliet's home is the balcony, where you may act out your very own and personal version of Romeo and Juliet and have a photo taken from the bottom of the building. Keep your spirits up as this place is filled with old school romantics and couples. You'll enjoy this trip if you enjoy the drama Romeo and Juliet and are a fan. It is also possible to visit the homes of the competing political factions with the names Montecchi and Capuleti (from which we derive the Capulets and Montagues).