Verona

One of the major Italian art collections The Castelvecchio Museum exhibits important collections of medieval, Renaissance and modern art (up to the 18th century). There are 29 rooms dedicated to the exhibition of paintings, sculptures, archaeological finds and weapons. The museum also houses a Drawings and Prints Cabinet, a Numismatic Cabinet, and the Sala Boggian is dedicated to temporary exhibitions. Designed with modern criteria between 1958 and 1974 by Carlo Scarpa, it is located in the Scaligera fortress of Castelvecchio. The castle was built between 1354 and 1356 by Cangrande II della Scala to have a fortified nucleus of control over the Adige near the northern access to the city. The restoration work brought to light the ancient Porta del Morbio, which opened in the 12th century walls, and returned to the city a museum site universally recognized as one of the masterpieces of Italian museography. The works are exhibited in chronological order, beginning with early Christian finds and ending with paintings from the 1700s.

Beating heart of the city of Verona For many centuries, Piazza delle Erbe was the fulcrum of the social, economic and religious life of Verona. In Roman times it housed the Forum, the length of which is retained by the current square. In the municipal period it was the seat of political power, and with the Scaligeri it became a lively center of arts and commerce. First under Venetian and then Austrian rule, it hosted the civil and criminal court, but it always remained the favorite meeting place and market of the Veronese people. The square is surrounded by buildings and monuments that have marked the history of Verona. These include the Palazzo del Comune, the Torre dei Lamberti, Palazzo Maffei and the ancient Torre del Gardello. The oldest monument in Piazza Erbe is the fountain with the statue, known as Madonna Verona. It is a Roman statue which, according to an epigraph of the fourth century, was transferred with solemn ceremony to the Forum, around 380. Also worth mentioning is the capital known as Tribuna, a monument used in the past for various ceremonies such as the installation of the Podestà and the white, marble column, in front of Palazzo Maffei, surmounted by the lion of San Marco, symbol of the Republic of Venice. Even today the central area, called the toloneo, hosts the market every day, while the square is always a very lively place thanks to the many bars, cafes, taverns and shops all around it.

The largest church in Verona Sant'Anastasia is the largest church in Verona and a masterful example of Italian Gothic style. Its construction began in 1290 and was paid for by the Della Scala and other families of Verona. As you enter the church, you can see the extraordinary uniformity of color rendered by the marbles in the columns and on the surfaces, with flooring in red Veronese marble alternated with the white marble from Istria and black basanite. The Basilica of Sant'Anastasia, in addition to containing numerous works of art, houses the fresco St George and the Princess, a major work by Pisanello, located above the Pellegrini Chapel. The holy water stoups at the entrance are also famous. They are supported by hunchbacks, figures representing the efforts made in the construction of the basilica. Touching their hump is said to bring good luck.

A surreal atmosphere, adrenaline-pumping attractions and an attention to detail that makes the experience feel like a fantasy adventure: we’re talking about Gardaland Resort, which, more than an amusement park, is an icon, a true guarantee of spectacular attractions and something new every year. Not far from the town of Peschiera del Garda, on the southern shore of the lake, it is Europe's eighth largest park by number of visitors, covering 545,000 square metres and offering 30 attractions spread out across ten themed areas: the problem, as you might have already guessed, is not what to do, but what to do first!

The first authentic outdoor opera amphitheater Located in the historical center and an iconic symbol of the city, the Arena di Verona hosts a large number of events and shows every year. A famous tourist destination boasting a structure that is 31 meters high and holding 30,000 seats, the amphitheater is imposing, majestic and dominates the center of Piazza Bra, offering a truly unique open air entertainment experience, surrounded by the magical setting of the Arena with its beauty and history. From opera to ballet, symphony concerts, choral performances and more, the Arena di Verona confirms itself as one of the richest and liveliest artistic hallmarks ever. In addition to its architectural beauty, the location is known for the Opera Festival, an event that began in 1913 with the first performance of Verdi's Aida, and still today, with the historical event of opera music held during the summer months. It is possible to visit the historical monument of Verona, to learn about its history and admire its beauty.

Verona is a magical city in northern Italy where art, history and culture combine to give you wonderful memories. Home of Romeo and Juliet, it is known all over the world as a city to fall in love with.