Romantic Verona is a beautiful town located on the Adige River in the Veneto region of Italy. The town is an easy train ride from both Milan and Venice, and as such it makes for a perfect one-day trip. Verona is best known around the world for inspiring William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, even though it is not known if he ever visited the town. This uniquely beautiful town attracts many tourists each year and as such is a pretty busy place. However, with a little planning you will surely be able to spend a wonderful and romantic day there.
What to do, where to go in Verona
A trip to Verona can be very uncomplicated. There is plenty to do without a need to plan ahead too much. From the train station (Verona Porta Nuova) you can easily walk to the center of town (about 20 minutes) or take a cab.
Visit a historic square
Start at Piazza delle Erbe – a historic city square. A market in the middle of the square provides a place to look at local crafts, get a freshly squeezed juice, try some locally grown fruits and more. Look up and imagine life in Verona at the time of Shakespeare’s play.
Juliet’s house
A trip to romantic Verona would not be complete without touching Romeo and Juliet’s storied setting. Walk to the house, located at Via Cappello, 23 (about a 2-minute walk from Piazza delle Erbe). Note that the museum is not open on Mondays. Expect crowds as Juliet’s house is a very popular place to visit. You can purchase tickets for a timed entry here. The ticket gets you access to the house and the famous balcony. If traveling with your significant other, be sure to climb to the balcony one at a time and take pictures.
A bronze statue of Juliet sits in the courtyard of the house. Tourists rub her right breast to find love and good luck.
Finally, at the entrance of the house there is a Love Wall covered with love notes left behind. The authorities have installed removable panels where visitors can leave their messages.
Adige River
Following a visit to Juliet’s house, take a quiet stroll to the beautiful banks of the Adige River. Strolling along the river feels miles away from the tourist center of Verona. Take some quiet time and reflect on life. It is really recharging 😊.
Lunch
Walk the streets of Verona without a destination and look for a restaurant where the locals are having lunch. You are likely to experience Verona the way people live. Such a treat! Just grab a table and order the special and a glass of Amarone or Valpolicella wine. Be sure to try some of the Veronese food specialties – potato gnocchi, risotto with tastasal, polenta, risotto all’Amarone. For a sweet treat try sfogliatelle di Villafranca, pandoro, or fritole.
Here are a few suggestions from us:
- Osteria Il Bertoldo
- Trattoria Pane e Vino
- Il Punto Rosa (address CXRR+6H Verona, Province of Verona, Italy)
Arena Di Verona
Head to the historic Arena Di Verona – a 2000-year-old Roman amphitheater. The arena is very well preserved. It has served as a place for gladiator fights, animal hunts, and later became a source for stone for building the exterior city walls. Nowadays, the arena is used for its world-famous opera performances. Many concerts are also staged there. You can buy tickets online here.
Medieval Verona streets
Take some time to just stroll the streets of Medieval Verona. The center of town has many pedestrian-only streets and you can browse various local and international fashion stores.
Be sure to grab a gelato as a special treat for a romantic day in Verona.
Our recommendation is to try to enjoy the city without too much planning. Just walk around and feel the history of this special town, best appreciated at a slower pace.
What else to do in Verona
If you have extra time or stay overnight, consider visiting these additional points of interest.
- Castelvecchio Museum – see one of the largest collections of Italian art. You can buy tickets here.
- Torre dei Lamberti – climb the tower for breathtaking views of the city and region.
- Cathedral of Verona (Duomo Santa Maria Matricolare) – a unique blend of Romanesque and Gothic style.
- Castel San Pietro – drive to the San Pietro castle for spectacular views of the city.
What we loved about romantic Verona
- A very manageable city with rich history, beauty, and elegance evident everywhere
- Fresh mountain air and views
- Excellent food that is easy to enjoy without much planning and reservations. Unique food options (horse meat, anyone😊?)
- Romance everywhere – museums, sculptures, piazzas, restaurants, and cafes
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[All pictures taken by the Styled Traveler]
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