Verona city is certainly the starting point of all visits in the Valpolicella's area. This wonderful city reserves many attractions, for example: Arena, RomanTheater, Piazza Bra and Piazza Erbe, Juliet's balcony. Verona Arena Arena amphitheatre is the most famous monument in Verona: built in the first half of the 1st Century AD, between the end of the Empire of Augustus and the empire of Claudius. Arena of Verona is the third largest amphitheater in Italy after Colosseum and Capua Amphitheater. Elliptical shape allows perfect acoustics, and each summer the world famous Opera Festival, ft. international artists, draws spectators from different countries. RomanTheater The RomanTheater has remained buried for many centuries. Built in the early 1st Century AD, came to light in 1851 when the Austrians began excavations for the reconstruction of Castel S. Pietro. In 1904 the municipality of Verona came into possession of the area and continued until the completion of renovations in the 70s. Since 1948, the theater is home of the theatrical summer of Verona, season of plays (with a predominance of works by William Shakespeare and Goldoni), which since 1968 has also added dance performances. Since 1985 is also the location of the Verona Jazz Festival. Juliet’s Balcony Along the central Cappello Road, there is the famous Giulietta’s house, with the courtyard and the historic Balcony. The tragedy of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, setted in Verona, was written by William Shakespeare at the end of 1500 : myth and reality melted to recognize in some ancient city's buildings places of love story of two young. In Verona, both Juliet ‘s House and Tomb are accessible to the public. Juliet's House is visited by millions of lovers each year, leaving their love messages on the walls. Recently, thanks to project "Sposami in Verona (Marry me in Verona)”, you can declare your love on the Juliet’s Balcony or in many others suggestive places in the heart of Verona. If you need a wedding planner, click here!
