Fair Verona is on the docket today. What makes Verona, Italy so special? Let me show you.

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Italy is magical. Every place we stopped on our trip this summer had a characteristic that made it unique and alluring.

Yet of all the cities we visited, Verona holds my heart.

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Why? Well, that’s just the thing…

Verona, Italy has that certain-something you just can’t quite put your finger on.

A quality.

THE quality, that makes something better than great, yet still indescribable.

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It’s not the sites… although you can see some amazing sites in Verona, including the third largest (and the most intact) Roman theater in the world, the Arena.

In fact, they still use it today for concerts and operas.

The Arena - Verona Italy #travel #italy #traveltuesday

Arena - Verona Italy #travel #italy #traveltuesday

It’s not the romantic (or deeply depressing, I can’t decide) legacy left by our friend William Shakespeare in his play Romeo and Juliet.

Although you can visit the historic Capulet and Monatgue houses… The story is fiction, of course, but it was based on two real feuding families.

Romeo's House - Verona Italy #travel #italy #traveltuesdayRomeo’s house is now a restaurant.

Juliet's House - Verona Italy #travel #italy #traveltuesdayJuliet’s House, with a jazzed up balcony… Apparently the original wasn’t much to look at.

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Letters to Juliet - Verona Italy #travel #italy #traveltuesdayLetters to Juliet Mailbox

It’s not the food, although we ate in some truly wondrous restaurants.

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All I can tell you is that I love Verona, Italy.

Relaxed, starry-eyed, eternally beautiful Verona.

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Our friends at CulturalItaly.com helped us arrange a fabulous private tour of the heart of Verona.

There’s nothing like having someone who is passionate about their city show you cherished monuments, and tell you stories of the past as if they are happening all over again.

Thank you Cultural Italy!

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Discovering Verona Italy #travel #italy #traveltuesday

Beautiful Verona Italy #travel #italy #traveltuesday

And just outside Verona, Italy you find Lake Garda, one of Italy’s natural wonders with it’s healing sulfuric hot springs.

The charming little lake towns of Sirmione and Lazise are just a short drive away.

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All in all, Verona was one of my very favorite places in Italy. You should go.

Things to see in Verona, Italy:

  • The Roman Arena
  • The Roman Amphitheater (Not the same as the Arena)
  • Piazza Bra
  • Piazza Signori
  • Piazza Erbe
  • Juliet’s House
  • Romeo’s House
  • The Duomo
  • The Scaligeri Tombs
  • Walk along the Adige River

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Other than that, we suggest leisurely strolling down side streets and finding unique cafes.

If you need help planning your trip, contact CulturalItaly.com.

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