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Verona
by Unesco
The historic city of Verona was founded in the 1st century B.C. It particularly flourished under the rule of the Scaliger family in the 13th and 14th centuries and as part of the Republic of Venice from the 15th to 18th centuries. Verona has preserved a remarkable number of monuments from antiquity, the medieval and Renaissance periods, and represents an outstanding example of a military stronghold.[unesco]
Verona travel guide by Unesco
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Verona Facts
- population: 259,968
- area: 206.63 km²
- time zone: CET, UTC+1
- website: http://www.comune.verona.it/
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Top 10 Things to do in Verona voted by the tripwolf community
sight Anfiteatro Arena
Even those who are not accustomed to attending opera should make sure they visit the open-air spectacle in Verona. Start your walk around the city here. This 1st century Roman amphitheatre was badly da...
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sight Casa di Giulietta
A place of homage for romantics: countless lovers' wishes cover the walls of what is supposedly Juliet's birthplace. Over the years, the bronze bust of Juliet in the courtyard has been polished totall...
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sight Arche Scaligere
Situated in one of the city's most evocative corners. They are monumental tombs of the Lords of Verona, enclosed by 14th century iron railings, with the heraldic "stairs" symbol.
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