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Verona
A Roman arena, Juliet's balcony and an easy old town.
A compact pink-marble city inside a loop of river, with a Roman arena, lovely squares and Romeo and Juliet everywhere. Easy as a stop between Venice and Milan.
Places to see
- Verona ArenaSight · One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres anywhere: climb the stone tiers for a view…≈ A$21
Piazza delle ErbeMarket · A long square of frescoed houses, towers and market stalls; Juliet's famous balcony is a…Free
Ponte PietraSight · Verona's oldest bridge, part Roman stone and part medieval brick, with the classic view…Free
When to go
- Jan7° / -1°Some rainQuiet
- Feb10° / 1°Some rainBusy
- Mar15° / 4°Some rainBusy
- Apr19° / 8°Some rainBusy
- May24° / 13°Some rainBusy
- Jun28° / 16°Some rainVery busy
- Jul31° / 19°Mostly dryVery busy
- Aug30° / 18°Some rainVery busy
- Sep
Staying and getting around
Good areas to stay
San Zeno. A local neighbourhood around the great Romanesque church; quieter and better value.
Veronetta. Across the river: the Roman theatre, the Giusti garden, students and the hostel.
Around the station. Handy for trains to the lake and Venice, with budget rooms.
Flying in
Verona Villafranca (VRN): Aerobus to Verona Porta Nuova, about 15 min, ≈ A$12.
Flewaway's estimate for the usual budget way into Verona; check times and fares before you fly.
Getting around
You can walk everywhere. A single ticket is ≈ A$3. The old town is a 15-minute walk from the station and easy on foot. Buses cost about €1.50 (check).
Verona Card (24 hours) (≈ A$47, 24 hours): Only if you'll see the Arena and three or more other paid sights in a day.
Tourist tax
Verona's city tax: usually about €2–3 a person a night in hostels and B&Bs, more in hotels, for up to 5 nights; under-14s don't pay. Paid at check-in (check).
