Verona is located in northern Italy. It is the second largest city of the region, and the third largest in northern Italy. It sits on the Adige River and is a popular tourist destination and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized so because of its urban structure and its architecture.The city can be a popular destination for travel no matter the time of year. The summers here are hot with a humid subtropical climate and the winters are cool and also humid. During the winter months the humidity is still high in the results in a dense fog from dusk until the late morning. The fog is unique to see as it rolls through this beautiful interesting city.
The city’s golden age was during the 13th and 14th centuries, and much of the architecture is from that time period. Verona is of course is associated with three of Shakespeare’s plays, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Taming of the Shrew, and Romeo and Juliet. The play of Romeo and Juliet was based off the family feuds that took place under the rule of the della Scalla during the golden age of the city. One of the most popular destinations to visit in the city is Juliet’s House. It is located along the Via Mazzani and the Via Cappello. The main entrance to the house is covered with the graffiti of lovers that have visited the site over the years.
The city of Verona was once Roman and still bears some of the architecture. Just down the street from Juliet’s House is one of the original gates to Roman Verona, Porta Leoni. The other Roman city gate also still stands north of the Roman arena. To experience the culture of the city visit the city center. The Piazza delle Erbe is a lively square with beautiful pink marble palaces and is filled with market stalls to peruse for keepsakes of your trip here.
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