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Travel to Verona

Best known as the city of Shakespeare’s fictional Romeo and Juliet, Verona is enchanting and boasts magnificent architecture. With a pleasant atmosphere and great cafés to relax in, Verona is one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations.

Getting there

Valerio Catullo Airport is 12kms southwest of Verona. A shuttle bus from the airport runs to Verona railway station every 20 minutes from 06:35 to 23:35. Ryanair budget flights arrive at Brescia Airport, also known as Montichiari or Gabriele DAnnunzio Airport, located 52kms from Verona. By car, take the A4 west from Venice to the Verona Sud exit. From destinations in the north or south, take the A22 and get off at Verona Nord. Thirty-seven trains a day make the two-hour run between Venice and Verona. There is also frequent service from Milan and Rome.

Info on Verona Key attractions

one of the many fine attractions in Verona is the imposing 12th century Romanesque church, the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore. The huge portal and rose window create an aura of airiness and tranquillity, and the magnificent relief sculptures, daunting bronze-panelled doors and attractive frescoes come together in a stunning combination. The artwork of the church is a fine blend of Romanesque, Byzantine and Ottoman styles. Refresh yourself with a stroll along the old narrow lanes of Verona and soak up the traditional atmosphere of the city. Via Cappello is home to the famous Casa di Giulietta, the fictional home of Shakespeare’s Juliet. Verona’s other sites of historical interest include: San Fermo, SantAnastasia, San Pietro Martire and Duomo churches; the ancient Porta Leoni gate; and the Scaliger Tombs. Also of interest are the Casa Mazzanti, and the Torre del Gardello and Torre dei Lamberti.

Out and about in Verona

Verona is a great base from which to explore the other gems of the Veneto region. The historically important towns of Padua, Vicenza, Montagnana, Cittadella and Castelfranco are all popular destinations for daytrips. Farther away and popular with outdoors lovers are the peaks of the Dolomites and the picturesque Lake Garda. The largest and most southerly of Italys great lakes, Lake Garda is stunning; additionally, the surrounding area boasts Roman ruins and 12th century castles. The quaint Roman spa town of Sirmione, with its cobbled streets, elegant cafés and fairytale castle of Rocca Scaligera is definitely worth seeing. If you’re looking for a livelier scene, visit the famous city of canals, Venice.

Leisure Options

Verona has abundant first-class accommodations, exceptional restaurants and quiet cafés. The nightlife is subdued, in keeping with the traditional atmosphere of the town.

Safety

tourists are more susceptible to dangers and annoyances when on holiday and should be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas. Driving is a potential hazard and visitors should remain vigilant. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for yourself and your family when visiting Verona.

Weather in Verona

The summer temperatures can reach a staggering 36C in July and August. If you visit then and find that is too hot you can always escape to Lake Garda for a cooling dip. During winter, the temperatures can drop to -2C, making it quite cold. The best time to visit is in the spring or autumn when the crowds are fewer and the temperature is warm and pleasant.

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