Agree that there is no more romantic story than the love tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. It is possible that this makes Verona, located between Milan and Padua , one of the most romantic corners on the planet. Even the air there is imbued with love and affection. If you manage to visit these places, be sure to try to visit some of the most popular and exciting attractions. In this article we will consider what is worth seeing in Verona in the first place.
Juliet's house in Verona
In Verona, there is something to see, but the most popular is the house of Juliet. In a modern city, very carefully stored all the places reminiscent of Shakespeare's lovers.
Among the medieval buildings, two were identified, which belonged to two famous families. The house of Juliet has been restored to date and is ready to meet visitors. In the early 20th century he was bought by the city and a museum was built there. Gradually, the exterior of the building was restored, and next to it stands a monument to Juliet in Verona. It is believed that touching Juliet's breast will bring good luck in love.
In a small courtyard is the famous balcony of Juliet in Verona - the meeting place of lovers. Many couples are eager to visit these places and kiss under the balcony. Not so long ago, there began to hold beautiful ceremonies of engagement and many come to perform ritual from the most remote corners of the world.
Giusti's garden in Verona
Among the attractions of Verona this place is not so often offered to tourists to visit. But to see the garden is worth it. One of the richest and most influential families of Italy, Giusti owned this territory at the end of the 16th century and laid the most beautiful park that has survived to this day.
After the Second World War it had to be restored and the appearance was slightly modified. Conditionally it is possible to divide the garden into two levels: the lower and the upper. In the lower part are the oldest parterres. They are decorated with shrubs boxwood, juniper and beautiful outdoor pots with citrus. There is a large number of statues of marble.
The garden not only pleases the eye and allows you to relax your soul, from the top tier you can see the whole city. There is even a labyrinth of hedgerows, as if from a fairy tale. These places are also not devoid of romance. According to the belief, lovers who can find each other in the labyrinth will be happy all their life.
Basilica of Verona
In the burial place of the first Veronese bishop is the Romanesque basilica of San Zeno Maggiore. The building was built gradually, periodically it was rebuilt. Modern appearance it acquired around 1138. Later replaced the roof, created a plafond of the nave and built an apse in the Gothic style.
At the beginning of the XIX century, the basilica was abandoned and restored only in 1993. The entrance is decorated with a gothic portal, and the columns of its portico rest on the figures of lions. The central round window attracts the eye. It is called "Wheel of Fortune", because gesticulating figures are depicted on the circumference. They then go up, then fall down destiny.
Amphitheater in Verona
On the main square is the famous "Coliseum" in Verona. Its construction began in the 1st century AD. Initially, it was intended for gladiatorial fights or hunting. Later, the Arena di Verona became a place of cultural development of the city, if I may say so. In 1913 there was first introduced to the public opera ("Aida"), and after the Second World War on its stage performed great opera masters and musicians.
Since then, the Arena di Verona Theater offers its guests theater performances on an ongoing basis. The modern Arena di Verona is an "archaeological theater". Every year there an opera festival is held there and an incredible number of people gather. Among the attractions of Verona this place attracts visitors not only with opera performances. The stage is open for variety shows, and modern equipment allows you to hold concerts at the highest level.
