Verona, the captivating city of love and history, offers a plethora of attractions to explore and delightful culinary experiences to savor. It was called Urbs Picta, the painted city. This is because its buildings were covered by colorful frescos.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to the top 10 places to see and 20 places to eat in Verona:
Top Places to See:
In the best order if you are walking from the Domus Fluminis
Verona Arena
Magnificent ancient Roman amphitheater, hosting world-class opera performances
Address: Piazza Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Opening Times: Varies (check official website)
Entrance Fee: Varies (check official website)
Castelvecchio
Medieval fortress with a long bridge overarching the Adige river
Address: Corso Castelvecchio, 2, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Pic by Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
_-_Basilica_di_Santa_Anastasia_-_Chiesa_di_San_Giorgetto.jpg){kind=link}
Museo di Castelvecchio
(if you have more than a day)
Magnificent ancient Roman amphitheater, hosting world-class opera performances
Address: Piazza Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Opening Times: Varies (check official website)
Entrance Fee: Varies (check official website)
Arco dei Gavi
(Near Castelvecchio)
Roman triumphal arch
Address: Corso Cavour, 5, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Opening Times: Open all day
Entrance Fee: Free
Pic by Claconvr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore
(if you have more than a day)
Opening Times: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Pic by Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Porta Borsari
Ancient Roman gate in Verona
Opening Times: Open all day
Entrance Fee: Free
Piazza delle Erbe
The trading square in the past, with unique frescos on elegant palaces, fountains and marble statues.
Piazza dei Signori
Square with ancient Medieval buildings
Pic by Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Juliet’s House
(Casa di Giulietta)
Everybody knows about it
Address: Via Cappello, 23, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Opening Times: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM (April to September), 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (October to March)
Entrance Fee: €6 (includes entrance to Juliet’s House and Museum)
Scaliger Tombs
(Arche Scaligere)
Medieval tombs of king Scaligeri
Address: Piazza dei Signori, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Chiesa Santa Anastasia
Stunning medieval church including Romanesque and Gothic elements
Address: Piazza Santa Anastasia, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Entrance Fee: €2 (for access to the church and museum)
Pic by Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ponte Pietra
Picturesque stone bridge originally constructed in 100 BC
Address: Ponte Pietra, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Entrance Fee: Free
Pic by Raphael Andres, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
.jpeg){kind=link}
Giardino Giusti
(if you have more than a day)
Renaissance style garden
Address: Via Giardino Giusti, 2, 37129 Verona VR, Italy
Opening Times: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pic by Dependability, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Top Things to do
Wine tastings in Verona city center
https://slowtravelverona.com/products/wine-tasting-in-verona-city-center
A winery tour to Valpolicella, the local wine area famous for its red wines
https://slowtravelverona.com/products/valpolicella-winery-tour-tastings
Take a food tour in Verona city center
https://slowtravelverona.com/products/typical-food-tour-in-verona
Explore the Garda Lake
Now, let’s explore some of the top dining spots in Verona:
Places to Eat in Verona
Pizzeria Leon d’Oro
Good pizza and nice terrace
Average Price: Medium
Pizzeria Bella Napoli
Pizza
Average Price: Medium
Osteria da Ugo
Good restaurant with local and Italian cuisine
Average Price: High
Ciro da Leone
Best pizza from Naples
Average Price: Medium
Ristorante Pero d’Oro
Best local food
Average Price: Medium
Ristorante La Fregola
Best local food
Average Price: Medium
Wallet Pizza
Cheap Takeaway Stile Pizza
Average Price: Low
La Trinacria
Sicilian Style Takeaway
Average Price: Low
Piadineria Dolce Francesca
Bologna area typical street food
Average Price: Low