Verona: My 5 Favorite Things

1. Arena d'Verona:

The Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Bra in Verona, Italy built in 1st century. It is still in use today and is internationally famous for the large-scale opera performances given there. It is very close to the Verona markets and the Verona garden, and I had a lot of fun hanging out in the passegways outside of the center.

2. Adige:

A river that runs through Verona, with its source near the Italian border with Austria and Switzerland. I it is the second longest river in Italy, after the Po river at 652 kilometres (405 miles for my American friends). But, OH MY LANTA. This would not be so high up on the list had it not been for "Terraza Bar Al Ponte" which not only had wonderful food but an AMAZING view of the River Adige. You just can't recreate that kind of serene beauty.

3. Castel San Petronio:

The hill is located in a strategic position. It was inhabited since Roman times of Verona, but unfortunately the building is not open to the public, because it ruined by time and "neglect of men" or so I was told. Let me just say: wonderful landscaping. Props to those trees and that architecture. I took this picture from the River Adige not realizing what it was until later!

4. Balcone/Casa d'Giulietta:

Juliet's "so-called" balcony in Verona where her and her Romeo said their proclamations of love for one another. Beneath it, on the walls, there are love letters. It is an early 14th-century house at Via Cappello 23, claiming to be the Capulets' house. Probably the most touristy thing I've done since in Italy (besides go to Venice- hehe) but it definitely was pretty awesome seeing everyone's love notes and scribbles on the walls leading to the balcony. (ft - Mila)

5. Alleyways:

Well, let me just say Juliet's balcony isn't the only one that struck a cord with me. The balconies and flowers in the alleyways of Verona are sure to impress anyone, they are simply beautiful!