Verona is a delightful destination for immersing yourself in the art, culture, style and culinary traditions of Italian life. Explore the city’s many attractions, before indulging in fine Italian cuisine.
Culture vultures will be pleased to hear that the city puts on many events and festivals throughout the year. As the setting of Romeo and Juliet, Verona hosts the most romantic festival in the world each February – Verona in Love. For three days, the streets are decorated with huge posters, lights and balloons in the shape of hearts, and events, fairs and presentations take place.
Summer means opera in Verona, where spectacles in the Arena– the city’s Roman amphitheatre – showcase one of the most remarkable ancient buildings still surviving. If you can, visit for the annual Arena di Verona Summer Opera Festival, a spectacular summer festival of opera.
It wouldn’t be a trip to Italy without sampling lots of tasty Italian food and Verona has a lot to offer. From risotto and gnocchi to pandoro (traditional Italian Christmas cake) and wine, there’s lots to sample.