Verona

Verona

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Verona ( və-ROH-nə; Italian: [veˈroːna] ; Venetian: Verona or Veròna) is a city on the River Adige in Veneto, Italy, with 255,131 inhabitants. It is one of the seven provincial capitals of the region, and is the largest city municipality in the region and in northeastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona covers an area of 1,426 km2 (550.58 sq mi) and has a population of 714,310 inhabitants. It is one of the main tourist destinations in Northern Italy because of its artistic heritage and several annual fairs and shows as well as the opera season in the Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater. Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the city was ruled by the della Scala family. Under the rule of the family, in particular of Cangrande I della Scala, the city experienced great prosperity, becoming rich and powerful and being surrounded by new walls. The della Scala era is preserved in numerous monuments around Verona. Two of William Shakespeare's plays are set in Verona: Romeo and Juliet (which also features Romeo's visit to Mantua) and The Two Gentlemen of Verona. It is unknown if Shakespeare ever visited Verona or Italy, but his plays have lured many visitors to Verona and surrounding cities. Verona was also the birthplace of Isotta Nogarola, who is said to be the first major female humanist and one of the most important humanists of the Renaissance. In November 2000, the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its urban structure and architecture. The city is scheduled to host the 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremonies.

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Rondella di Santa Toscana

Rondella di Santa Toscana

Loggia di Frà Giocondo

Loggia di Frà Giocondo

Museo degli affreschi

Museo degli affreschi

Porta Leoni

Porta Leoni

Porta Leoni (Gate of the Lions) is an ancient Roman gate in Verona, northern Italy. The gate was built during …

Chiesa di Sant'Anastasia

Chiesa di Sant'Anastasia

The church of San Pietro da Verona in Santa Anastasia, better known as the basilica of Santa Anastasia, is an …

Castel San Pietro

Castel San Pietro

Teatro Romano

Teatro Romano

The Roman theatre of Verona (Italian: Teatro Romano di Verona) is an ancient Roman theatre in Verona, northern Italy. It …

Museo lapidario maffeiano

Museo lapidario maffeiano

Porta Borsari

Porta Borsari

Porta Borsari is an ancient Roman gate in Verona, northern Italy. The gate dates to the 1st century AD, though …

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare

Verona Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale Santa Maria Matricolare; Duomo di Verona) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Verona, northern Italy, dedicated …

Arche Scaligere

Arche Scaligere

The Scaliger Tombs (Italian: Arche scaligere) is a group of five Gothic funerary monuments in Verona, Italy, celebrating the Scaliger …

Torre dei Lamberti

Torre dei Lamberti

The Torre dei Lamberti is an 84 m high tower in Verona, northern Italy. Construction of the tower began in …

Piazza Bra

Piazza Bra

Piazza Bra, often simply called the Bra, is the largest public square in Verona, Italy, situated in its historic city …

Giardino Giusti

Giardino Giusti

The Giusti Palace and Garden (Italian: Palazzo e giardino Giusti) are located in the east of Verona, Italy, a short …

Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

The Basilica di San Zeno (also known as San Zeno Maggiore or San Zenone) is a minor basilica of Verona, …

Ponte Pietra

Ponte Pietra

The Ponte Pietra (Italian for "Stone Bridge") is a Roman arch bridge crossing the Adige River in Verona, Italy. The …

Museo di Castelvecchio

Museo di Castelvecchio

Castelvecchio Museum (Italian: Museo Civico di Castelvecchio) is a museum in Verona, northern Italy, located in the eponymous medieval castle. …

Casa di Giulietta

Casa di Giulietta

Piazza delle Erbe

Piazza delle Erbe

Piazza delle Erbe (Market's square) is a square in Verona, northern Italy. It was once the town's forum during the …

Arena di Verona

Arena di Verona

The Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheatre located in the historic center of Verona, an iconic symbol of the Venetian …

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