{"id":305,"date":"2024-04-18T08:55:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T08:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pontemanin.it\/?page_id=305"},"modified":"2024-04-29T15:06:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T15:06:20","slug":"una-guida-locale-a-verona","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pontemanin.it\/en\/una-guida-locale-a-verona\/","title":{"rendered":"A local tour guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A local tour guide<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Verona, the enchanting city of love and history, offers a myriad of attractions to explore and delightful culinary experiences to savor. It was once called Urbs Picta, as its palaces were covered in frescoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Its history spans from the Roman Empire to the splendors of the Scaligeri and the Venetians, and finally fortified by the Austrians with its imposing ramparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here's a comprehensive guide to the best places to see and where to eat in Verona:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The top places to see:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the best order if you walk from B&B Ponte Manin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"arena<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arena di Verona<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Magnificent ancient Roman amphitheater, hosting world-class opera performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Piazza Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: Varies (check the official website)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticket price: Varies (check the official website)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Castelvecchio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Medieval fortress with a long bridge over the Adige River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Corso Castelvecchio, 2, 37121 Verona VR, Italy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Castelvecchio Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(If you have more than one day<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art, Arms, and Ancient Artifacts Museum. If you have some time to spare in Verona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Corso Castelvecchio, 2, 37121 Verona VR, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: 8:30 AM \u2013 7:30 PM (from April to September), 8:30 AM \u2013 6:00 PM (from October to March)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission: 6\u20ac<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"arco
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Arco dei Gavi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(Near to<\/strong><\/strong> Castelvecchio)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roman triumphal arch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Corso Cavour, 5, 37121 Verona VR, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: Open all day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pic by Claconvr<\/a>, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(If you have more than one day<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: 8:30 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pic by Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK<\/a>, CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Porta Borsari<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ancient Roman gate in Verona<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: Open all day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission: Free<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"piazza<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Piazza delle Erbe<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The square of commerce in the past, with unique frescoes on elegant palaces, fountains, and marble statues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Piazza dei Signori<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Piazza with ancient medieval buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pic by Didier Descouens<\/a>, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Casa di Giulietta<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone knows it<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Via Cappello, 23, 37121 Verona VR, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: 8:30 AM \u2013 7:30 PM (from April to September), 8:30 AM \u2013 6:00 PM (from October to March)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticket price: \u20ac6 (includes admission to Juliet's House and Museum)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arche Scaligere<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Medieval tombs of the Scaligeri kings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Piazza dei Signori, 37121 Verona VR, Italia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chiesa Santa Anastasia<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beautiful medieval church with Romanesque and Gothic elements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Piazza Santa Anastasia, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM \u2013 5:30 PM, Sunday: 1:30 PM \u2013 5:30 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission: \u20ac2 (for access to the church and museum)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pic by Didier Descouens<\/a>, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ponte Pietra<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Picturesque stone bridge originally built in 100 BC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Ponte Pietra, 37121 Verona VR, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pic by Raphael Andres<\/a>, CC BY 3.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"giadrino<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Giardino Giusti<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(If you have more than one day<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renaissance-style garden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Via Giardino Giusti, 2, 37129 Verona VR, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening hours: 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pic by Dependability<\/a>, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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