a new look for piazza erbe!
by agalta
this is probably more interesting for those of you who have been to verona already...
piazza erbe is the old market square, but the old greens marked slowly gave way to big ugly souvenir kiosks that could not be moved and nobody ever 'saw' the square again (in the old days the stands/carts would leave at the end of the market hours)...
so for years there was talking of 'cleaning up the square' and finally it happened! so now you can finally enjoy this beautiful square!
Streets
by sandysmith
The man streets in Verona are called VIA and the smaller streets are called VICOLO. These smaller streets are well worth turning into and exploring, they are full of hidden surprises and delights. I loved seeing all the different pastel colours of the buildings and the balconies on them.
Piazza Bra - Arena
by croisbeauty
....This pride first became evident in the late 16th century when a special council was set up, known as the "Conservatores Arenae". This council was responsible for completely rebuilding the triple ring of internal arches supporting the terraces, and for the care of the 73 supports which radiate outwards and form the blackbone of the structure. Arena must be visited in July or August, during the Opera season, it looks realy spectacular at that time.
M like Mantegna
by croisbeauty
Famous Italian painter and engraver Andrea Mantegna was born in 1431near Vicenza and died in 1506 in Mantova. Mantegna painted heroic figures, inspired by the works of Donatello and Roman antiquity. He started his education as a painter in Padova but than he was perssueded by Gonzaga, ruler of Mantova, to come there becoming a court painter. One of his most important and most famous works being decoration of the Camera degli Sposi of the Palazzo Ducale.
The exibition of his works, lasting until January 14th 2007, can be seen in Palazzo della Gran Guardia and it is a must see. Don't miss it if visiting Verona in this period.
Giardino Giusti
by cmcard2
We found this walking to Castel San Pietro. You can walk in and see the "renaissance garden" open up to you. Even if you do not want to pay the 5 euro or so to see it, you can get a peek of the beautifully sculpted gardens.
If you choose to see the entire gardens, including a great view of Verona, it is is a worthwhile stop. This is especially true if your hobby is photography.
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Another view of the 1447 staircase
Torre dei Lamberti at Piazza delle Erbe
Castelvecchio by night
Ponte Pietra as seen from Castel S. Pietro
