Castelvecchio
by Jeca011
Castelvecchio (or Old castle) is another simbol of Verona. It was built in 1354-1355 as a home of Scala Family. Restorations have recovered parts of its original design because the Castle has suffered many modifications - the Venetian, the Frenchs and the Austrians changed parts of the castle. Even Napoleon constructed a courtyard inside its walls. Nowadays there’s a modern Gallery in the Castle the "Museo Civico d’Arte". Here you can see original equestrian sculpture of Cangrande from the Arche Scaligeri.
Panoramic view of the city
by croisbeauty
Closer look to the old core of the town, with the church of Santa Anastasia in front and the Torre Lamberti in the back.
Torre Lamberti, situated on Piazza delle Erbe, is the highest tower of the city which offers magnificient view at the old historical centre.
Piazza Bra - Palazzo della Gran Guardia
by croisbeauty
The Palazzo della Gran Guardia, the first building on the left of the Portoni, although similar in style to the work of Sanmicheli was, in fact, built in 1610 by Domenico Curtoni. The Palace remained incomplete until 1820, and is notable for its massive bulk, as well as the forceful design of the facade, the doorway, and the windows.
hanging out at the piazza
by alza
I saw lots of tourists hanging out around Piazza Brà, the Arenas, and on Corso Puorto Nueva. I went there too, to get some pics developed. But didn't find anything particularly Veronese about the Corso. Once I reached Piazza Brà, I walked around and admired the Arenas, but headed straight back to Via Mazzini, and the beautiful Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori.
I didn't even make a detour for Juliet's balcony. Apparently, it's not guaranteed to be authentic and I'm not that interested in those stories.
Back at Piazza Signori, the guy with the pony tail was real cool and nice so we talked a bit while he watched his girls play and stopped one from hitting the other cuz she wanted the trotinette. The mother was close by but didn't seem to notice a thing or to want to get involved. She was totally blazée.
The family trilogy is standing in front of Scaligeri Palace, the home of the Della Scala family in the 12th century. Dante apparently took refuge in the Palace at one time.
Packing List
by croisbeauty
Via Mazzini - the shoping centre of Verona Do not waist your time at home, shall I bring with this or that clothes or shoes, this is the place where you can buy all you need. Here you can find stores of: Gucci, Max Mara, L. Spagnoli, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Versace, Armani, Pollini, Principe, Rossi, Rossini and many many more...
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Part of Verona's old fortifications
Juliet's bed from the 1968 Zeferelli movie
The Piazza and Tower Lamberti by night
People milling around the house
