My best football related moment in Verona
by Calcio
Except for the fantastic sandwich you can read about above my best moment in Verona is from 2002/03. I was going to Chievo-Milan, and my newspaper had made me an accreditation for the game. Or so I and the newspaper thought…
Chievo didn’t thought so, and said that they hadn’t received a fax from my newspaper. As usual in Italy… The press-boss’ cousin probably needed a ticket in the morning, so he gave it away to him instead…
For me, I had to run around the stadium to try to find one of last tickets that was on sale. The first hour I was without luck, all the ticket-offices were closed. But when I was on my way to give up, 40 minutes before kick off, I finally found one that was open, and still had tickets for sale.
Unfortunately only child-tickets… I took a chance and took my place in the line. When it was my turn I asked in bad Italian if they only had child-tickets left, and when the lady answered “how old are you?” I quickly said “16”.
Two seconds later, I, 25 years old, had a child-ticket in my hand… Didn’t know if I should take that as a compliment, or if I should be offended cause she thought I really looked like 16. But I got in to the game, and who gives a … about ages then…?
Visit the Arena, it's huge,...
by Zlur
Visit the Arena, it's huge, it's impressive and it's one of the oldest historical buildings in Verona, where lots has happened from years years ago such as Gladiator fights, till this very day where operas and cultural activities are held. Just knowing that it is the city of the most famous lovers in history - Romeo and Juliet, makes you wonder! :)
Piazza Bra - Teatro Filarmonico
by croisbeauty
Teatro Filarmonico is the chief theatre in Verona, and was one of the most important, as well as one of the most beautiful theatres in 18th century Italy.
Built in 1716 to the design of the well known architect and stage designer Francesco Bibiena, it was destoyed by fire in 1760 and had to be completely rebuilt.
The building was again destroyed in 1945, this time by bombing.
Thanks to the Academia Filarmonica Veronese, the owners of the theatre, it has now been completely restored by the architect V. Filippini, who has faithfully reproduced the beautiful 18th century proscenium arch.
Via Leoni
by montezaro
This is Piazza Leoni which is following by Via Leoni which leads you to Via Capello and Giulietta's house. Further on, there is Piazza delle Erba with Torre Lambertu which can be seen on this picture. Via Capello is one of the most crowded streets of Verona, here you can hear and see tourists from all over the world speaking in languages you probably never heard before.
Piazza Leoni, with its cafes, is a good place to take a break after strolling around.
Packing List
by steventilly
Travel light if you're just on a day trip. You don't want to be weighted down! If you want to go into cathedrals & churches, don't wear shorts and sleeveless tops. Just my Digital Camera. To be honest there are times when I needed a wider lense than my camera had, which made life a little awkward. Take a picnic! The area by the river is so nice for sitting by in the sun.
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Walking around the Parco della Muralla
Letters to Juliet
Vendors line the Piazza
View of church fornt and tower
