Verona Local Customs

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Legends

Legends, Verona

 14 Reviews  There are so many contradictions regarding W. Shakespeare and his work, some experts doubt he ever visited Italy and Verona, others doubts he wrote all those novels among which "Romeo and Juliet" is... 

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The Patron Saint of Verona

The Patron Saint of Verona, Verona

 12 Reviews  The magnificent look of the apse and Romanesque bell-tower of the basilica of San Zeno. The roof and the apse were rebuilt in the Gothic period. The weathered Veronese stone of which the basilica is... 

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Other

Other, Verona

 18 Reviews  not a proposal! Mmm and not really a "local" custom but I though that placing it under the "to dos" was a little too much- Anyway, up to the 2009 spring the civil weddings took place nearly only at... 

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Events

Events, Verona

 11 Reviews  Tocatì (Your turn! in Verona dialect) was a frequent word exanged beetween children playng along the roads, swapping roles in the games. How many times i told it! Time of no cars around, no PCs or... 

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Sculptures

Sculptures, Verona

 6 Reviews  The statue to Vittorio Emanuele stands in the central position on Piazza Bra, right opposite to listone. He was loveable king and Italians admired him alot. As far as I know, al capitals of Italian... 

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Wine testing

Wine testing, Verona

 3 Reviews  Wanting to try some regional wines but don't know what to look for? look for these key regions: Valpolicella: comuni (municipalities) of Pescantina, San Pietro in Cariano, Negrar, Marano, Fumane,... 

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Verona Pass

Verona Pass, Verona

 1 Review  It was surprising to learn that several of Verona's churches and the Duomo had an entrance fee so If you're planning to visit several churches and museums invest in a Verona Pass but remember nearly... 

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Aperitivo time!

Aperitivo time!, Verona

 Jefie Says:  One of the things I really enjoyed in Italy is that when you order drinks, your waiter usually brings you some chips, olives or other little snacks to go with... 

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Internet Train - Verona: Via Roma 17

Internet Train - Verona: Via Roma 17, Verona

 MarioPortugal Says:  Internet TrainVerona: Via Roma 17Located near the Arena.Click here for more detailsInternet AccessE-Mail ServiceScanner & FaxPrint ServiceCD-Rom BurningDigital... 

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La Benedizione dei Cani

La Benedizione dei Cani, Verona

 giampiero6 Says:  I thought this was kind of goofy and funny. Piazza Bra...the largest Piazza in Verona, where the Arena is located was taken over one day by a bunch of dog... 

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Juliet's house.

Juliet's house., Verona

 Maurizioago Says:  It is not certain that this palace was Juliet's house, nor that Juliet and Romeo really existed. This building dates back to the XIII century and was restored... 

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Language

Language, Verona

 Marpessa Says:  When traveling in a country where english is not the main language I try to make an effort to speak the local language. Italian is a beautiful language and it... 

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does the devil produce grappa?

does the devil produce grappa?, Verona

 arasnosliw Says:  Veneto is the home of grappa production; it was originally produced in Bassano del Grappa, near Vicenza, which is just east of Verona.It's a strong brandy made... 

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Les Clochards

Les Clochards, Verona

 montezaro Says:  The town of Paris is known for its clochards, a kind of homeless people who live under the bridges of the river Seine. I was attracted by the name of this... 

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Buy your stamps at the big T

Buy your stamps at the big T, Verona

 globetrott Says:  Some things in Italy are different from other places and so you will find a special kind of shop all over Italy, selling Tabacco, Salt and stamps. Do not expect... 

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Touch her breast!

Touch her breast!, Verona

 barrikello Says:  Well, this is the first case you can touch a woman's breast without being hit in return... so do it and enjoy it! No, not each Verona woman, even though they... 

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Love is in the air...

Love is in the air..., Verona

 viddra Says:  Write a love message, or just a name of your love, and stick it on the walls of Juliet's house. 

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Piazza Bra - Listone

Piazza Bra - Listone, Verona

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arena

arena, Verona

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balcony

balcony, Verona

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