Things to do in Avesa

Dominating the skyline of Verona is Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheater that is one of the largest in the world. Built in A.D. 30, the arena is one of the oldest structures in the city and a building of colossal proportions. It’s also one of Verona’s most popular attractions and draws over 500,000 visitors to the city each year. Admire its architecture and watch an opera from its historic stone steps.

Recreate a scene from one of the world’s greatest love stories at this historic house in Verona. Casa di Giulietta is, as the story goes, the former home of Juliet, one of the protagonists from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Today, the house hosts a museum dedicated to Juliet, featuring a wide collection of photographs and historic artifacts.

Piazza Bra is the largest square in Verona and one of the best places in the city to watch daily life go by. Its position just inside the city gates means it acts as a welcoming ground for new arrivals to Verona. Lined with restaurants, bars and many of the city’s most iconic attractions, it’s no wonder Piazza Bra is busy at all times of the day.

Piazza delle Erbe is a bustling city square in the heart of Verona. Each day a market is set up in the center of the square and the outdoor chairs and tables of restaurants, bars and cafés are placed on the footpaths. Listen to the cries of market vendors, drink traditional Italian espresso and admire the eclectic mix of buildings that surrounds this central square.

Scaliger Castle is a 13th-century medieval stronghold, one of the best-preserved castles in Italy. This ancient fortification is surrounded by the waters of Lake Garda and stands at the entrance to Sirmione.