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The City
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Set along the curves of the Adige River and backed by hills to the north, Verona is close to Lake Garda and layered with history. It began as a Roman trading post and political centre, and you can still see what’s left of that era—the Arena, the Roman Theatre, the Borsari Gate, the Gavi Arch, and sections of the old city walls. These ruins, along with medieval towers and Renaissance palaces, are part of what gives Verona its particular character.
Beyond the architecture, it’s a city that’s always been shaped by ideas and the arts. It’s home to one of the oldest music academies in the world, a historic university, and the ancient Civic Capitolare Library. Each summer, the open-air opera season at the Arena brings in international crowds, turning Verona into a kind of open stage. But even outside opera season, the city has its own rhythm—more laid-back than Milan or Venice, but just as full of things to see, eat, and explore.
Beyond the architecture, it’s a city that’s always been shaped by ideas and the arts. It’s home to one of the oldest music academies in the world, a historic university, and the ancient Civic Capitolare Library. Each summer, the open-air opera season at the Arena brings in international crowds, turning Verona into a kind of open stage. But even outside opera season, the city has its own rhythm—more laid-back than Milan or Venice, but just as full of things to see, eat, and explore.