Verona is a very beautiful and second largest city in northeastern Italy. This city is located on the Adige River in Veneto, Italy. It is also the largest municipality city in Italy and covers an area of 1,426 km square. Due to the artistic heritage, fairs that are held annually, the opera season in the Arena and the ancient Roman amphitheatre are the main reasons behind the attraction of tourists to this city. Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy which is located very close to this city. It has a very rich history and has several monuments that are still in very great shape. Football is a very important sport in this city and it also has three professional football teams which are the Hellas Verona, the Chievo Verona and the Virtus Vecomp Verona. It is also recognized as a city with outstanding universal value by UNESCO and is also listed as a World Heritage Site.

When to visit Verona, Italy

April to September is the best time to visit Verona. At this time all the tourist attractions are open and there is a very pleasant atmosphere all around the city. You can also see the cultural events that take place during this time. This city is the perfect place to spend your holidays with your close ones.

What to know about Verona, Italy

Climate

The summers are muggy, dry, hot, muggy and mostly clear in this city. The average minimum temperature is around 16  and the average maximum temperature is around 28 during summers. You can enjoy looking at the blue sky and beaches in the summer season. You can also go swimming, cycling, walking, barbeque, camping and many outdoor sports activities. The winter season is very cold and cloudy. The temperature goes around freezing point in the daytime also, especially in the month of December and January. Snowfall is very rare.

Currency

Currency used in Verona is Euro. Some visitors can use their own foreign currency in some hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions but it may be very expensive. You can also carry your debit and credit cards with you to be on a safe side in case you lost your money. If you are travelling to this city then it is advisable to exchange your money at reliable places such as banks and currency exchange bureau.

Language

The majority of the city's residents are fluent in Sardinian language which is also known as Sardinian limba sarda or Sardu. Now-a-days Sardinian language is considered as the ancestor of all the Romance languages including the other languages like French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian and Spanish. Although Sardinian is the widely spoken language in the town, many young people, especially students speak very good English. Around the coastal areas in the town, you will have no problems in navigating your way around or ordering food at a restaurant.

Transportation

The excellent public transportation services are the biggest way to get around Verona and its attractions.

Buses
Taxi
Car hiring
Ferries
Bicycle
Motorbike hiring
Trams

The Opera Festival

The Opera Festival is very popular in the city and many opera lovers and music enthusiasts visit this place from around the world to attend this. This festival is worth your visit within such an exceptional and unique stage. Since 1913, this festival has been celebrated every year and attended by a huge mass of people. Around half a million people attend this beautiful and mind-blowing performance every year. You must visit this city and attend this festival which will leave you surprised by its spectacular performance. It takes place from the month of June to August which gathers audiences of every age. You will see a different opera every evening which is a very great opportunity to learn about this famous festival.

Places of attractions in Verona, Italy

Arena di Verona (Roman Amphitheatre)

It is one of the largest of its kind and was built in 30 AD. It is very huge and now is used for the internationally famous large scale opera performances.  In the old times, this arena used to have capacity to hold around 30,000 people. Now it has 44 rows for seating which can accommodate 22,000 spectators.  This Arena is constructed from white and pink stones which earlier used to have three tiers of arches but only two of them have survived. There was music, dancing, circus acts but most of the citizens came to see the blood sports which were held there. This arena has a huge history of about 2,000 years behind its back.  In the months of July and August it serves as home to the World’s famous Opera Festival. In the year 2026, it will be used as the Closing Ceremony venue for the Winter Olympics and after two weeks it will also be used as the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan. 

The Verona Cathedral

The Verona Cathedral is also known by the name of Santa Maria Matricolare Cathedral. It is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located in the northern part of Italy and completely dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This popular Cathedral was consecrated on September 13, 1887. There were villas with private thermal baths and probably also a few temples, during the Roman Empire in the area of the Church. It was destroyed greatly by an earthquake in 1117 A.D. Later it was reconstructed which took around 20 years. It is heavily decorated from inside and looks very amazing. It is a complex that consists of many buildings and other places of worship which are linked to the religion, culture, history and traditions of the city. The reconstruction of this cathedral began in 1120 in a splendid composition of various materials, tuff with white and rose colored marble, together with ceramic tiles. It holds a lot of history and is very rich in architecture. You will get to know a lot of things about this city when you visit this Cathedral.