Italian Verona at a glance may tempt you on a tourist trip

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - Verona is located in northern Italy on the Adige River, near Lake Gardi and about an hour away from Milan and Venice by train.

The beautiful city of Verona was built of pink marble, its roofs and towers seeming to glow in the sunlight. It was a thriving Roman city that left behind many restored structures that are still in use today, not to mention plenty of other ruins that give us evidence of the former Roman city. .

Since the eighth century, the city has become the seat of a number of successive ruling families such as the Ostrogoths and then the Lombards, so Verona witnessed more and many beautiful and brilliant buildings, but in 1117 the city was struck by a terrible earthquake that destroyed many buildings, and in 1797 it was occupied by Napoleon and then Austria for some time, then united The city with the rest of Italy in 1866.

Most travelers arrive in Verona either by train or by air via the nearest airport, which is Catullo International, which is 12 km from the city center, and what distinguishes Verona is the presence of a well-efficient bus system, the possibility of renting bicycles, and providing accommodation at a much cheaper rate than Venice and Milan, offering choices between luxury hotels and hostels as well as many culinary options.

Verona is famous for its rich artistic treasures, such as famous opera performances such as Shakespeare's plays: Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew or the Fierce Catherine, and the play The Two Gentlemen of Veronese.

As for the stunning architecture in the city, it is also one of the most important centers of tourist attractions. Roman monuments still exist, as well as medieval buildings, which are classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Among the landmarks that should not be missed are the Arena di Verona, which is a Roman amphitheater that is still in use for opera, music and ballet performances, and the Piazza della Erba, which was formerly the Roman Forum and then became the market square in the Middle Ages and is surrounded by beautiful historical buildings.

There's also Juliet's House, a historic house and picturesque balcony marketed as the location for a balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet, the Torre dei Lamberti dating from 1172 and restored in the 15th century, and Castelvecchio, the 14th-century fortified castle that now houses the Art Museum. .