Italy: Verona
Italy: Verona
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Verona Arena |
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| Plaza Gate: Gate to the main plaza | ||
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| Main Plaza: The main plaza in Verona and location of the Arena. | ||
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| Arena: Verona's amphitheatre, completed around AD 30, is the third largest in the world, after Rome's Coliseum and the amphitheatre at Capua, near Naples. Originally, the Arena could hold almost the entire population of Roman Verona, and visitors came from across the Veneto to watch mock battles and gladiatorial combats. Since then, the Arena has been used for public executions, fairs, theatre performances, bullfighting and opera. The Arena is still used today for concerts and other activities. | ||
Arena Tunnels
Inside the Arena
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| House of Juliet: The tragic story of Romeo and Juliet inspired countless poems, films, ballets and dramas. At the Casa di Giulietta (Juliet's house), No. 27 Via Cappello, Romeo is said to have climbed to Juliet's balcony: in reality this is a restored 13th-century inn. | ||
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Juliet's Balcony
Statue of Juliet - People touch the breast of Juliet for good luck in love
Wall of Gum - Located next to Juliet's balcony
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| Around the Town: Various photos of buildings, churches and signs around the town. | ||
View of Verona from the Train
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