Best things to do in Verona

Verona's Essential Landmarks

Verona’s landscape spans two millennia, featuring the remarkably preserved 1st-century Roman Arena and the ancient Pietra Bridge. The city’s medieval identity is defined by the fortified Castelvecchio and the ornate Scaliger Tombs, while the Romanesque Basilica of San Zeno and the Verona Cathedral highlight its religious heritage. This list covers essential architectural sites, from the panoramic views at St. Peter’s Castle and Lamberti Tower to the vibrant markets of Piazza delle Erbe and the high-end boutiques of Via Mazzini, capturing the city's Roman, Gothic, and Renaissance layers.

Verona's Essential Landmarks — Map

Lo Scaligero / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

Juliet's House

Historic medieval building associated with Shakespeare's Juliet featuring a balcony and a museum dedicated to the legendary love story.

Sygic Traveler / All rights reserved

B

Verona Arena

Ancient Roman amphitheater renowned for its open-air opera performances and cultural events. It is a well-preserved historical monument showcasing ancient Roman architecture.

C

Herbs Square

Historic square originating from Roman times, featuring significant medieval and Baroque architecture along with notable monuments such as an ancient fountain with the Madonna Verona statue.

AHert / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Old Castle

Historic Gothic castle and museum from the 14th century featuring extensive art collections and medieval architecture.

Jakub Hałun / GFDL

E

Piazza Bra

Locally known simply as Bra, this marvelous piazza is the most famous square of Verona and supposedly the largest one in Italy.

Jacopo Prisco / CC-BY-SA

F

St. Peter's Castle

These former Austrian barracks are now closed, but the architecture and the amazing view of the town are worth the climb.

FisioVerona / CC BY 2.5 it

G

Pietra Bridge

Historic Roman arch bridge with cobblestone paving, notable as the oldest bridge in Verona and a significant monument crossing the Adige River.

Jakub Hałun / GFDL

H

Scaliger Bridge

Also known as Castelvecchio Bridge, the original fortified bridge was built in the middle of the 14th century.

JoJan / CC BY-SA 3.0

I

Piazza dei Signori

Verona's smaller square is surrounded by appealing palaces built by the city's prominent family, and also quite expensive cafés and…

Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0

J

Scaliger Tombs

Outstanding Gothic masterpieces, these funerary tombs were built in order to celebrate the Della Scala family, rulers of Verona during the…

JoJan / CC BY-SA 3.0

K

Verona Cathedral

Often referred to as Duomo di Verona, this charming Romanesque cathedral was built after the 1117 earthquake, which destroyed two churches…

Sygic Traveler / All rights reserved

L

Basilica of San Zeno

This beautiful Romanesque church is famous not only for its many artworks but also for being the place where Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet…

Lo Scaligero / CC BY-SA 3.0

M

Lamberti Tower

The Torre dei Lamberti is an 84 m high tower in Verona, northern Italy.

Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0

N

Borsari Gate

Ancient Roman city gate dating back to the 1st century BC, featuring well-preserved Roman military architecture and a white limestone façade.

Paolo Villa / CC BY-SA 4.0

O

Palazzo Giusti

The Giusti Palace and Garden are located in the east of Verona, Italy, a short distance from Piazza Isolo and near the city centre.

Sygic Traveler / All rights reserved

P

Via Mazzini

The best place to shop in Verona - no matter how much money you want to spend.

MM / Public domain

Q

Roman Theater

Come and see what remained of a Roman theater which foundation dates back to the 1st century BC.

Other Lists

Editor's Choice Historic Sites of Verona Museums and Art Historic Churches of Verona Opera and Historic Theatres Best Dining & Cafes in Verona