View from the top at the Verona Arena in Verona, Italy

Sitting in the center of Piazza Brà is Verona Arena (Arena di Verona), an ancient Roman amphitheater build in 30 AD. It’s one of the best preserved ancient…

Liston in Verona, Italy

Piazza Brà is the largest square in the city of Verona, Italy. It’s lined with cafés and restaurants and has a few important buildings on it. The square…

Castle interior at Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy

Castelvecchio is a castle in the city of Verona, Italy. It was built by the Scaligeri dynasty that ruled the city from 1308-1387 and now houses a museum. It’s…

Tortelloni at Ristorante Scaligero in Verona, Italy

Verona has a good selection of restaurants to choose from. We had some delicious meals there. The only problem is that it’s a very touristy city which means…

Gaetano Donizetti Theatre in Bergamo, Italy

Lower Town (Città Bassa) is the more modern part of the Italian city of Bergamo. It’s not as interesting as Upper Town (Città Alta) but it still has…

Restaurant outside the funicular station in Bergamo, Italy

After exploring Upper Town (Città Alta) in Bergamo, we decided to head up to San Vigilio, which is a hill above the city. At the top are fantastic…