I really enjoyed Verona, but Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta) was the mother of all tourist traps. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona during the 1300s, and…
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…
One of the main reasons we visited Verona was to do a wine tour of the Valpolicella region. The region is located east of Lake Garda and north…
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…
Verona is synonymous with Romeo and Juliet, and this northern Italian city is a great getaway for both romantics and history lovers. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Verona…
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…
