What to see in Verona on your own? TOP places and route

Verona is a stunning Italian city: rich culture, magnificent architecture and authentic nature intertwined in a single ensemble. For tourists who are actively interested in what to see in Verona and the surrounding area on their own, below is a list for several days, depending on the possibilities of visitors. Before the trip, you should familiarize yourself with it in order to draw up a preliminary itinerary for walking around Verona.

What to see in Verona in one day?

Vacationers will surely find among a wide variety of locations what can be seen in Verona from the sights of a particular person. It is noteworthy that in the presence of the Verona card, which we recommend to purchase on the official website veronacard.it, many interesting places can be visited for free. The card price per day is 18 €, which is significantly less than the total cost of the proposals presented. It gives you the opportunity to visit 20 different locations. Almost all of them work as usual from 8:30 to 18:00 and are open to tourists.

What to see in Verona in 1 day on your own:

• Piazza delle Erbe (Trav Square) - from here we advise you to start your acquaintance with the city, since this is its very heart with unique architecture. From the square, you can reach any of the most popular attractions in Verona.

• The next item could be Lamberti tower, which is one of the nicest observation platforms. To climb to the very top, you will need to overcome 268 steps. The cost of lifting for tourists is € 2-3.

• For connoisseurs of architecture and literature, it will not be superfluous to visit Juliet's houses, where the prototypes of the heroes of the most famous love story lived. The museum is now located here. Wedding ceremonies are often held here. You can see the inside of the building for € 6.

• Near the house is located arched passage, which is a wall of love, filled to the brim with the confessions and wishes of people. He clearly deserves, if not the original inscription, then definitely a photograph.

• Gothic Castelvecchio castle in Verona was founded in 1354 of red brick without any decorations. This makes it outwardly similar to the Moscow Kremlin. Now the castle houses the city museum, where there was a place for painting and sculpture.

• Giusti Gardens can become a staging post while exploring the city. Here foreigners will have a great time among the green spaces, relax on the benches or wander through the labyrinth. You can walk around the territory for a fee of about € 7.

• After that, you can return to the tourist part of the city again and visit, for example, Arena di Verona... It is the third largest amphitheater in Italy. A visit costs € 6, children over 7 years old - € 4.5.

• Further, it is worthwhile to devote time to Gothic basilicas, for example San Fermo, where the mausoleum, sculptural group and frescoes are presented. A standard ticket will cost tourists € 2.5.

• Further along the route of the walk, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with Cathedral, which will delight you with a combination of Gothic and Romanesque styles. Inside, the building is decorated in Baroque and Renaissance. As in the previous location, you can enter here for € 2.5.

• You can end your journey in cozy bars or cafeterias with local cuisine and relaxing drinks. Just remember that some establishments also charge € 1.5-2 service fee.

What to visit in Verona in 1 day, tourists will be able to decide on their own without our help, you can walk along the streets in absolutely any direction, the main thing is the desire to see something more with your own eyes. Moreover, sometimes it is worth abandoning the route planning on your own (especially without useful knowledge about the city) in favor of tourist walks, when you can see several popular places.

Where to visit in Verona in two days?

Foreigners who come to the Italian city for a few days of rest will be especially lucky to see interesting places in Verona. They can also take advantage of the Verona Card offer, which costs only € 22 for 72 hours.

Below we will supplement the list with fascinating places recommended for visiting on the second day of travel to the city of love.

• On the second day, we advise you to leave the visit to the tomb of the three rulers of the city of love - Arok Scaligerov... This is an original suspended burial, which is a monument to the Gothic of the Middle Ages.

• Then you can look into Archaeological Museum of Verona, which opened on the territory of the old monastery of Saint Gerolamo. The entrance fee to the exhibition is € 6 for adults, € 4.5 for students, and € 1 for children.

• Lovers of visiting various museums will definitely like it Forti Gallery of Contemporary Art... This collection is more than 1.4 thousand exhibits. Most of the creations were created at the beginning of the 19th century, while the rest were already presented by contemporary artists. The visit is available at a cost of € 2.5 for students and seniors, € 4 for adults.

• The left bank of the city with the Castelvecchio castle, which was described above, is united by another unique attraction of the city - Scaliger Bridge... At this place it has been located since the middle of the 14th century and bears the name of the ruling dynasty at that time. The structure was built in the Romanesque style and decorated with crenellated elements. The length of the bridge is 12 meters.

• The second day can be the day of acquaintance with another famous Verona building - Home of Romeo... It is located just 150 meters from the building where Juliet lived and today is a private property.

• Worth seeing and Palazzo Maffei, which is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque architecture.

• You can also use the tour bus service Hop-on Hop-off, which is perfect for exploring the city when tourists are already walking around. The price of a rest by information transport is about € 20.

The first Sunday of the month will be a real holiday for tourists, as many museums open their doors for free entry or ask for a very nominal fee for visiting.

Prices for city tours

It is also worth familiarizing yourself with where to go on excursions in Verona, as there are many options to spend time profitably on information walks with private guides in Russian. Moreover, such trips will be an order of magnitude more exciting than the programs presented in local agencies.

For example, the Tripster.ru service offers vacationers such popular excursions as:

• Verona from A to Z... A classic sightseeing tour that allows you to see many attractions at once. The price of the opportunity to look at the city through the eyes of Italians is € 160 per tour.
• «Shakespeare in love": In the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet. This 3-hour story allows tourists to immerse themselves in the mystery of legendary love. Travel cost - € 250 per excursion.
• Verona - first date... This is another way for tourists to get to know the city for the first time, but fully. In 3 hours, the guide will take the participants through the most iconic places in Verona. The cost of the excursion is from € 82.

Since Verona is considered the Italian city of love, it is impossible to stay away from the special atmosphere that reigns in the air. Vacationers will have time to get a lot of pleasure and impressions even in a short time.

Where to go with children?

For tourists who visit the country with the whole family, we have also compiled a list of places where it is essential to visit Verona with children.

• Gardaland amusement park: there are many attractions, various food outlets, play areas and even a railway and cable car.

• The second option is a quiet rest on Lake Garda, on the banks of which the amusement park is located. Here tourists are provided with boats and boats for rent, as well as sports and play areas. The natural park Parco Natura Viva is located nearby.

• Another good way to relax is to travel to Sigurta park... This is a very picturesque place with well-groomed green meadows, thousands of tulips and avenues of roses.

• From the center you can walk along San Zeno waterfront, which stretches along the Adige River in Verona. From here, simply stunning views of the city open, and along the way you will meet various cozy cafes with sweets.

• You can go to the site for free Castle of San Pietrowhere you can enjoy panoramic views of Verona. But it is worth considering the moment that you will have to climb the stairs a lot.

All offered options are perfect for family holidays and, in particular, traveling with a child. Several options can be combined. For example, entertain yourself in the evening after the morning has been spent exploring the culture and architecture.

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How to save money on your trip? Life hacks

These tips will help you plan your vacation on your own cheaper:

• We recommend installing the RumGuru application on your smartphone, so you can choose any living space even upon arrival in the city, it is very convenient to find a free living space on a business trip or during an unplanned vacation in real time.
• Tripinsurance will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the service works only with trusted major insurance companies, which already inspires confidence. You just have to choose the most profitable option, but it's better not to save on health.
• Flights? We advise you to use Aviasales empirically.
• You may also find our selection of useful tourist apps useful.