Get to know Verona Historical Centre

The heart of fair Verona is its Historical Centre, or Città Antica, and dates back to the first century, when it was established as a major city of the Roman Empire. The city’s original boundaries were demarcated by the Adige River, which surrounded most of Verona as a natural moat, and by a fortification of imposing walls on its southwestern edges. Today, the Historic Centre remains within these centuries-old borders and is home to the city’s most famous attractions, including the Roman amphitheater, Piazza Brà, and Juliet’s balcony from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Thanks to its abundance of historical landmarks, Verona was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. The Historical Centre is a magical place to live, as its atmospheric piazzas and streets offer views of the river, picturesque bridges, stately cypress trees, and crenellated towers around every corner.

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Living in Verona

Verona is the largest city in the Veneto region in northeastern Italy and one of the loveliest. A charmingly picturesque place, Verona is set on the banks of the Adige River and next to the hills of Valpolicella. (The province of Verona includes the city itself, as well as the surrounding countryside, including parts of Lake Garda.) The city — built at the crossroads of major routes — began its rise during the Roman Empire and continued its dominance through the medieval, Renaissance, and modern eras. When Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet in Verona, it became romance central, with millions coming to visit. Today, Verona is a blend of these many historic influences, boasting architecture ranging from Roman amphitheaters to Art Nouveau villas.