Tag: Verona
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So, You Want to Ride the Train in Italy!?
What is the best way to get around Italy? For us, it seemed that the train would be best for day trips from Rome and Verona and for intercity travel. This notion is foreign to many in the United States, where train options are few and far between in most of the country. How about…
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Our Shadows Return!
We awoke to the promise of a clear blue sky today – our last day in Verona. After three days of rain and a temperature drop of close to 30 degrees, the sun was a welcome sight indeed! We have come to know our neighborhood well and couldn't have asked for a…
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Basilica Honors San Zeno, Who Transformed Verona
We had to find things to do between the great meals in Verona, and this find was a gem: The San Zeno Maggiore, built beginning in the 7th Century to honor the patron saint of Verona. Tour books call this one of the most memorable churches in northern Italy. …
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Modern-Day Romeos
A change in weather brought us a second day of rain; a good excuse to sleep in, then casually explore the nooks and crannies of our Verona neighborhood. We ducked into the courtyard at Casa di Giulietta to take a peek at Juliet's balcony, expecting to snap a quick photo and escape the Saturday crowd.…
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A Strange, Unwelcome Visitor
Nearly 30,000 missed the triumphant appearance by a mysterious would-be emperor from a land far, far away. It was not known why the strangely dressed, long-winded speaker chose Verona's Arena, built in AD 30 and the third-largest Roman amphitheater. He was last seen fleeing several angry gladiators. Posted with Blogsy
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