Europe Italy Pictures of Top Attractions in Verona, Italy By Martha Bakerjian Martha Bakerjian Twitter Martha Bakerjian is an Italian travel expert who uses her home in northern Tuscany as a base for her in-depth explorations of the country. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/10/19 TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Verona is a city in northern Italy known for Romeo and Juliet and for its Roman Arena, the third largest arena in Italy and one of the top venues for opera performances. Verona's picturesque medieval center holds many interesting sights including beautiful squares, medieval towers, and the Romanesque cathedral complex. Castelvecchio, a 14th-century fortress and residence, has an excellent museum. In addition to the Roman Arena, Verona has a smaller Roman theater with a museum and remains of several Roman sites. Take a virtual tour of Verona with these photos. Piazza delle Erbe is on the site of the Roman forum and was Verona's market square. In the center of the square is a 14th-century fountain with a Roman statue. The square is a great place to go for a coffee or before dinner drink in one of the cafes. 01 of 12 Roman Arena in Piazza Bra TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Verona's Roman arena is Italy's third largest Roman arena. Next to the arena is Piazza Bra lined with elegant buildings. The Roman arena is a top venue for summer music festivals in Italy. Continue to 2 of 12 below. 02 of 12 Inside the Roman Arena LUke1138/Getty Images Verona's Roman arena is a top venue for opera performances. Plays and concerts are also held inside the arena. Buy Verona Arena opera tickets from Select Italy. Continue to 3 of 12 below. 03 of 12 Juliet's Statue, House and Balcony TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Verona is home to the famous lovers, Romeo and Juliet. This photo shows Juliet's balcony and statue - people rub her left breast for good luck. Continue to 4 of 12 below. 04 of 12 Frescoes in Piazza delle Erbe TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Buildings of medieval origin around Verona's Piazza delle Erbe are beautifully decorated with frescoes. Continue to 5 of 12 below. 05 of 12 Verona Roman Theater and Archaeology Museum TripSavvy / Christopher Larson The Verona Roman Theater and Archeology Museum are across the river from Verona's historic center. The Roman Theater dates from the 1st century. Continue to 6 of 12 below. 06 of 12 Roman Mosaic in Archeology Museum Martha Bakerjian The Archaeology Museum is in a former convent above the Roman theater. In the museum are Roman mosaics, Etruscan and Roman bronzes, and Roman sculptures and inscriptions. Continue to 7 of 12 below. 07 of 12 View of Piazza delle Erbe from Above TripSavvy / Christopher Larson This photo of Piazza delle Erbe was taken from Lamberti Tower, a good place to go for views of Verona. Continue to 8 of 12 below. 08 of 12 Verona Duomo or Cathedral TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Verona's Duomo is Romanesque and has a 16th-century bell tower. The fascinating complex includes a 12th-century Baptistery and remains of a 4th-century church. Continue to 9 of 12 below. 09 of 12 Lamberti Tower in Piazza dei Signori TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Visitors can go to the top of the medieval Lamberti Tower for great views of Verona. Statues of famous men adorn buildings in Piazza dei Signori, below the tower. Continue to 10 of 12 below. 10 of 12 Photo of Castelvecchio Courtyard TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Verona's Castelvecchio Fortress has an interesting museum, entered through this courtyard. Continue to 11 of 12 below. 11 of 12 Photo of Piazza Bra TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Piazza Bra is a huge piazza inside the main gate into Verona. The piazza, by the Arena, has a broad walkway and elegant buildings with cafes and restaurants. Continue to 12 of 12 below. 12 of 12 Horse and Carriage by the Roman Arena Martha Bakerjian Horse-drawn carriage rides through Verona are available near the Roman Arena in Piazza Bar. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email