11 Things to Do in Verona, Italy + Useful Tips from a Local

Verona isn’t the most popular city in Italy, like Rome, Venice, or Milan, but you should include it on your Italy itinerary as it is one of the best cities to visit in Italy.

I first came to Verona for 2 days back in 2014, then revisited the city again and ended up moving to Verona for 1.5 years. Clearly, I liked Verona a lot. Naturally, Verona has changed over the last couple of years… some places closed while others opened, and new rules have been implemented for visiting certain attractions (sadly, you can no longer just casually stop by some patios), but essentially the spirit of Verona remains unchanged.

Mostly known to tourists from Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, there’s way more to do in the city than visiting Juliet’s house. While you can see Verona on a day trip from Venice or Milan as most tourists do, I highly recommend spending at least one night here as it’s much quieter and more local than nearby big cities.

You could also treat Verona as a base for various day trips to Lake Garda or Dolomites. During the summer, there’s also an option of seeing an opera or a concert at the Arena.