Verona Audio Tour Covers 21 Sites
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- The Arena di Verona predates Rome's Colosseum, having been built in 30 AD. Originally capable of holding 30,000 spectators, much of its outer ring was destroyed in a 1117 earthquake, with the fallen stone being used to build other structures in the city. - While Verona was the setting for Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," the famous balcony at Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta) was added during a restoration in the early 20th century to attract tourists. The house itself dates to the 13th century and was owned by the Cappello family, whose name is similar to the Capulets. - The Giusti Garden (Giardino Giusti) is a noted Renaissance garden in Verona that has been a tourist destination since the 18th century, attracting visitors like Mozart and Goethe. It features one of Europe's oldest hedge mazes and a large sculpted mask that was designed to breathe fire and smoke. - Tourism in Verona is not a new phenomenon; it was a key stop on the "Grand Tour" for upper-class Europeans in the 18th century. Today, the city is embracing modern tourism trends, including virtual reality experiences that show how ancient Verona once looked. - The province of Verona saw an 8.5% increase in tourist arrivals in 2024, contributing to the Veneto region's record of over 73 million overnight stays that year. - The Verona Arena is still a major performance venue, known for its summer opera festival which began in 1913. Before hosting operas, the amphitheater was used for gladiatorial games, medieval jousts, and even Buffalo Bill's "Wild West Show" in the late 19th century. - Verona's historic city center is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, a recognition of its well-preserved Roman, medieval, and Renaissance architecture. Due to the richness of its Roman ruins, the city is sometimes referred to as "Little Rome". - Digital, self-guided tours are becoming an increasingly popular way for visitors to experience Verona, offering a flexible alternative to traditional guided groups and allowing for exploration of lesser-known sites.
