Things to do in Verona, Veneto: The Best Ancient Ruins

December 26, 2021 Brain Ambrose

So splendid was medieval Verona that its reputation alone inspired Shakespeare to set two plays here (Romeo and Juliet and The Two Gentlemen of Verona). Though its connection to the actual Capulets is tenuous at best, the so-called Juliet's House draws half a million tourists per year, many of them keen on reenacting the balcony scene. Don't miss the Roman amphitheater and the Palazzo Barberi.
Restaurants in Verona

1. Operaforte

Via del Pestrino Verona Forte Santa Caterina, Verona Italy +39 045 547132 [email protected] http://www.operaforte.net/
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Operaforte

2. Parco A.D.A. - Postumia Necropoli Albere Spiana Verona

Via Albere' 96 parco A.D.A.- Postumia - necropoli romana - recinto sepolcrale romano I sec d.C., 37138, Verona Italy http://www.viaalbereverona.com/parco-ada-orti-cani-via-albere-verona/
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Parco A.D.A. - Postumia Necropoli Albere Spiana Verona

3. Arena di Verona

Piazza Bra 1, 37121, Verona Italy +39 045 800 5151 [email protected] https://www.arena.it/arena/
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Arena di Verona

Built in the first century AD, this is one of the best conserved Roman amphitheatres, whose seating area is made up of 44 levels and can hold up to 22,000 spectators.

Reviewed By My2hotpans

If you are lucky enough to be in Verona during opera season and have any appreciation for the arts or architecture tickets are a must. Feel the majesty of watching a world class opera in an ancient arena. Feel more like a local bring a pillow pad for your sitting pleasure. Whatever show you are going to see be prepared to be throughly entranced, between the colorful array of costume detail, set design and shear vocal talent, you no doubt will be blown away. The arena will transport you to another time as the sun goes down and the players songs and dance burn into your memories with passion and fire.

4. Porta Borsari

Via Diaz and Corso Porta Borsari angolo con Via A. Diaz, 37100, Verona Italy
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Porta Borsari

Reviewed By DrSpaceBoy - Vienna, Austria

An ancient Roman gate dating back to the first century BC and AD, with a mostly intact inscription as well. Another place of marvel of old times to see in Verona.

5. Villa Romana di Valdonega

Via Zoppi, 15 Prima domenica del mese 9.30 - 12.30, Primo sabato del mese 15.30 - 18.30., 37128, Verona Italy +39 347 221 3090 [email protected] http://www.archeonaute.it/villa-romana-valdonega/
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Villa Romana di Valdonega

The archaeological area of Valdonega is a splendid example of a suburban Roman villa, sited on the hills that surround the city of Verona. The excavations of 1957 unearthed the remains of an L-shaped porticus belonging to a building dating from the 1st century AD, of which there remains a large columned hall (oecus corinthius), a mosaiced corridor, a small service room and another fine room richly decorated with frescoes. The Villa Romana di Valdonega is situated in via Cesare Zoppi 5, Valdonega, Verona. Free admission days: Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. (from NOVEMBER to APRIL, only by reservation)* Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. If you are programming a visit, please contact us previously, as days and opening times can be modified. During the free admission days a guided tour with an archaeologist can be requested at the time of your arrival. A voluntary contribution is required for the guided tour. When the site is closed a guided tour with an archaeologist can be booked. Please contact us

6. Parco delle Mura e dei Forti

Viali di Circonvallazione, Verona Italy http://www.legambienteverona.it/parco-mura/
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Parco delle Mura e dei Forti

7. Area Archeologica di Corte Sgarzerie

Corte Sgarzarie 8 porta verde lungo il colonnato della loggia, al civico 8P - di fronte alla libreria Pagina 12, 37121, Verona Italy +39 347 221 3090 [email protected] http://www.archeonaute.it/
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Area Archeologica di Corte Sgarzerie

The archaeological site is part of the Capitoline complex, the centre of which is the grand temple dedicated to the trinity of Roman gods: Juno, Jupiter and Minerva, the most important temple of the Roman city. Built over an area of over 60,000 sq. metres the temple was situated in the centre of a raised podium, 2 metres above the ground level, alongside the decumanus massimo. Free admission days: saturday 9 am -1 pm sunday 9 am - 1 pm Possibility of timetable changes, write to us to be sure of opening hours. During the free admission days a guided tour with an archaeologist can be requested at the time of your arrival. A voluntary contribution is required for the guided tour. When the site is closed a guided tour with an archaeologist can be booked for foreign visitors or groups in English and other languages.

8. Area archeologica nella cantina del Ristorante Dodici Apostoli

Vicolo Corticella San Marco 3, 37121, Verona Italy +39 045 596999 http://www.archeoveneto.it/portale/wp-content/filemaker/stampa_scheda_estesa.php?recid=63
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Area archeologica nella cantina del Ristorante Dodici Apostoli

9. Domus Romana di Verona

Piazza Bogara Banca Popolare di Verona, 37100, Verona Italy +39 045 806 8680 http://www.beniculturali.it/mibac/opencms/MiBAC/sito-MiBAC/MenuPrincipale/LuoghiDellaCultura/Ricerca/index.html?action=show&idluogo=20433
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Domus Romana di Verona

10. Necropoli Romana

Via San Procolo 1, 37123, Verona Italy http://www.tourism.verona.it/it/cosa-fare/arte-e-cultura/siti-archeologici/necropoli-romana
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