Verona, the city of love from the eyes of a local

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[{"address":"P. Bra', 9","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.438396122124715,"longitude":10.991718647266158},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Ftimo-wielink-3SxoIJy_TXk-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=ef603918-556e-4ef7-9d77-b9b4d0b520a7"},{"type":"text","content":"# Piazza Brà\nThis will be the starting point of our tour. **Piazza Brà** is one of the plazas of the city, but not the main one. In fact, the city was built by the Romans following the military camp settlement. This means a central square (That we will see later), two perpendicular main streets *Cardo* and *Decumano*, and defensive walls that surround the city.\nLooking at the southern part of the plaza from this point you will actually be able to observe one piece of the ancient wall. Another building that you observe it's the **Palazzo Della Gran Guardia**, this is actually a very beautiful historical building, used mainly for expositions. If you are interested in art or photography, you could also be lucky, or if you are not, you should simply enter the main hall and admire it. \nThen if you look at the eastern part of the plaza you will see the city town hall, (Not so fun fact) this is generally the principal spot for protests. "},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1333},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fduminda-perera-NQhj8-fEO5A-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=7c8ff945-3796-4c43-8cc7-b14df069b011"},{"type":"text","content":"Probably the first thing that you will notice is the big **Arena**, as the name stays this was an old building used by the Romans to spectate fightings. Originally it had two rows of arches, and you can still observe a small section of the external part, destroyed by an earthquake in 1117.\nIf you want to visit it inside and acquire more pieces of information i will leave a link, where you will be able to buy tickets for this structure, and other museums too. Here, in particular during the summer, many shows take place like the \"*Wind music award*\" or operas like the (extra-) famous *Aida*."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.museiverona.com/"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fouael-ben-salah-fDfw5IrsemE-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=8cfb5548-ff76-4e5b-a218-f0ab90c3808c"},{"type":"text","content":"If you came here in the morning and you are sleepy, you should try to sit in one of the many cafes and try a typical Italian breakfast. Ask for a cappuccino and a cornetto and enjoy them sitting outside. (Be careful if you ask for a normal coffee because they will bring you an espresso). Or you can simply sit at the *\"Giardini Vittorio Emanuele\"* and experience the local atmosphere. "}]},{"address":"Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 41a","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.440742069034805,"longitude":10.99501694980197},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1500},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Ftom-podmore-q5KLWwex-U8-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=79fc3b90-eccd-44dd-87c4-9b05f44e44b8"},{"type":"text","content":"# Via Mazzini\nThis is one of the most known streets of the city, it's a must if you are interested in high fashion brands and classy shops. It is beautiful, but it's generally very crowded during the day, so if you don't like big crowds you can come here either early in the morning, or you can simply take one of the many parallel streets ( Them all will bring you to the next stop)\n"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fsuzanne-emily-o-connor-BvhLVHdNBl8-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=ded2168a-fd65-4f89-b62a-96f4ae77a937"},{"type":"text","content":"If you have an eye for details, try to take a look at the various windows in Verona, all of them are slightly different and some of them are also very special. There is also an Instagram profile for them :)"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.instagram.com/le_finestre_di_verona/?hl=it"}]},{"address":"Via Cappello, 21","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.4418818707458,"longitude":10.998308285937286},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fmaksym-harbar-1cb5hO_RH7A-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=44b9b774-3ed9-4c6d-a8f6-7154df646fb2"},{"type":"text","content":"# Casa di Giulietta \nI know this is actually a very touristy place, but you cannot come to Verona and not visit the \"House of Giulietta\". In this place, Romeo declared his love to Juliet, and staying here you can feel a bit like Romeo too in the famous scene of the Shaeksperian Drama...Or you can simply take a photo with the statue of Juliet :)\nRemember that this place will be always full, so if you want to visit it try to come here as early as possible or during the meals. \nIf you are particularly interested in the lore of this drama, go to visit also the **\"Tomba di Giulietta\"**, it's actually near to *Piazza Brà* in the direction of the central train station. (I also put here the link to buy the tickets for all those places)"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.museiverona.com/casa-giulietta/"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.museiverona.com/tomba-di-giulietta/"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1503},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fmarco-chilese-DQPTE6D6m4w-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=eee9aa6e-6f08-4bc7-8b2c-19583cd0c566"}]},{"address":"Piazza Erbe, 22","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.44315285983463,"longitude":10.997205587970589},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Ffabio-tura-cg3Sj8G8FyA-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=d0adfda0-4a3c-47cd-ab79-a865916c035e"},{"type":"text","content":"# Piazza Erbe\nThis is actually the main square of the city, the center of the old Roman city. Here you will be able to assist to the markets during the week. And feel free to take a glass of wine in one of the many *\"Osterie\"*, or if you want to feel more like a local from 4 pm you can make the **\"Aperitivo\"** with appetizers and a glass of *\"Spritz”*.(Go to the last part to find some intrsting places)"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1337},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fklemens-kopfle-CySXgUn5QFA-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=0e94707c-2de8-4db0-950b-88ca9c327db8"},{"type":"text","content":"Facing west you will be able to admire at the top of a column, \"The Lion of San Marco\", the symbol of the region \"Veneto\", that remembers the return of Venice. "},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1250},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fbjorn-agerbeek-Pqyfj3DA_ik-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=1ded72d5-219d-473d-bf3e-24766b75eb60"},{"type":"text","content":"Remember also to visit the smaller plaza adjacent to *\"Piazza Brà\"*: **Piazza Dei signori** (And to take a photo with the famous poet Dante). Here you will be able to see the \"*Torri dei Lamberti*\". The ancient rich lords of the city were competing for who had the highest tower, in fact, I'm sure that you could observe more of them in the city.\n\nIn this case there is also the possibility to go up to the top, this should be a tourist attraction, but only a few people know about it. With the same ticket you will be able to go to the top, and at the same time enter in the **Modern art gallery**. With its 84m, is one of the highest buildings in the city center, and will give you a 365 view on it. You should try to come here after the sunset, to admire the city at night "},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.torredeilamberti.it/biglietteria/"}]},{"address":"Ponte Pietra, 31","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.447705058367816,"longitude":11.000005148982002},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1500},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fjulia-solonina-cV-yFzNAg6s-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=8d3a1c64-f905-460f-8b98-a16ef66ca36a"},{"type":"text","content":"# Ponte Pietra\nThis bridge was built by the Romans during the first-century b.c. \nBut because of the many floods of the Adige, it was destroyed and built many times during the century. It's possible to notice that simply looking and the various types of construction blocks that were used.\nAt the end of the WW2, it was bombed, and then rebuilt trying to follow as much as possible the original form. \n"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1332},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fmichael-martinelli-kd4nfyp55lI-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=37c565bd-146f-4f0c-8cb2-e405f538b6e8"},{"type":"text","content":"(Please don't feed the birds)\nA small **tip** for photographers, if you are interested in making some photos, or you simply want a different perspective try to stop along the river (On the other side there is also the possibility to walk along the quay). Actually, if you have followed the directions to reach this point you will encounter a small square *\" Piazza Brà Molinari\"*, here you can sit in one of the many benches protected by the thick crown of the trees, and eat a gelato taken at the \"*Gelateria Ponte Pietra*\", or a stuffed *focaccia* at the \"*Focacceria Ponte Pietra*\". \n\n**Interesting fact**: Facing the plaza there is also a very special secondary school, the \"*Liceo Statale Scipione Maffei*\", the oldest institute in Verona, founded in 1807.\n\nAnother **Interesting stop** could be the **Natural history museum** It's located a bit far from here, but if you are interested in the topic it's a must. It's also recognized as one of the oldest collections in the world. "},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.museiverona.com/museo-di-storia-naturale/"}]},{"address":"Piazzale Castel S. Pietro, 2","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.08128954596975707,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.448005583995936,"longitude":11.002928296645806},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1403},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Ftom-podmore-3X6sDEArgHg-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=440d90c8-e04b-4945-afef-40c7c11f5184"},{"type":"text","content":"#Panoramic view of the city \nIf you would like to take some photos of the city, this is the perfect spot. You can either take the cable railway, or the stairs. If you choose the second option, you will be also able to visit the superelevated gardens, sit, and take a break with the spectacular view of the city. If you are a sunset lover you should come here during the golden-Hour. (Remember to bring with you some water, at the end of the climb you will need it) \n\n"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.funicolarediverona.it/biglietteria/"},{"metadata":{"width":3840,"height":2160},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2FAir_flight_over_Verona_with_Castel_San_Pietro_16s_uhd_422_24f.mp4?alt=media&token=b16796ca-3cdf-47f1-82c0-7d517aa9828f"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":657},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2FVerona.jpg?alt=media&token=3cfc3699-daa8-4e7d-b365-2b86c1bcde86"},{"type":"text","content":"If you are interested to have a more \"classy\" dinner (or *aperitivo*) stop at the \"*Re Teodorico*\", situated along the path will give you a stunning view while taking a break."}]},{"address":"Statua di Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":45.439463007782244,"longitude":10.98836659901167},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1333},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fjurre-houtkamp-lc6mk-rG1G0-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=7f881d2c-a196-4848-a5bf-739950857b23"},{"type":"text","content":"This isn't actually a real stop, but I wanted to include it in order to make you walk a bit :)\nWell, actually the thing is that to reach this place I suggest you take parallel streets. Don't worry they are safe. Probably those are the places that will impress you the most. Try to lose yourself, in order to discover the city, and it’s many unknown spots. Next, I will give you some places to ***eat, drink, and take a break*** after a long day in Verona.\n* *La Tradision:* it's near *Piazza Brà*, and with its atmosphere is a perfect place to make a typical *\"Aperitivo\"*\n* *Gelateria la Romana:* In the direction of the central station, with it's many flavors will satisfy you all \n* *Pizzeria San Matteo Church:* It's a delicious *Pizzeria* situated in an ancient \nchurch, it's hidden in the way to reach this last stop \n* *La Prosciutteria Verona:* situated in *Piazza Erbe* another perfect place to eat some appetizers and drink some wine \n"},{"metadata":{"width":1080,"height":1920},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/accounts%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fstop_6_4.mp4?alt=media&token=a97609eb-13fb-4e37-ac6d-4997b0b1d084"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FpLDBGLMh2KvKQ2Qgzehv%2Fraimond-klavins-brdBtpVx2Lo-unsplash.jpg?alt=media&token=36737a4f-d145-40c5-9f57-c314c8002b20"},{"type":"text","content":"Or if you simply want to relax, cross the **Castelvecchio Bridge** and sit at the **Giardini Sandro Pertini**, where the grass, the flow of the river, and the shadow of trees will help you to rest. (Be careful to not fall asleep)\n\nI hope you liked this tour, and if it did so please leave a comment :) \nEnjoy the city "}]}]