The tallest in Verona @84 meters and visible from pretty much anywhere in the city, Torre Del…read moreLamberti is easily found-just few minutes from Juliet's house. Constructed in 12th century and rebuilt several times after, this is the only private tower in Verona built by Lamberti family in the heart of the old town in Erbe square. Entry fee is 6 €, unless you are a teacher, part of the group, press etc when it's significantly reduced. We decided for the free panoramic views from Castel San Pietro terrace of the whole city, including this must see tower.

I have fallen hopelessly in love with Verona…read more And this tower is one of the reasons. LOCATION ======== Go to the Piazza delle Erbe and at the heart of this piazza is the Torre dei Lamberti. HISTORY ======= Tower dates from the 12th century, although it has been added to and changed since then. A lightning knocked its top off in 1403. Several decades later, the tower was restored and made even higher. It is now the tallest in Verona at 84 meters. VIEW ===== Some people take the elevator, but we decided to climb all 368 steps to reach the top. Good exercise and spectacular view on a clear day. PRO TIPS ======== Watch out for the ringing of the bells. I almost shat in my pants when it rung (next to my ear). INFO ==== Address: Via della Costa, 1, Piazza delle Erbe Hours: Open June-Sept: Mon 1:45pm-7:30pm; Tues-Sun 9:30am-7:30pm (last admission 30 min. before closing). Closed Oct-May. Admission: Admission by lift/on foot €3/2

The Funicolare is a must do when visiting Verona!! We checked in at our hotel on a Friday afternoon…read moreand our hostess shared with us some great place to eat, sight see, and do around the area. The next morning we started off our weekend with a nice walk to see more of Verona! We got there and there was no line, the staff at the desk were friendly and helpful despite knowing very little Italian. The ride is only a few Euros for a round trip! It was nice to see some locals enjoying it as well, we got to be on the lift with a cute family, Mother, son, and grandparents. The lift itself is a smooth ride, not too fast or too slow. As you ascend you begin to see more of Verona and its historical buildings are stunning to see at a distance. Once we arrived at the top there was a nice little shop up top. You could get a cup of coffee, a spritz, or snacks! It's the perfect place to have a shop like this! We stayed up on the top for awhile walking around the area and looking at the views! My boyfriend and I love learning about different cultures and it was nice to soak it all in. We immersed ourselves in the knowledge that we were in a city much older than the one we live in. We got a few great shots of the view, enjoyed the beauty and headed back down. I definitely recommend the nice walk over to the Funicolare from the city anytime you're in Verona! It's a must see and I imagine even more beautiful at different times of the day and different seasons!

I have an unhealthy obsession with funiculars. I don't rightly know when this started, or which…read morefunicular spurred this intense love - maybe Prague? Or Salzburg? - but it's a fact that if I hear a place has a funicular, I will HAVE to ride it up. Up, only. It's fun for a one-way trip, watching the city unfold below you as you're being magically whisked up a hill in a small box propelled by cables. There's just something so extraordinary about that experience - no matter what city or what views you're witnessing - that cannot be missed. That being said, though, this one was...not my favorite. There's nothing wrong with it - you get the views, you get the big windows, you get the surprisingly slow climb up the hill. I think the thing that gives me the ick about this one is that there was nobody working the doors the day we were there, so people - being people - mucked up the works. Instead of stopping when the car looked full to capacity, some people and their overly large backpacks crammed right in, forcing others to squeeze in and fight for space. All because they couldn't be bothered to wait an extra five minutes for the car to make its roundtrip journey. This funicular was also smaller than others we've been on, so it fit fewer people. In theory. Ah yes - there was only one car. I don't know if it's "they only have one car, period" or if it's "they only had one car working that day", but it was obvious that some people found the wait to be unacceptable and wouldn't be okay waiting another round. Disembarking was an exercise in patience, because the people with the gigantic backpacks somehow managed to push their way through to the other side of the car in order to exit first, because privilege. Am I glad we did it? Of course, it's a *funicular*, it made me happy on the inside even as my outside was scowling at the audacity of humanity. Is it necessary? Not at all; the climb to the top is relatively easy, with lots of beautiful steps and places to "pull over" for views of the city on one side or views of the climing funicular on the other. (She's speaking like she knows, how would she know if she took the funicular?) Well, it's because *someone* who shall remain anonymous (though I refer to them as something that rhymes with "hoosband") took us up the stairs before believing me when I said that the stairs were the non-funicular way up to the top. How did I confirm that, you might wonder? I left him halfway up the staircase and climbed the rest of the way to the top, thankyouverymuch. Definitely worth a one-time trip up, and definitely glad we did it, annoying people or no.

Highly recommend! Our waiter Christian was very accommodating. This is a very upscale restaurant,…read morebut we were only looking for wine, cheese and a spot to sit for the afternoon. It was an unusual request, but he allowed us to sit in their beautiful outdoor seating and recommended a delicious wine from the region of Verona. I would return to eat a full meal here if we had more time! The owner even came out to welcome us and make sure we were taken care of! Grazie Ponte Pietra for welcoming us!

Translated as "Stone Bridge," the Ponte Pietra dates back to the original Roman occupation here in…read more100 BC. As such, it is the oldest bridge in Verona. The bridge crosses the Adige River and has access to the Roman theater on the east bank. The arch nearest the right bank was rebuild in 1298 by Alberto I della Scala. The bridge was partially destroyed by retreating German troops during World War II but was rebuilt with the original materials in 1957. You'll want to check out the profile of the bridge to see the combination of materials showing the original white stone and the replacement bricks. The bridge is a pedestrian-only crossing. [Review 16992 overall - 197 in Italy - 508 of 2022.]

Sirmione!!! What can I honestly say that hasn't already been said about this beauty?! In reading…read moresome of the previous reviews, the mentions of "drop dead gorgeous" quickly became a theme and rightfully so. This place is stunning beyond belief. A true encapsulation of one of Italy's brightest beauties. Sirmione is one of many island resort towns that sit on Italy's largest lake known as Lake Garda. I took a day trip to Sirmione from Milan and I was completely blown away by how immaculate it was. Walking into the resort, I was instantly enamored but the Scaligero Castle. It's the first view that you'll see when walking into town. Can you believe that? Just casually walking through town and then BOOM! A big ol' ancient castle right before your eyes. Although Sirmione isn't as popular or well known as Venice or Lake Como, it's still a wonderful place to visit. For one, the crowds aren't as heavy which makes for a more enjoyable experience (it's still a busy place though!). The beaches are walking distance from the parking lot and they are so clean, calm, and clear. The most popular beach on the resort is Jamaica Beach which is all the way at the tip of the island, but there are a few other beaches that are worthy of a visit as well. There's shopping, restaurants, and the famous Sirmione ice cream! That's right; this place is known for their giant ice cream scoops. I can confirm that the ice cream scoops are massive! The walking trails are lovely and the parks are so green. You have the beaches and walking trails on one side of the island, and then the stunning Lake Garda on the other side. It's popular to take boat rides on Lake Garda from here. What I enjoyed most was simply walking around. There are so many cute alleyways and beautiful structures to admire. And of course, laying out on the beach and catching those peaceful waves were pretty mesmerizing too. I'd say visiting Sirmione was one of my most memorable experiences while in the Lombardy region. I've been living in those memories for the past few days and I would love to visit again someday. It's truly such a magical place.

Drop dead gorgeous! The views were spectacular! It was extremely windy on the morning we visited so…read morebe sure to be dressed appropriately. We paid to park down the street before walking into the city. I would recommend spending an hour or more exploring the area. Many shops and gelaterias to explore.

They say that when you die, you can't take it with you. That's true, or at least it is as far as I…read moreknow. But when you die, you can spend an inordinate amount of money to insure that you don't leave much. The Scaligeri family was the ruling family of Verona for the 125 years between 1262 and 1387. Reading the history, they were clearing a bloodthirsty bunch bent on power. On the plus side, the family are known as the patrons of Dante, Petrarch and Giotto. The Santa Maria Antica church here in Verona has their tombs. They are Gothic shrines that contain the sarcophagi. Cangrande della Scala is memorialized with an equestrian statue; Cansignorio by a marble Gothic monument by Bonino da Campione, 1374. Definitely worth stopping by. Even if the Church is closed, the tombs are visible from the street and through the gates of the garden. [Review 16985 overall - 190 in Italy - 501 of 2022.]

The basics: lovely views in all directions, 7E entry fee, loads of stairs (some quite steep),…read morebenches scattered around, restrooms available near the exit, museums inside. While the grounds weren't as large as I'd expected, the views were beautiful.

Verona is a charming city. And Ponte Scaligero is one of the reasons for it. After a full day of…read moresightseeing, we checked out this bridge at night. Located next to a castle, you will get medieval vibes walking across this bridge. It's more majestic at night because it's lit up. There's a good chance you'll see people hanging out on the bridge and conversing. You also get a fantastic view of the river and the city. We took it all in. Ponte Scaligero is one of the best, if not the best, bridge in Verona. Make sure to make it a part of your trip. It's free and it's quick. What more could you ask for?

Ponte Scaligero (Ponte di Castelvecchio) is the bridge that crosses Adige river and connects the…read moreCastelvecchio castle with the other bank of the river. It was built in 1354-1356 by Cangrande II della Scala (architect Guglielmo Bevilacqua). The Scala family eventually had to use this bridge to make their escape from the city when they had fallen out of power. During the Second World War it was almost totally destroyed and then was reconstructed in 1951. Here you have great views of the city and Adige and people love to walk there. In the warm evenings there are lots of bats flying around. The Ponte di Castelvecchio is truly known as one of the most romantic places in Verona.

This cathedral was erected on the same site where two churches were destroyed in the early 12th…read morecentury earthquake. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the designation Santa Maria Matricolare and it is an episcopal seat of the diocese of Verona. The tall tower can be seen from Saint Peter's hill. We drove the car to the cathedral, but we were quite surprised how compact the whole area around the cathedral is, so my family decided to stay in the car while I visited. The cathedral is absolutely breathtaking. Dante Alighieri visited the Duomo di Verona in the 14th century and mentioned cathedral in his Divine Comedy.

A bit hidden in the northwest of old town Verona you'll find this attractive cathedral (La…read moreCattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare). It was finished in 1187 and built in the romanesque style, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Over the years later on it was being modiefied several times. Together with the Sanmicheli's bell tower it is a lovely sight, too bad you can't get much distance between you and the church to really get a great view, the other buildings and streets are too close to it. But surely a must-see, one of the nicest churches here in lovely Verona.