The Torre dei Lamberti is probably the best view point for gathering an overview on Verona, Italy. It is located in the city center close to the Piazza delle Erbe and the Piazza dei Signori. It is 84 meters high and therefore higher than anything else in Verona. Continue reading “Torre dei Lamberti”
Scala della Ragione
Normally stair cases are not worth a visit but the Scala della Ragione in Verona, Italy is a special case. It belongs to the Palazzo della Ragione in the center of the city and is built from red Venetian marble. It connects the old market with the upper level of the palace. Continue reading “Scala della Ragione”
Visiting Giulietta
Castelvecchio
The Castelvecchio is a fortress of the Scaliger in Verona, Italy. It was built from 1354 on and is located outside the city center at the river Adige. Attached to it there is the Ponte Scaligero allowing the residents to flee over the Adige in case of danger. Continue reading “Castelvecchio”
Verona, Venezia & Lago di Garda
My first visit to the wonderful city of Verona, Italy! While a friend of mine was studying there I came over for some days to explore the city – something done best of you have a local or at least someone who knows the city nearly by heart. So I made my first contact with the city of Romeo and Juliet.
Continue reading “Verona, Venezia & Lago di Garda”Castel San Pietro
The Castel San Pietro is a fortification on a hill in the center of Verona, Italy – close to the river Adige. If you take the endless steps up you can enjoy wonderful views on the old city center; a famous photo location.
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