Verona
A compact city of Roman stone, medieval squares and Shakespeare's love story, and enough for two days.
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Verona is the largest city in the Veneto region of northern Italy and the capital of its own province, on the Adige river. Its Roman Arena in Piazza Bra is the city's symbol and one of Italy's best-preserved ancient amphitheaters; it could seat some 25,000 spectators on marble tiers. Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet here, and Casa di Giulietta, with its courtyard balcony, is a major draw for visitors. UNESCO declared the city a World Heritage Site in November 2000.
Two days is enough for the main sights: the Arena, the medieval squares of Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, the Scaliger Tombs and Castelvecchio. Porta Nuova station sits south of the center, and Verona Airport lies about 10 km southwest, with a bus link to the station. The Arena hosts an opera festival every summer, running since 1913. Summers are hot, while winters are cool and humid, and fog is common from dusk until late morning.
Verona in five
- Book Arena opera tickets weeks aheadThe 2027 opera festival runs from 11 June to 11 September, and the best seats sell early. Buy only from the official Arena shop or box offices, and plan dinner before the show.Verona in 2 days
- Reserve Juliet's House, or stay in the courtyardThe courtyard is free and always open. The interior with the balcony needs a ticket and a booked time slot, even with a VeronaCard. Go early if you only want the statue.
- Price a VeronaCard against your listThe card costs €33 for 24 hours or €38 for 48 and includes city buses but not the airport shuttle. It pays only if you enter three or four paid sights; single tickets win on a short visit.Verona in 2 days
- Base near Piazza Bra or Piazza delle ErbeThe center is compact, so staying inside the old core puts the Arena, Juliet's House and dinner on foot. The station area is cheaper but 20 minutes away.Where to stay in Verona
- Check the Veronafiere fair calendar before you bookTrade fairs raise hotel prices across the city. Vinitaly, the wine fair, runs from 11 to 14 April in 2027; look at the fair dates before you lock in a stay.
Things to do in Verona
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Need to know
- Airport
- Verona Villafranca (VRN); shuttle to Porta Nuova station takes about 15 min
- Getting there
- Train: Venice about 1–1.5 hours, Milan about 1.5 hours, Bologna about 1 hour
- Getting around
- On foot; buses for outer sights and the station
- Best base
- Piazza Bra or Piazza delle Erbe
- Time needed
- 1 day; 2 with Lake Garda or Valpolicella
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Festival
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh8°Low1°Cold, foggyJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, foggy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh11°Low3°Cold, dryFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 66 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, dry
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh14°Low5°Cool, quietMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°Vinitaly (busy)AprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Vinitaly (busy)
- MayRain16 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°Warm, greenMayRain
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 158 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear11 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh28°Low18°Arena operaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Arena opera
- JulyClear12 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low20°Arena opera, hotJulyClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 94 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Arena opera, hot
- AugustClear10 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low20°Arena opera, hotAugustClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Arena opera, hot
- SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Mild, harvestSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, harvest
- OctoberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh19°Low12°Autumn colorOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Fog, rainNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 99 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Fog, rain
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh9°Low3°Christmas marketsDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Christmas markets
Average daily high and low in Verona, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Festivals: Jun Arena di Verona Festival · Jul Arena di Verona Festival · Aug Arena di Verona Festival · Sep Arena di Verona Festival
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- Thu15°5°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri14°3°33%Friday: Rain. High 14°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Sat12°8°35%Saturday: Rain. High 12°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Sun14°7°26%Sunday: Rain. High 14°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 26%.
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Every year
- MayPalio of FerraraFerrara, a day trip
- Jun–SepArena di Verona FestivalVerona
- SepFestivaletteraturaMantua, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Lake Gardaabout 15–30 min by train to Peschiera, plus a bus to SirmioneSirmione's castle and the south shore, easy by train and bus.Read the guide
- Vicenzaabout 30–45 min by trainPalladian palaces and the Teatro Olimpico.Read the guide
- Mantuaabout 40–60 min by trainA Renaissance city surrounded by lakes.Read the guide
- Trentoabout 1 hour by trainAn Alpine city with a castle and the MUSE museum.Read the guide
Before you go to Verona
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Rules for Verona, checked
- Juliet's House: the courtyard is free; the interior needs a booked time slot, even with a VeronaCard.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- The Arena is open by day Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm, and closed Mondays; hours are shorter on show days.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- VeronaCard: €33 for 24 hours, €38 for 48 hours; the airport shuttle and the funicular are not included.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Verona FAQ
Is Verona worth visiting?
Yes, for the Arena, the squares and a compact, walkable center. It is quieter than Venice and works as a stop on a Venice to Milan route, or as a base for Lake Garda and wine country.
How many days do you need in Verona?
One day covers the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's House and the river. Two days allow a slower pace, Castelvecchio (closed Mondays), a trattoria evening and an opera night.
Is Verona a good day trip from Venice?
Yes, by fast train in about 1–1.5 hours each way. A night in Verona gives you the Arena at dusk, which is the best time to see it.
Do you need to book Juliet's House?
For the interior, yes: a booked time slot is required, even with a VeronaCard. The courtyard with the statue is free and open without a ticket. Book on the official Verona museums site, not through resellers.
Is Verona or Venice better?
Venice for canals and the lagoon, Verona for a Roman arena, calmer streets and lower prices. Many trips include both, a night each.