Top Things to Do in Villafranca di Verona 2021

"Juliet's former residence, near the Herb Square in central Verona, Italy, was said to have been the residence of the heroine Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet."

"This kind of circular arena is also called "Gladiator Arena." It was a place used by slave owners in Roman times to seek excitement and watch slaves and beasts kill each other to gain joy. So the elegant appearance is actually full of blood and violence inside. Later, it became an open-air theater for the appreciation of large-scale operas. More than two thousand years have passed, and it is still used in large-scale opera performances or music concerts. Each performance can be watched by 15,000 people. It is conceivable how magnificent it is, a classic that is both beautiful and practical. There are neat rows of round arches, layered inside and outside. This is a typical feature of ancient Roman architecture. Just looking at the thick bricks, even if the cracks are already visible, people still have to admire the ancient Romans as a nation with great architectural art and creativity."

"The first floor is a sculpture hall, and the second floor displays medieval paintings, religious art works, and military weapons. Follow the tour route, and you will always find surprises inadvertently. The designer's cleverly integrated light design, space suspension design, etc., make the entire exhibit visit process not boring. For example, from the first floor to the second floor, when you turn to the aisle of the city wall on the second floor, you can enjoy the open-air sculpture exhibits from multiple angles, overlooking and looking up, and the ancient Roman ruins blended between the old and new buildings, allowing people to travel between modern and ancient times. The tunnel of time. Continue to walk inside and you will come to the half-enclosed walkway on the edge of the castle. Standing here, you can not only admire the gurgling Adige River, but also the Scaligero Bridge, the largest round arch bridge in the world at that time."

"The square where Dante is located is called Piazza dei Signor, which has the same name as the Piazza del Popolo in Florence. The Lord's Square where Dante is located can also be called the Gentlemen's Square. In short, the place is not much bigger, but there are many names. Together with the adjacent de jure palace, it forms the political center of Verona. The buildings around the square are all connected by arcades and loggias, becoming typical of the Renaissance arcade buildings."

""Baicao Square", also called "Vanilla Square", sounds sweet and greasy. This is one of the lively places in the old city of Verona. It was used for civil arbitration and political assembly in Roman times. Nowadays, it is a living market during the day, with tourists like weaving, and at night it is a souvenir market with bright lights. Most of the buildings around the square are from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The styles of each family are quite different. Venice has ruled here for more than 4 centuries. The "flying lion" stone pillars on site are witnesses to this history."

"Looking at the sign by the door, I suddenly realized that this is Romeo's house. He didn't find it deliberately, but just walked around the square at will, and unexpectedly came to Romeo's site. Looking at the deep house compound and defensive layout, the absolute aristocratic atmosphere is really not something a small family like Juliet's can climb. It is not surprising that this relationship was strongly opposed by the two families."

"Sirmione, the ancient city around the lake, is quiet and beautiful. Because it is winter, there are not too many tourists here. The residents in the city live comfortably. The lake is clear and green. There are swans and wild ducks everywhere. The resort has natural hot springs. A place suitable for leisure and vacation."

"The most eye-catching thing is the "Torre dei Lamberti" (Torre dei Lamberti) towering up to the blue sky. It was built in 1172 and is 84 meters high. It is the commanding height of Verona. Below the bell tower is the Palazzo della Ragione (Palazzo della Ragione), and the wide ladder is called the referee ladder. Ascend the bell tower to overlook the ancient city and enjoy the beauty of the red tiles. The ticket price is 6 euros."

"This very interesting old bridge has a beautiful river view and a very charming city view. The trough top of the wall can take interesting photos, and there is a narrow uphill walkway that is always full of tourists, clamoring for the best shooting angle or taking selfies against this background. Fortunately, the temperature was around 20 degrees when we were there, which is surprising in this season. There are several narrow doorways for perfect photos, and those are all sunny places. The sidewalk by the bridge was crowded with people sitting and enjoying the sun. There is a small "beach" where you can stand and look up at the bridge or look for a different angle. This is a beautiful old bridge worth visiting."

"When I drove to a small town called SIRMIONE, it was surrounded by lake water. There were already many cars parked along the road, all of them came to visit the Scala family castle built in the water. Crossing the bridge and entering the city gate, the Scala family’s castle stands in front of me. I have always had the feeling of a fairy tale world for buildings built in water like Europe. Think about the solid walls inside and the surging lake outside. What motives did the Italians take such painstakingly? We climbed up a small hill and looked at Lake Garda from the olive trees. Lake Garda here is as vast as the sea. The difference is that she does not have the surging waves of the sea, but the endless tranquility and serenity..."