Verona

October 2012

 Verona is a charming city, and our weekend there was simply lovely, in a very gentle way.

IMG_1081.JPG Here are a few brief observations.

The old part of the City sits within a tight bend of the River Adige. This means that is is a tiny place easy to walk across, and almost everywhere has as a background the river or the march of Cyprus trees on the surrounding IMG_1054.JPGhillsides.

The medieval streets lining the river are as gorgeous as anywhere we have seen.

 

Ancient Rome is everywhere. The picture on the right was taken from above the Roman Amphitheatre, one of the first build outside of Rome, while below is the Verona Coliseum, site of the summer-long festival of Opera.

The season was over when we got there, but we are tempted to try and return for the experience.

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 The cathedral is quite small and quite charming. Built on Roman and early Christian foundations, the cloisters include Roman remains and mosaics.

 

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Last year we were captivated by Monty Don’s series on Italian Gardens. One he features was Verona’s Giardino Giusti. At its lower level it is formal and green, typical Italian style, but you climb through apparently wild woods to the Belvedere, giving long, clear views across the City. When we visited it was quiet, peaceful and restful.

 

 

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And you can’t ignore hte deeply authentic Juliet’s balcony!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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