The old city gate and clock tower on via Roma adjacent to Piazza Brà.

The Verona Arena which is one of the best kept amphitheatres outside of Rome. This venue hosts a full season of Opera.

Living an Italian life means eating at one of the many restaurants that dot the streets and alleyways of this ancient city.

The incredibly beautiful architecture of the low rise Italian cities make for a walk through history.

Nothing better than to discover a hidden gem off the beaten track. Verona is chock full of these wonderful little Trattoria.

The historic city of Verona was founded in the 1st century B.C. It particularly flourished under the rule of the Scaliger family in the 13th and 14th centuries and as part of the Republic of Venice from the 15th to 18th centuries.

Delicious afternoon snacks on my walk through history in the beautiful city of Verona.

Two of William Shakespeare’s plays are set in Verona: Romeo and Juliet and The Two Gentlemen of Verona.