Book Cheap Flights to Verona, Italy
Those having taste for art and culture, book Verona flights between June and September when the famous Opera Festival happens, drawing thousands of visitors to the city! The other recommended time to visit the city is during late spring and early autumn, when temperature is mild, crowd is lean and you can get hotel deals and cheap flights to Verona.
Verona Villafranca Airport also referred to as Valerio Catullo Airport or simply Villafranca Airport serves the city of Verona. Operated by GardaAeroporti, the airport is served by Aer Lingus, Air France, Air Moldova, British Aiwyas, Flybe, and Air France etc. Verona Villafranca Airport operates flights to Verona from destinations including Paris, Munich, Frankfurt, Manchester, Rome, Bucharest and more.
Places of Interest in Verona
Verona is famous for its image as a romantic city, blame it to Shakespeare's selection of the city as home of the famous "Romeo and Juliet". Serving as one of the most important tourist destinations in Italy, the city of Verona is now a UNESCO world heritage site. On your visit to Verona, do visit Casa di Giulietta, the famous house of Juliet. Admire the architecture of Piazza delle Erbe, spend some time at Duomo of Verona, stop at Roman Arena, and enjoy celestial vistas of the city from Lamberti Tower.
Casa di Giulietta
Casa di Giulietta or Juliet's House dates back to the 12th century. It is believed that Juliet lived here. The house has a tiny square, which is always buzzing with couples and youngsters, who are busy posing like Romeo and Juliet, and clicking pictures on the famous balcony. Casa di Giulietta also houses statue of Juliet, and is full of love messages and scribbles on wall.
Piazza delle Erbe
Piazza delle Erbe is a perfect place to start your city tour of Verona. It is an ideal example of Roman architecture and is rightly located in the heart of the historic district. The area is surrounded by beautiful towers and architecturally rich buildings and is home to several cafes and restaurants serving Italian food.
Duomo of Verona
Dating back to 12th century, the Duomo of Verona is the main cathedral of the city and is considered as one of the most architecturally rich structures in the city. Don’t just appreciate the cathedral from outside, the inside interiors are spectacular too, with walls having amazing Gothic art work. One side of the cathedral is dominated with giant paintings dating back to the 8th century BC.
Roman Arena
Home to Verona's Opera Festival, the Roman Arena was built in the 1st Century and is the third largest arena in Italy. With the seating capacity of 25,000 spectators, the arena plays host to many musical concerts and events happening in the city.
Lamberti Tower
Visit Lamberti Tower to catch awe-inspiring views of the city of Verona and its surroundings! Lamberti Tower is the highest tower of the city, built in the 12th Century.