I am an art historian and I am also passionate about traditions, legends and myths. Therefore, in my excursions, I talk about the life, beliefs and history of Verona. Furthermore, the city is full of historical riddles and mysteries, which I present to my tourists.
After our walk, you will be able to fully orient yourself in the city and be able to continue having fun exploring Verona on your own.
I will meet the tourists in front of the steps of the Palazzo della Gran Guardia.
the tour ends in the most famous place in the city.
The largest square in the city.
The famous amphitheater from the Roman era.
Beautiful baroque church.
I will tell you about the ancient Postumia road, the life of the ancient customs officers and the ancient Roman necropolis.
I will tell you the story of one of the oldest churches in the city, I will show and tell you about the first medieval metrological station.
I will tell you the story of the origin of the largest church in Verona, which houses masterpieces of world painting such as Pisanello, Girolamo dai Libri and Lorenzo Veneziano. You will also learn the legend of the two hunchbacks, whose sculptures are placed at the central entrance.
I will tell you about the Adige - the longest rivers in northern Italy, I will tell you how the river gave life to ancient and medieval Verona, and I will also tell you about the Colle di San Pietro on which the ruins of an ancient Roman theater are located
We will tell you about the story of Romeo and Juliet, the myths and legends associated with Shakespeare's masterpiece. I will tell you about the laws of that time and the fate of the Montecchi family.
You will get to know the eternal refuge of the powerful princes of Verona, known as the Arches of the Scaligeri. In the Church of Santa Maria Antica near Piazza della Signoria you can see Gothic monuments of members of the della Scala family. I will talk about the marble canopy tombs belonging to Can Grande I, Mastino II and Cansignorio.
You will learn about the mysterious history of the ancient buildings surrounding the square, where questions of political and administrative life were decided, especially during the reign of the Scala dynasty.
I will tell you about the ancient Roman forum, which was the place of unification of political, economic and religious power. You will learn the history of the creation of the fountain of the Madonna of Verona and many other monuments.
You will get to know the house of the Capuletti family, which was built in the 13th century and today is one of the main symbols of the city of Verona.
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