The route in town starts from Brà square, the largest of Verona, famous for its monumental and historical building that was erected there. We are talking about the Arena, witness of a glorious Roman past. Coming from Porta Nuova avenue you arrive to the square through Brà main gates, two wide battlemented arches that are part of the walls built by Gian Galeazzo Visconti at the end of the XIV century. On one side of the triumphal gate stands out the Pentagonal Tower of the fourteenth century, while nearby there is the Lapidario Maffeiano Museum. The wide space in front of you, with an irregular perimeter, is formed by a garden that occupies the central area; here you can admire the Delle Alpi Fountain, and the monumental and historical buildings on the sides. Immediately on the right, near the gate, you can notice the Palazzo della Gran Guardia, an imposing building in neoclassic style and an ashlar-work façade with wide arches. Continuing on the same side you will meet Palazzo Barbieri, neoclassic building that recalls the forms of Greek-Roman temples, and today seat of the Municipality. In front of the palace there's the magnificent Arena, and behind it, integrated into some houses, a fragment of the walls of Gallieno, built by the Emperor in 265 AD and still visible today. On the opposite side from Brà square, instead, there is the Listòn, a large pink stones sidewalk, paved in 1770, that follows the curving outline of the square; near the sidewalk you can see the series of illustrious palaces that stand over the arcade, like palazzo Campagna, seat of the Literary Association, or the central palazzo Guastaverza-Malfatti, built in 1556 by the most celebrated architect that worked in Verona: Michele Sanmicheli.

Leaving Brà square you will enter Oberdan street and at its end you can admire Borsari gate on the right, that in the past was called Giove gate, and that together with Dei Leoni gate represented one of the entries of the Roman town. Turn to the left and continue down Cavour avenue, a wide avenue where the town's 'palio' was held in medieval times, and where on the left opens a little square with the S. Apostoli Roman church. Visit it to discover inside the smallest consecrated church: S. Teuteria and Tosca. Continue, then, toward Cavour street where after a while you can see S. Lorenzo church, of Roman origins, and inside there's the lovely altar-piece of the Madonna appearing to S. Lorenzo, Agostino and Giovanni Battista. At the end of the street you will meet on the right, the Dei Gavi arch, built by a noble family in the Roman era; today you can admire the structure rebuilt in 1930. Near Dei Gavi arch there's Castelvecchio, the most important building of the Scaligeri's town that goes back to the XIV century and that was built on the place where there was a Roman fortalice. You can notice the two central parts of the building and, inside, the magnificent Scaligero bridge, maximum expression of the town's gothic style. Realised entirely in fired bricks, the bridge is formed by three large arches and is enriched by a picturesque rounds walk protected by embattled walls. Visit the castle: the West wing was the old residence of the Cangrande and today is the seat of the Officer's Circle, while part of the spaces, after its renovation in 1920, have been used for the Castelvecchio Civic Museum, the entry of which is in the large courtyard: the ex parade ground. Inside you can admire numerous Verona's school paintings from the XIV to the XVIII century, and Italian and foreign works together, amongst which the Madonna della Quaglia, ascribed to Pisanello. Finally go to the Napoleonic wing, where is located the equestrian statue of Cangrande I della Scala of the XIV century.

To really plunge into the spirit of Verona you must discover its cuisine tradition. Among the most famous dishes we remember the pastissada de caval and the gnocchi sbatui. For a DOC dinner, then, you can go to I dodici apostoli, a real institution in town in regards to restaurants.

From Brà square enter Mazzini street, the elegant shopping street with its famous clothing shops; this street is one of the preferred Verona's people walks. Go down along it until you reach an other historical Verona's square, Delle Erbe square. Once it was the centre of Roman and then medieval economic life, today the square is celebrated for its characteristic market that is opened every day. It is overlooked by some important monuments and palaces, first of all the Lamberti Tower, with its height of 84 meters, the Domus Mercatorum, that in the medieval age was the seat of the commercial Court and the artisan corporations. On the shortest side of the square, instead, you can see a second tower, the Delle Ore Tower, that stands near Palazzo Maffei, built in 1668 on the ruins of the Roman Capitolium and with a clear classic style. Inside the palace there's one of the most prestigious Verona's restaurants, Il Maffei, and in its vaults there's the homonymous wine cellar. The square is completed by other monuments: the Madonna di Verona Fountain, that is in the centre of the oval square, and on its side the Berlina, the building used for public offices investitures, the gothic aedicule of 1401 and the S. Marco Column, symbol of the Venetian Republic. Before leaving the square your eyes should admire again the allegoric frescos realised by Alberto Cavalli, that can be seen on the front of the palaces standing on the left of the Lamberti Tower. Through Costa arch, located under the tower, go to Dei Signori square, symbol of the oligarchic Scaligeri's power. On the left you can see the Palazzo del Comune or della Ragione, and in its courtyard you can admire the marble stairs of the fifteenth century, called 'Scala della Ragione'; then on the left stands the Palazzo del Capitano with its embattled tower. In front of it, instead, there's the wonderful Loggia del Consiglio, while on the shortest side of the square, near the Loggia, there is the Palazzo di Cangrande, today seat of the Prefecture, enriched by the large door of the Sanmicheli. On the square there's also one of Verona's historical coffee bars: the Antico Caffè Dante, while in the centre of Dei Signori square there's the statue of Dante Alighieri, who was given hospitality by Cangrande della Scala during his exile from Florence.

Before leaving Dei Signori square you still have a famous corner of Verona to discover: the Arche Scaligere, the funerary complex built by the Della Scala Lords, protected by a railing in wrought iron, where Verona's symbol is placed, that is: the Della Scala symbol. Over the portal of Santa Maria Antica church stands the Cangrande I tomb, surmounted by an high baldachin, on which towers the equestrian statue of the leader, more rich and complex is the Cansignorio tomb, and nearby you can see the funerary monuments of the other lords of the Della Scala dynasty. Few steps away, in the same street, there's the alleged Romeo's house, building of the XIV century, that the legend indicates as the Montecchi's house, rival family of the Capuleti; their house, instead, is in Cappello street. Before reaching Juliet's house just pause a bit in Viviani square and take a look at the imposing size of the New Theatre. Then go to the civic number 23 in Cappello street; after entering the house you will see the courtyard and the renowned balcony where the romantic heroin, celebrated by Shakespeare, was standing to talk with her lover. To make the atmosphere even more fascinating, it's mandatory to taste the 'Baci di Giulietta', typical chocolates of Verona that can be found in the nearby confectioner's shop, called Juliet's House. Continue along Cappello street where you will meet on the left the Civic library of Verona and a bit forward the Scavi Scaligeri, and then the Dei Leoni gate. At the end of this old Roman road you will find the S. Fermo Maggiore church, gothic building with elegant forms, considered the oldest Verona's Benedictine abbey, that stands where S. Fermo and S. Rustico were martyrized. From here the sight sweeps over the Adige river and its bridges.

A walk along the Adige river at sunset offers unforgettable views, when light go on at night the monuments get lighted offering a fascinating show, for example, on the Scaligero bridge. For dinner you can choose to go at Re Teodorico, amongst the most appreciated restaurants, and then may be let yourself be taken away by jazz notes at the Cappa Caffè.

The visit of the town restarts from Veronetta, the district that is identified by the area beyond the Adige river that goes from S. Pietro hill to the monumental cemetery. From Delle Navi bridge go toward XX Settembre street, which will bring you to S. Nazaro church with its typical gothic front with renaissance windows of 1483. Continue on the same street, which will bring you to the magnificent Giusti gardens, typical example of Italian gardens were natural and artificial parts are set against each other; its cypresses avenue enchanted even Goethe. Cross Carducci street and turn to Dell'Acqua Morta street where stands Santa Maria in Organo church, inside are preserved the precious and old wooden inlay works with their illusionist effect. The visit to holy buildings continues with S. Giovanni in Valle, remarkable example of romantic art. Return toward the Adige river for our next destination: S. Pietro hill, which was one first settlements of the town, where is preserved the Roman Theatre that goes back to the I century AD. One last monument deserves a visit before passing to the other side of the river. It's the S. Giorgio in Braida church, Benedictine Monastery of 1050 that derives is current forms to the intervention of the celebrated architect Sanmicheli, who in 1477 added the lovely cupola, the presbytery and the bell tower. The building dominates this side of the Adige river and characterises this part of the town. Enter to admire the painting of S. Giorgio Martyrdom, by Paolo Veronese. The distance that separates the church from the Ponte di Pietra is one of the most fascinating routes that can offer an unforgettable view of Verona. During the route, stop to take a look at S. Stefano church that stands almost in front of the celebrated bridge.

Cross Ponte di Pietra: in front of you the wonderful sight of the Adige river and the hills that surround the town, and mostly of S. Pietro hill, place of the first settlements. From Sabbionaia street reach the little square where stands the Palazzo del Vescovado and where you can already see a piece of the Dome. Go along the church until you reach the square of the Dome; there you can admire the elegant front of the church called also Santa Maria Assunta. The exterior of the holy building, which goes back to the XII century, is characterised by the harmonic blending of Roman and Gothic forms and by an elegant portal. Enter inside to admire the gothic forms and the Assunta altar-piece, masterpiece of Tiziano. Near the Dome you can see the building that houses the Capitolare library. Leave this district to reach, not very far from here, the Maniscalchi Erizzo museum, housed in the homonymous late gothic palace, are some collections of antiques: glasses, sculptures, ivory objects and also some paintings of Longhi, Palma and Tintoretto. Then restart the trip along the Adige river; your next destination is S. Zeno square. Going along the river that crosses Verona you will reach Risorgimento bridge. From here Carrubbio square, from where S. Zeno church is visible; it's one of the most important Roman churches in Italy, with its nice bell tower and the tower of the annexed Benedictine abbey. Go near it to admire the portal made of bronze tiles, with scenes of the Old and New Testament and of the life of Saint Zeno, masterpiece of Verona's medieval sculpture. In the crypt are preserved the relics of the patron saint of the town, while on the altar you can admire the Triptych by Andrea Mantenga that represents the Madonna on the throne with saints and angels. The cloister of the abbey with its arcade and coupled columns deserves a visit. The wide square in front of the church is famous for its antique market that is held here every third Sunday of the month.

If you have the possibility to visit Verona during the good season you should not miss the magic that can be offered by a show in the Arena, or a representation in the Roman Theatre, during Verona's summer season. Instead, if you look for a quiet place for a traditional dinner the right address is Alla Pergola.