The Arena is among the best-preserved ancient amphitheaters you can find in Italy--and is believed to be even older than Rome's Colosseum, at an estimated 1,995 years old. Today, it is the world's largest opera theater, with seating for 14,000 people.

You will find this in Piazza Bra--not far from Palazzo Della Gran Guardia (where the shuttles will pick-up/drop-off all wedding guests who need a ride to the venue on Saturday)

Not far from the Arena, you can find Castelvecchio. With a name that translates to "Old Castle," this medieval structure was the most important military construction of the Scaliger dynasty, which ruled the city in the 1300's. There is a beautiful bridge you can stroll across, as well as a museum.

Via Mazzini connects the grand Bra Square (where the Arena is) to the historic Market Square. It is the most popular shopping street, where you can browse boutique stores, or enjoy some people-watching with a coffee or cocktail. This street was named after one of the nation’s most influential figures, Giuseppe Mazzini, a key 19th-century political activist who supported freedom of speech, religion, the press and thought. His ideas helped shape the unification of Italy in the 1850's and beyond. His Party, the "Action Party" Party founded the first mutual aid societies, workers' associations, public schools and cooperatives in Italy.

If you turn right at the end of Via Mazzini (at the opposite end from the Arena) you'll find a place inspired by Shakespeare's timeless story of Romeo & Juliet--Juliet's balcony, and a small museum inside the home. A bronze statue of Juliet adorns the courtyard, with visitors lining up to rub her right breast for good luck. This is a replica of the original statue - now displayed indoors.

Another romantic tradition here involves putting your love into print and leaving a written message on the Love Wall in the courtyard under the fairytale balcony.

If you instead turn left at the end of Via Mazzini (at the opposite end from the Arena) you will find this historic square, home to a bustling market known for its vibrant atmosphere, with stalls selling souvenirs, clothing, and fresh produce

From the market, if you walk northeast, you will reach the Adige river. Cross the bridge at Pointe Pietra, and you will find a cable car (or stairs, if you still haven't gotten all your steps in) which will take you up to Castel San Pietro for a panoramic view of downtown Verona

Torcolo

Via Carlo Cattaneo, 11, 37121 Verona VR, Italy

Enoteca Alcova del Frate

Via Ponte Pietra, 19A, 37121 Verona VR, Italy

Darì

Vicolo Cieco S. Pietro Incarnario, 5, 37121 Verona VR, Italy

FOR PIZZA

Da Michele

Stradone Porta Palio, 20, 37122 Verona VR, Italy

Gemma Pizzeria

Piazzetta Pescheria, 11, 37121 Verona VR, Italy

Peperino

Piazzetta Municipio, 10, 37121 Verona VR, Italyor aars

The Soda Jerk
Vicolo Quadrelli, 5, 37129 Verona VR, Italy


La tradision
Via Guglielmo Oberdan, 6, 37121 Verona VR, Italy

Velvet Bar Verona
Via Leoni, 12, 37121
Verona VR, Italy

La segreteria cafe
Interrato dellAcqua Morta, 48f, 37129 Verona VR, Italy


Romeo Bistrot
Vicolo S. Marco in Foro, 1b, 37121 Verona VR, Italy