Verona in a day is an experience made more difficult when the temperature is nearing 100 degrees in the shade. Unless you want to see the inside of the air conditioned restaurants that it has to offer of course.
Nevertheless, the Arena has to be worth a look whatever the weather, although if it's that hot you're totally exposed to sunburn and/or sunstroke. Imagination is a bonus as you walk out of the darkness and face the open areas, and it helps if you've recently watched "Gladiator".
Verona without a guidebook is also an experience, and if it wasn't for all the hordes of people heading towards Juliet's house, you may miss the small side street where you'll find the balcony and the statue. It hardly seems to matter that they were fictional characters. Inside the house is more interesting, and being able to stand on the balcony (hence appearing in lots of tourists' snapshots) is a bonus. You have to pay of course.
Finally, the shops are excellent for those with big wallets and a taste for designer gear, which sadly excludes me. Window shopping is certainly a lot more trendy this way.
Definitely go to Verona, definitely try to go when it's not scorching hot, and take a load of lira with you - you'll need it.
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Advantages: Breathtaking views, bundles of romance, history and architecture Disadvantages: Easy to get lost, no obvious hostel/travellers sites (except camping)
beccilace 02.11.2005 (02.11.2005)
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