Luxury holidays in Verona

The Romans once rested their shields and spears in Verona, leaving behind an impressive cultural and architectural footprint: mediaeval palaces, fresco-festooned churches and of course, the ancient Arena, where some of Italy’s finest opera seduces the ears. The other senses aren’t neglected here, either: sample polenta or peperita (boiled beef with a spicy cheese sauce); gaze at the glittering Adige river and the city’s stash of statues and mosaics; touch the statue of Juliet by her balcony. And if (if) you should long for adventures further afield, Venice is only an hour and a half away by train…
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When to go

Late summer is sizzling hot; visit in spring or autumn if you want to explore the city on foot without wilting. It’s also romantic here in winter.

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Getting there

  • Planes

    Valerio Catullo airport is 5km southwest of Verona, with plenty of domestic flights, as well as European stop-offs such as London, Manchester, Barcelona and Amsterdam (www.aeroportoverona.it). There’s also Brescia’s airport, 40 minutes away from Verona by car (www.aeroportobrescia.it).

  • Trains

    Verona Porta Nuova is the city’s main station, close to the city centre in the square of Piazzale 25 Aprile (www.trenitalia.com).

  • Automobiles

    Only bring a car if you want to explore the lakes; driving in the city itself is a pain; walking around it is a pleasure.