Fly to Verona

Verona, capital of the province of the same name, lies at the point where the River Adige emerges from the Alps into the north Italian plain. Being a city rich in art and architecture, it is considered as a commercial center, handling the produce of the province's fertile irrigated soil. Verona is notable for its fine Romanesque churches (11th century) and was also a considerable artistic center in the Renaissance period, particularly in the field of architecture. Verona is the setting of the story of Romeo and Juliet, made famous by William Shakespeare. It was also a resting place for Julius Caesar. The shopping area in Verona is great. Corso Santa Anastasia Street is the centre of antiques shops' zone where you can find authentic masterpieces. The 'Piazza delle Erbe' has been described as the most beautiful monument in Verona by several authors. Verona is famous for its Roman amphitheatre, the Arena, completed around 30 AD, which is the third largest in Italy, after Rome's Colosseum and the arena at Capua. Tower Lamberti, the highest tower in Verona which is 83 meters high, is beautiful. These are some of the famous locations visited by hundreds of tourists to Verona every year. Verona's airport, Catullo Airport, offer special airfares so as to attract more people in Verona. Some famous airlines which cater cheap flights are Air France, Meridiana, British Airways, Lufthansa and German Wings. Other than these, Blue Air and Ryan Air are also famous. Almost all tourists buy a Verona card which gives them access to all churches, monuments and museums of the city as well as to the public transport for 9 Euros. Verona is frequented annually by millions of tourists, so you'll be able to choose among a lot of different accommodation options, all a lot cheaper than nearby Venice. However it is essential to have booked hotel accommodation on days when the annual arena opera performances are taking place.