Verona, Italy

Historic Sites & Landmarks in Verona, Italy

  • Roman Arena of Verona Verona, Italy c. 20-30 CE

    The third-largest Roman amphitheater in the world after those in Rome and Capua, this ancient arena dominates the town square of Verona and hosts a famous opera festival each summer.

  • San Zeno Maggiore Verona, Italy 1120-38

    The most important church in Verona, San Zeno Maggiore was founded in the 5th century and rebuilt in the 12th century. It offers fine bronze doors, facade reliefs, medieval murals and many other important artworks.

  • Verona Cathedral Verona, Italy

    Dating primarily from the 12th century, Verona's cathedral features fine Romanesque carvings, some Early Christian artifacts, and a lovely painting by Titian.

  • Sant'Anastasia Verona, Italy 1291-1323

    The largest church in Verona, this Dominican edifice was built alongside the river in 1291. It contains some important Gothic and Early Renaissance art.

  • San Pietro Martire Verona, Italy

    This tiny 14th-century church next to Sant'Anastasia is now used for exhibitions. It contains an allegorial fresco of the Annunciation by Giovanni Maria Falconetto.

  • Lapidary Museum Verona, Italy

    Verona's Lapidary Museum displays an impressive collection of Greek inscriptions from the 5th cent. BC to 5th cent. AD, as well as other ancient and medieval artifacts from the region.