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Verona is one of the richest and most prosperous cities in the North of Italy and this is exemplified in their colorful trash bins.
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Church on our way into the town square
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Smart Cars
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The Roman amphitheater "Arena". It was constructed in the first century outside the city walls, but in the third century, the walls were extended to include this arena.
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Piazza Bra, a huge open square with many shops and restaurants
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The Arena is one of the biggest and best preserved theaters of the Roman Empire times. It seats 22,000.
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Open air lunch at Cafe Opera with heat lamps and view of the Piazza and Arena
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Sponsored by Gortex?! I thought corporate sponsorship was only in America.
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Only part of the original facade remains
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From inside the Arena
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In the tunnels of the Arena
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Shops and restaurants lining Piazza Bra
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Today the Arena is used for operas and cultural shows but had been used for gladiator fights in Roman times.
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Aerial view of buildings and street that leads into the city center, Piazza delle Erbe.
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Interior Arena architecture
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It was cold out so we stepped into Caffe Rialto for a quick snack.
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Bridge over the Adige River
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Castelvecchio. The name means old castle.