Diapositiva 1

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Verona
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Piazza Brà is a wide open space in the heart of
Verona. It is dominated by the Arena, an
anphitheater famous all over the world. It was
constructed in the first century A.D.. In the
past it was used for fights between gladiators
and wild beasts. The word Arena comes from
Rena, that means sand, which was used to cover
the pit where the conflicts were performed.
Piazza Brà
Today it hosts important opera-shows and other
culture events during the summer. Near the Arena
there are other two important buildings Palazzo
Barbieri,that is the townhall,and Palazzo della
Gran Guardia,where conferences take place.
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Verona is the city where the tragedy Romeo and
Juliet took place. We can visit the house of
Juliet and her famous balcony.
Romeo Juliet
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Walking through Via Mazzini, famous for its
many shops, we can reach another nice square
Piazza Erbe, full of stalls and surrounded by
ancient Palaces decorated whith frescoes .
Piazza Erbe
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On the other side of the historical-centre, there
is Castelvecchio, a big and beautiful castle
built by Cangrande Della Scala, the most
important member of the lordship in those times.
Nowadays inside it there is a nice museum and a
big garden where you can relax and enjoy the
experience of a fascinating historical past.
Castelvecchio
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Crossing the Adige River we get to the Roman
Theatre
Teatro Romano
which hosts numerous theatrical and musical
events.
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From the Roman Theatre its possible to see the
Ponte Pietra , the only bridge left dating the
Roman times. Its name means bridge made of stones.
Ponte Pietra
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This is one of finest examples of Romanesque
architecture in Italy, built between the 9th and
12th centuries. It is dedicated to the citys
patron saint . There is an immense 12th century
rose window called The Wheel of Fortune that
rapresents some events of the mans life.
San Zeno
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