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Verona: The Perfect Day Trip

By: Claire  On: May 7, 2015  Updated: January 23, 2025   10 Comments

Cue the soundtrack of sniffles and over-done crying, because this is my last post about my crazy tour of Italy. I’ve loved sharing my favorite places and restaurants with you, and while I’m sad this is my last Italy-centered piece (until I return, that is), I’m so excited for my upcoming trip to Belgium! As you’ve probably ascertained from the title, I managed to squeeze in a day trip to Verona while staying in Milan. It was added onto my itinerary at the very last minute after I realized I had one more day of travel to use with my Eurail pass, and I’m so happy I made the trip! Bread stall in Verona

When I first walked into the city center, I couldn’t help but notice the huge fair that was going on. I’m still not quite sure what event was happening, but whatever it was involved lots of food stands displaying the most tantalizing array of Italian dried meats and cheeses. Looming behind the food was a colosseum; did you guys know Verona had a colosseum too? I had no clue until I showed up and saw it smack in the center of the city. I didn’t go on a tour because it was rather pricey and, well, I’d already seen the original in Rome, so I didn’t feel the need to tour a second one. DSC_0797

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After sampling my way through the food stalls, I made my way immediately to Juliet’s House. Like any good traveler, I had prepared myself for my trip to Italy by watching Letters to Juliet, which waxes poetic on all things Juliet/Shakespeare/love related (if you haven’t seen this movie, watch it immediately. It’s so cliche, but so good). Naturally, I had my hopes high for Juliet’s House. Unfortunately, it was a huge let down. This is probably the only place in Italy I would say you should absolutely avoid visiting. The “museum” costs 6 Euros, but there’s nothing inside. And by nothing, I mean nothing. You actually walk through empty rooms (there’s a bed in one from an old film version of Romeo and Juliet, but that’s about it). If you have your heart set on visiting Juliet’s House like I did, I’d say stick to looking at the balcony from the outside and then move on.DSC_0802

Juliet's Balcony
The crowd below Juliet’s window.

Luckily, the rest of my day picked up immensely after that. Verona has five major basilicas, the Duomo, San Zeno, Sant’Anastasia, San Fermo Maggiore, and San Lorenzo. Although you have to pay to enter these basilicas, you can visit all five with a single ticket that costs maybe 5 or 6 Euros. The Duomo is definitely worth visiting, and the other four are like an added bonus. If you’re wanting to visit each church, I’d definitely recommend doing other activities in between visits, otherwise you’ll feel burned out by the last basilica.

Verona's Basilica of San Zeno
View of San Zeno
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Courtyard of San Zeno
Verona's Duomo
A look inside the Duomo
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Inside Sant’Anastasia

In true Claire fashion, I ended my day with a visit to the Giusti Gardens, which are across the river from the Basilica of Sant’Anastasia. These gardens blew me away. Even though they were relatively small in size, they were the best cared for, most ornate gardens I’d seen in Italy. The line of cypress trees down the middle walkway made every Italian fantasy of mine come to life, and the hedge mazes, although only waist height, were so hard to navigate. There’s a lower portion to the gardens and an upper part that you climb up to, and you can see the entire city from above. I was in the gardens just before sunset, and the play of light on the statues and grottoes was stunning. What’s so great about these gardens is that they’re just far enough away from the main attractions of the city to give you a reprieve from all the noise and just relax for a bit.

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All in all, I really loved Verona, but I’d say that you can make do with a day trip here. If you’re planning on spending an extended amount of time in the city, you’ll definitely want to plan day trips to some surrounding places because although there’s a lot of stuff to do in Verona, it’s not exactly a destination you need a week to explore.

Have any of you visited Verona before? And do you have any movie recommendations for me? After watching Letters to Juliet, I’m in a definite travel-movie mood.

Signing off,

Claire

posted in: City Guides, Europe, Italy, Travel, Verona

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Hiya! I'm the writer and photographer behind Tall Girl Big World. After being laid off from my corporate editorial job in NYC, I spent a year building up my freelance writing business before moving to Berlin, Germany in 2019. As of 2025, I've just received my permanent residence permit and can now officially call Berlin home. I've traveled extensively throughout Germany and share my top tips and recommendations in my detailed travel guides. I also write guides to my favorite European destinations (when my freelance schedule allows, that is!). Meet Claire.

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  1. Polly Laux says

    May 7, 2015

    I love Giusti Gardens and want to go there…actually I want to live there. I’m pretty sure I have wanted to live in at least one picture of every city you visited! Thanks for another great post!

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    • Claire says

      May 7, 2015

      The gardens were definitely my favorite spot in the city. So much green!

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  2. Eden says

    May 8, 2015

    Didn’t get a chance to visit Verona when I was in Italy. I’d love to go back and explore there, looks like a beautiful place. Your photos are stunning!

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    • Claire says

      May 8, 2015

      It’s a great day trip for sure! The city is just big enough for you to spend your whole day walking around, but small enough that you don’t ever feel the need to head back to the center for fear of getting worn out far from your hotel.

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  3. Floortje says

    May 9, 2015

    It looks amazing!

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    • Claire says

      May 13, 2015

      It was such a nice day trip! If you’re ever in Milan, Verona’s definitely worth a stop.

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  4. Katherine Nuger says

    May 13, 2015

    Oh, Verona! Return in the summer when grand operas are performed in the Roman coliseum. What a spectacular sight it is.

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    • Claire says

      May 21, 2015

      That sounds amazing! I had no idea that went on.

      Reply
  5. travelalphas says

    June 5, 2015

    Though you’re not in Italy anymore, I have an Italy travel movie for you to watch! It’s one of my favorites. It’s Under the Tuscan Sun. Have you seen it? Or at least heard of it? You MUST watch it if you haven’t already.

    Verona looks amazing. It’s definitely somewhere I’ve wanted to visit after watching Letters to Juliet but I haven’t gotten the chance yet! Great post! 🙂

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    • Claire says

      June 5, 2015

      I’ve never watched it before, but I’ll definitely add it to my list! And Verona is a great city to visit, but I’d definitely recommend planning it as a day trip rather than using it as your home base for your time in Italy.

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