Verona Arena

Historic building Verona, Veneto, Italy
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What to expect

The Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheatre located in the historic center of Verona, an iconic symbol of the city. It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient amphitheatres, with an elliptical shape that produces perfect acoustics from any standpoint, allowing it to accommodate a large number of spectators. The Arena hosts the renowned Arena di Verona Festival, with opera seasons that have run uninterrupted since 1913, and serves as a venue for numerous international singers and musicians throughout the rest of the year. Visitors can explore the amphitheatre and learn about its history, which dates back to the 1st century AD. The Arena is a great place to visit with family and friends, offering a unique and educational experience

Plan your family visit to the Verona Arena with these blog insights 👇

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...in Italy!

...in Italy!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Verona and saw the balcony of Romeo and Juliet. It was an opportunity to tell the children the tragic story of the young lovers and admire this superb city with its Venetian architecture

Highlights: The children were fascinated by the story of Romeo and Juliet. We enjoyed admiring the city and its Venetian architecture ✨

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Verona for children

Verona for children
This family's experience:

Activities: We saw the Arena from the outside and were amazed by its grandeur

Highlights: We were all impressed by its majesty ✨

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(Tip!) Verona with kids: sights top 5!

(Tip!) Verona with kids: sights top 5!
This family's experience:

Activities: We booked a tour of the theater during the day and took a tour of the theater to get an impression of how things used to be here

Highlights: The theater already looks really beautiful from the outside and around the theater there are also all kinds of statues with ancient Romans ✨