Romantic, walkable Verona has more than Romeo and Juliet going for it — come for the opera, the secret Renaissance gardens and the sunset aperitivi. Verona makes for a beautiful weekend away, and an easy one too.
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How Long To Spend in Verona. We think three days is perfect for a first-time, reasonably paced visit of Verona. This makes it the ideal location for a European city break but, if you factor in a day trip or two (see below), you could easily stretch it out to a week.
Ok, my answer might be biased, as I'm from Verona, but also according to most of the people that I've had the chance to meet abroad, and visited both cities, while agreeing that Venice is unique, Verona is all in all nicer and becomes quickly their favourite.
Its size makes Verona so pedestrian friendly that most locals walk or bike to get around. First-time visitors often appreciate a small-group Verona city tour to familiarize themselves with all there is on offer.
The city of Verona is rich of Roman antiquities (the city is also known as little Rome), nevertheless it is mostly famous as the setting of the love story Romeo and Juliet. The symbol of the city is the great Roman Arena (Arena di Verona).
How far is it from Verona to Lago di Garda? The distance between Verona and Lago di Garda is 35 km. How long does it take to get from Verona to Lago di Garda? It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Verona to Lago di Garda, including transfers.
Verona is generally a safe city to walk around at night. Like any city, there are areas you'll need to be cautious of, but the city center and main tourist areas are often well lit and busy into the evening. However, always be aware of your surroundings and avoid taking shortcuts through unlit areas or side streets.
Verona is a relatively compact city, which makes it ideal for exploring in a day. You can walk between every destination in the itinerary below, with the exception of getting to and from the train station or airport (which we've also covered below).
Summary of cost of living in Verona, Italy: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,028.8$ (2,831.3€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 862.6$ (806.3€) without rent. Verona is 42.8% less expensive than New York (without rent).
If it's your first time visiting Verona, the historic center (Città Antica) is a great option. Its central location places you within walking distance of all the most popular sights. However, if you're on a budget or are seeking a quieter place to stay, San Zeno or Borgo Trento may be better areas to consider.
Train. Train travel is very economical and efficient in Italy (as long as there isn't a strike!). Italo and Trenitalia are the two major train companies that operate a route from Verona to Lake Garda with around 44 trains running daily between the destinations and taking between 35 – 45 mins.
There are two ways to get from Verona Airport to Lake Garda; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will take just 35 minutes to reach Garda and will cost around ?75.