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Juliet's Balcony

The second largest city in Veneto is one of the most interesting and perhaps underrated in the country. Not often uttered in the same breathe as Roma, Venezia, and Milano. Verona is one of the most attractive cities in the entire world. Often referred to as the home of Juliet, it was the backdrop of Shakespeare�s Romeo and Juliet. Her house with the famous balcony is on Via Cappello 27 (Romeo�s is said to be on Via Arche Scaligeri). Her tomb is supposedly below the church of San Francesco on Via del Pontieri. All of which are easily accessible.

Roman arena

Before its literary fame Verona was already an established city. The Arena, built in the 1^st century is the most notable of the many Roman ruins scattered throughout the city. It is proof that Verona was always an important city in the region. Because of its importance, it was coveted by the Romans, the Ostrogoths, Lombards and Franks. It ended in the control of the Venetian Empire in 1405, and finally in the hands of the Austrians in 1814 before it was united with the Kingdom of Italy in 1866.

Verona Madonna

Apart from the Arena district the other ancient roman relic the forum was converted to Piazza delle Erbe, "the Square of Herbs". Today it is the center of Verona, and its main market. Down the middle of the Piazza stands the capitello, the fountain known as the Verona Madonna, which symbolizes the town, and the Venetian column toped with the Lion of Saint Mark, the symbol of Venezia. Behind the column is the Palazzo Maffei.

Torre dei Lamberti

Adjacent to Piazza Erbe is Verona's other Piazza dei Signori. On the right (if you enter from Via della Costa) is the 12^th century Palazzo Ragione, the town hall. The Torre dei Lamberti offers a spectacular view of the Alps. Connected to Palazzo Ragione by an arch is the Palazzo del Capitano, the one time military headquarters, flanked by the Torrione Scaligero, a huge brick tower. Across the piazza is the Loggia del Consiglio, adorned by statues of Roman dignitaries with Veronese origins. In the center of the piazza surveying the activities stands a statue of Dante.

Basilica Sant'Anastasia

Not far from Piazza dei Signori is Piazza Sant'Anastasia. The church, Sant'Anastasia, began at the end of the 13^th century but not completed until the 15^th century. Frescoes by Michele de Verona and Pisanello adorn the Sacristy and the water stoups are especially interesting. On the street to the right of Sant'Anastasia and directly behind Palazzo del Capitano are the Tombe dei Scaligeri. The tombs lay in between the tiny church of Santa Maria Antica and their palazzo. To the left is Via Duomo, which leads you directly to the Duomo Santa Maria on the banks of the Adige River.

Castelvecchio

Along the same river between the banks and the street, Corso Cavour, is the grand Castelvecchio. Built by Cangrande II from 1355 to 1375, it houses one of the finest art museums in the region. Across from the Castelvecchio is the church of San Zeno Maggiore. One of the finest Romanesque churches in northern Italy, its bronze doors and triptychs are the highlights.

Restaurants in Verona

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Antico Tripoli
Arche
Bottega Del Vino Dal 1890
Ca' De L'ebreo
Caffe' Dante
Calmiere
Ciccarelli
Desco
Dodici Apostoli
Maffei
Marconi
Ostaria La Fontanina
Oste Scuro
San Basilio
Stueta
Torcolo
Tre Marchettie

Name of restaurant: ANTICO TRIPOLI
Address: Via Spagna 2
Tel: 0458035756
Fax: 045914466
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 60.000 to 90.000 Lire
Description: Varied cusine, speciality seafood

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Name of restaurant: ARCHE
Address: Via Arche Scaligere 6
Tel: 0458007415
Fax: 0458007415
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 150.000 to 200.000 Lire
Description: Speciality seafood

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Name of restaurant: BOTTEGA DEL VINO DAL 1890
Address: Via Scudo di Francia 3
Tel: 0458004535
Fax: 0458012273
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 70.000 to 100.000 Lire
Description: Varied typical venetian cuisine

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Name of restaurant: CA' DE L'EBREO
Address: Strada Bresciana 48/b
Tel: 0458510240
Fax: 0458510033
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 40.000 to 60.000 Lire
Description: Varied typical venetian cuisine

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Name of restaurant: CAFFE' DANTE
Address: Piazza Dante
Tel: 0458003593
Fax: 0458003593
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 70.000 to 100.000 Lire
Description: Typical venetian cuisine

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Name of restaurant: CALMIERE
Address: Piazza San Zeno 10
Tel: 0458030765
Fax: 0458031900
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 50.000 to 80.000 Lire
Description: Typical venetian cuisine, speciality meats

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Name of restaurant: CICCARELLI
Address: Frazione Madonna di Dossobuono, via Mantovana 171
Tel: 045953986
Fax: n/a
Rating: 3 stars
Average price: 40.000 to 60.000 Lire
Description: Typical venetian cuisine

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Name of restaurant: DESCO
Address: Via dietro San Sebastiano 7
Tel: 045595358
Fax: 045590236
Rating: 5 stars
Average price: 140.000 to 180.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: DODICI APOSTOLI
Address: Corticella San Marco 3
Tel: 045596999
Fax: 04534827
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 100.000 to 150.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: MAFFEI
Address: Piazza Erbe 38
Tel: 0458010015
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 80.000 to 120.000 Lire
Description: Varied, typical venetian cuisine

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Name of restaurant: MARCONI
Address: Vicolo Fogge 4
Tel: 045531910
Fax: 045531910
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 60.000 to 90.000 Lire
Description: Typical venetian cuisine

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Name of restaurant: OSTARIA LA FONTANINA
Address: Portichetti Fontanelle 3
Tel: 045913305
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 80.000 to 120.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: OSTE SCURO
Address: Vicolo San Silvestro 10
Tel: 045592650
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 70.000 to 100.000 Lire
Description: Speciality seafood

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Name of restaurant: SAN BASILIO
Address: Localit� Borgo Venezia, via Pisano 9
Tel: 045520475
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 40.000 to 60.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine

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Name of restaurant: STUETA
Address: Via Redentore 4
Tel: 0458032462
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 30.000 to 50.000 Lire
Description: Typical venetian cuisine

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Name of restaurant: TORCOLO
Address: Via Cattaneo 14
Tel: 0458030018
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 50.000 to 80.000 Lire
Description: Typical venetian cuisine

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Name of restaurant: TRE MARCHETTI
Address: Vicolo Tre Marchetti 19/b
Tel: 0458030463
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 60.000 to 90.000 Lire
Description: Typical venetian cuisine

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