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About the city

Verona

• Verona: The city of Verona is located in northeastern Italy between Venice and Milan on the San Pietro plateau. It extends on the banks of the Adige River, the second longest river in Italy. The city rises approximately 59 m above sea level.

• It is one of the famous tourist cities in Italy, and thousands of tourists come annually to visit its historical monuments.

• Verona has a population of approximately 256,600 people, according to 2012 statistics, and its area is approximately 207 km².

• Verona is one of the famous artistic cities rich in archaeological and artistic works, and was famous throughout history for being the scene of the events of the famous Shakespeare novel Romeo and Juliet, so it is known as the city of love or the city of Romeo and Juliet, and the city is currently one of the most prominent industrial and agricultural cities in Europe.

• Its population consists of Italians, immigrants from North African countries, Eastern European countries, and South Asian countries, and its residents speak Italian, which is an official language in Italy, and the majority of its population adheres to the Christian religion.

• The city's history dates back to the Neolithic era, and the first transaction between the city and Rome was documented in the third century BC.

• The city prospered a lot in the eighth century AD through the construction of palaces and the construction of churches.

• Tourist attractions in Verona:

- Juliet's house.

- Arena Roman Theatre.

- Erbe Square.

- Lamberti Tower.

- Lake Garda.

- Romeo's house.

- Old Maggiore Church

- Public park