16.11.10 Verona

as venice is only 1/2 day tour, we had the afternoon free.  our tour guide suggested that we take up the optional tour to verona at €15/pax.  well, since we're already here, its nearby, so why not?

its a contrast from venice.  here in verona, its bright and sunny.

wiki info: Verona (Italian pronunciation: [veˈroːna] is a city in Veneto, northern Italy. the city has been awarded world heritage site status by UNESCO because of its urban structure and architecture).

another Colosseum?  nah...this is the Verona Arena.

the Verona Arena (Arena di Verona) is a roman amphitheatre in verona, Italy, which is internationally famous for the large-scale opera performances given there.  it is one of the best preserved ancient structures of its kind.

as we walked along the streets, i do find verona rather picturesque.

the main reason why we are here - to visit juliet's balcony (romeo & juliet)

this is a nice little town. feel so relax...

the Church of St. Fermo is one of the most representative examples of Gothic architecture in Verona.

just like a scene from harry potter

along Adige River.

sunset at arena