Teatro Romano and the Museo Archeologico
The oldest extant Roman monument in Verona dates from the time of Augustus, when the Arena was built and Verona was a strong Roman outpost at the crossroads of the Empire's ancient north-south, east-west highways. There is something almost surreal about attending an open-air performance of Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona or Romeo and Juliet here -- even if you can't understand a word. Classical music, ballet, and jazz performances are also given here, with evocative views of the city beyond. A small archaeological museum (same hours as the site itself) housed in a lovely old monastery is included in the ticket price. On Sunday (only), the promenade is open to the public.
The oldest extant Roman monument in Verona dates from the time of Augustus, when the Arena was built and Verona was a strong Roman outpost at the crossroads of the Empire's ancient north-south, east-west highways. There is something almost surreal about attending an open-air performance of Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona or Romeo and Juliet here -- even if you can't understand a word. Classical music, ballet, and jazz performances are also given here, with evocative views of the city beyond. A small archaeological museum (same hours as the site itself) housed in a lovely old monastery is included in the ticket price. On Sunday (only), the promenade is open to the public.
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