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Verona
is one of the most beautyfull and fascinating cities in Italy,
a city of contrasts and historical puzzles. It is indeed a modern
city of commerce, and yet the splendor of its historical
monuments and romantic atmosphere are what have enchanted
travellers from all over the world. They come to experience
the cultural offerings, the great variety of fine art,
music, and the artistic performances. After walking
the streets so rich in layered history, against a backdrop of
natural and architectural beauty, they return again and again.
The Roman ruins, the many great churches, palaces, and
ancient fortifications are a testament to the city's prominence
throughout long centuries of European history. Verona's
own inhabitants, the Veronesi, are equally charmed
by their city, its cuisine, the fine wines and
the year-long calendar of festivals and events of every sort,
all of which constitute a modern Italian culture which is vibrantly
alive.
The northern
Italian city, Verona is nestled against the foothills
of the Dolomite alps, a scant hour away, and lies
embraced within the distinctive doubled bends of the Adige
River. In its central location on the route between Venice
and Milan, this mid-sized city is also at the crossroads
of the Veneto region, almost equidistant from the surrounding
cities of Venice, Padua, Vicenza, Mantua, Brescia and Treviso,
with Trento not far to the north, Milano to the west,
and Bologna to the south. Existing thus at the physical
center of much of Euro-Italian history, Verona
has evolved into a travel center between Italy and all of
northern Europe as well as a destination all its own.
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