24 hours in Verona
Verona – Little Italy
Everyone knows Rome, Venice, and Florence — but Verona? It’s often overlooked. And that’s exactly why it feels so special. This little City is so underrated that we just had to make a full article about the home of Romeo and Juliet. Espresso at tiny bars, Aperol Spritz at sunset and mouthwatering Cornetti filled with creamy pistachio – It has everything you want in an Italian city and not many people know about this place. Oh and yes, Verona even has its very own Colosseum, similar to the one in Rome.
That’s why here is a little list with everything you can do for 24 hours in Verona
No time to read?
1. ‘Citta Antica’
You can’t visit Verona without wandering its old town at least twice: once during the day and once at night.
By day, the streets are alive. Shoppers drift through elegant boutiques, the smell of espresso hangs in the air, and street musicians strum Italian love songs on their guitars. The squares are framed by colorful houses, ancient towers, and fountains guarded by marble statues. The city feels vibrant and full of energy.
But when the evening starts, Verona changes. After a long dinner in one of the elegant restaurants, the atmosphere softens. People gather in the streets with glasses of wine, stylish locals laugh together, and the warm lights shimmer on the paving stones. Suddenly the 2,000-year-old Roman houses and bridges seem to glow. The heart of it all is Piazza delle Erbe, the most beautiful square in Verona. Standing there, you feel like you’ve stepped into a movie set.
2. Basilica di Santa Anastasia
Verona is filled with churches — more than 40 of them — but the Basilica di Santa Anastasia is the one that will stay with you. At first, the outside of the biggest church in Verona might not impress you too much. But step inside, and you’re standing in a Gothic masterpiece, around 700 years old. The high arches, detailed frescoes, and play of light feel almost magical. You immediately understand why it took them almost 2 centuries to build it.
The strangest thing is what happens after: when you walk back outside, the church suddenly looks beautiful to you from the outside too. It’s as if seeing the inside has changed the way you see the whole building. That’s the kind of effect this basilica has.
3. Casa di Giulietta
No trip to Verona is complete without a stop at the Casa di Giulietta — the legendary house said to have inspired Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. It’s one of the most popular spots in the city, and yes, it gets crowded, but it’s still worth a visit.
Inside the house you’ll find a museum, with period furniture, costumes from film adaptations, and of course the famous balcony overlooking the courtyard below.
4. Castel San Pietro
On the other side of the Adige River lies Veronetta, a quieter neighborhood full of student life, small cafés, and hidden streets. From here you can take the Funicolare di Castel San Pietro, a short cable car ride that brings you up the hill for just 3 euros. It saves you the steep climb — but if you’re in the mood for a little workout, the walk up is actually a treat. You pass cozy cafés and restaurants along the way, perfect for stopping for an espresso or a sweet cornetto to fuel you up.
At the top, the reward is one of the best views in all of Verona. From the terrace, the city opens up in front of you like a painting: the Ponte Pietra crossing the river, the slender Torre dei Lamberti rising above the rooftops, and the warm terracotta tones of the old town glowing in the sunlight. In the evening, when the sun sets and the city lights begin to shine, the view is even more magical — one of those moments you’ll always remember.
Castel San Pietro itself is more of a viewpoint than a castle you can visit, but that doesn’t matter. The panorama is the real attraction here. Verona is one of those rare cities that looks just as beautiful from above as it does from the streets — maybe even more so.
Hey, fellow traveler!
Are you interested in our travel stories, hidden gems & the digital nomad lifestyle?