Verona - Home of the Gladiators

June 3, 2009

Verona is a city in Veneto, Italy. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in northeastern Italy. Also known as Urbs Nobilissima, it is well-known for its artistic heritage, annual fairs, shows and operas. A good pair of accommodation and car hire in Verona will ensure a pleasurable stay in this city.

Urbs Nobilissima is one of the richest and most prosperous cities in the Northern Italy. Streets are clean, people wear elegant clothes, restaurants and hotels are up market and usually include a good car hire in Verona services for someone who wants to explore the city.

Car hire in Verona can bring you to its most popular tourist spots such as Palazzo Mafei, where the six pagan divinities sculptures can be seen (Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Apollo, Hercules and Minerva). Capuleti, the popular home of Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet can also be found here. There is also the Casa Montecchi, it’s the house of Juliet’s lover, Romeo. The Arena, the popular Roman theatre where the famous gladiator fights were held is now the home of world famous operas every summer is also here. These are only a few of the best spots where your car hire in Verona can bring you to make your trip in Italy memorable and worthwhile.