Hostels in VERONA, ITALY

Verona in Italy - The City of Romeo and Juliet

Verona is one of the seven provincial capitals of Italy and one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy. Better known as the city of Romeo and Juliet, this city is famous for its artistic heritage, colourful annual fairs, shows, and operas. Verona has many edifices to its credit including the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans.

Accommodation Options
Verona has a wide range of accommodation options that range from star hotels to resorts, B & B and hostels. The budget travellers and back packers can check out the hostels that are mostly cantered around the city centre and near the railway station areas. Most of them have car parking facilities, elevator, guest kitchen and common rooms. Safe and comfortable hostels are cheap as well, which makes it a popular option. Verona is generally safe; however isolated incidents of pick pocketing and burglary are not uncommon. Make sure to safe guard your belongings and not to drink too much or venture out at night alone.

History
It was a Roman empire in 89 BC. Later on, it was ruled by many empires and rulers including Napoleon during which an Austrian regime was established. After world war II, Italy joined the NATO and Verona become a developing city, well known for its culture and tradition where the Roman past is still alive along with the exceptional culture of this city.

Popular Places
Piazza delle Erbe is a must see spot in Verona. Surrounded by towers and ancient buildings, this historic piazza was originally built as the Roman Forum. There are many souvenir stalls around and cafes along the sides of the piazza. Lamberti Tower is a nice spot to catch a panoramic view of the city. Built in the 12th century, the structure has a height of 84 meters.

Getting Around
Verona travel guide offers many options including trains, buses and car rentals. The travel passes ensure unlimited bus access and are convenient options to explore the city. The down town area can be well explored by foot. Taxis do not stop in between apart from the designated departure and arrival points.

Places of Entertainment
Verona has an interesting and diverse night life. The city centre has a rich smattering of bars and discos frequented by chic and stylish crowd. Pubs remain open late into the night and serve an array of drinks and grubs. There are many theatres and live entertainment options including opera, ballet, and musicals at this enchanting city.

Currency
Verona’s unit of currency is the Euro. Coins are available in the same denominations as US coins, with the addition of the €2 and the €1. Paper notes or Euro dollars are also available in the same denominations as the US dollar up to the €500. Currency exchange facilities are available at banks and the rates are available at internet and the news papers.

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