The Arena is the undisputed symbol of Verona, its most loved and recognizable monument. For the people of Verona it is part of their identity. Even the local daily is named after it. The Arena was built by the Romans in the first…

1. "Pastisada de caval", or horse meat stew. This is the most appreciated traditional dish. It's made with horse meat marinated in red wine, onions, carrots and a variety of herbs and spices. Its distinctive feature is slow cookin…

In 2000 UNESCO enrolled Verona as a World Heritage City not only for the beauty of its architecture over two millennia of history but also because it "represents par excellence the concept of a fortified city characteristic of Eur…