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 Home of the town council |
Via degli Alpini, 8 Verona 37121 Italy +39 45 806 6485 |
Palazzo Barbieri has, since 1874 been the seat of the council offces, but was originally the 'Gran Guardia Nova' built for military purposes by Giuseppe Barbieri, between 1835 and 1848 on the site of the demolished Misericordia hospital. This large building in Avesa tuff, from a hamlet to the north of the city, is neoclassical in style with a Corinthian colonnade and a central body with a pronaos, also Corinthian in style which rises above a grand staircase. However, the circular body to the back was added immediately following damage to the building during the last war. Inside the building hang two large pictures illustrating Verona's story. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The main entrance |
Corso Cavour, 19 Verona 37121 Italy |
Palazzo Bevilacqua, headquarters of the state technical institute Ippolito Pindemonte is one of the four buildings in Verona designed by Michele Sanmicheli. Probably erected around 1534, the palace was left in an unfinished state, as can be seen from the asymmetrical position of the portal in respect to the part of the façade that has been erected. The ground floor is carved in stone, subdivided by pillars bearing busts of Roman warriors and with windows set in low arches. The top floor on the other hand, has four windows alternating with three doors, all surrounded by a large balcony balanced with very ornate, Greek-style voluted ledges. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The destroyed fresco |
Corso Cavour, 48 Verona 37121 Italy |
Together with Palazzo Bevilacqua, Honorij and Pompei, Palazzo Canossa is one of the four buildings in Verona that were built by the sixteenth century architect, Michele Sanmicheli. He designed the building probably between 1530 and 1537 but it was not finished until around the second half of the 1600's by Lelio and Vincenzo Pellesina who kept to the original plans and built the two wings that overlook the Adige. The palace is built in stone, with framed, arch windows on the upper floor. In 1761 following the superelevation of the lounge to the upper floor the loggia was added to the pediment with statues of mythological figures by Giuseppe Antonio Schiavi. Giambattista Tiepolo painted the lounge vault with scenes from the 'Glory of Hercules' however, most of it was lost in the second world war bombings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For the City Council |
Piazza dei Signori, 5 Verona 37121 Italy |
The Loggia del Consiglio was built between 1485 and 1492, to house the City Council. It was later restored between 1870 and 1874. It was the last building to be built in the Piazza dei Signori, with the obvious intention of celebrating the city's glorious past, present and future. For this reason, upon completion it was fitted with statues of the five greatest men of Verona during the Roman period: the poet Catullo, the writer Pliny (although he was actually from Como), Emilio Macro, the architect Vitruvio and the writer Cornelio Nepote. Over the door there is the inscription: 'Divine love in return for divine faith'. This was a gift to the city of Verona from Venice, as a reward for allowing itself to be tacked on to the Venetian Republic. Inside the building, various paintings with historical themes have been preserved. These were all commissioned by the City Council in 1596. Amongst these, is the 'Madonna with Saints Zeno and Peter -the patron saints of Verona and Veronese noblemen' by Bernardino India and Orlando Flacco. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 An Ancient Roman Shopping Street |
Corso Porta Borsari Verona 37121 Italy |
This pedestrian-only shopping district begins with a grandiose arch built by the Romans. This ancient sun-bleached wall was built in the third century as part of the ancient city's "decumano" gate. Upon passing through these imposing walls one is greeted with a narrow street lined with multitudinous boutiques selling hard to find local products in addition to gourmet restaurants, wine bars, and cafés such as Caffè Tubino. The atmosphere is vibrant while retaining a small-town feel, which makes this historic street the perfect place to take a stroll and drink in fair Verona. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Napoleon's residence |
Via Forti, 1 Verona 37121 Italy |
This palace is best known for the modern and contemporary art gallery that it houses, 'Achille Forti' and more importantly, for certain historical events. The building was already in existence in the XIII century as its oldest part can confirm and it can therefore almost certainly be dated in this period named 'the wing of Ezzellino da Romano' after the tyrant Ezzellino III who governed Verona between 1232 and 1259. After his death the palace underwent several architectural modifications, particularly during the Scaligera family's domination. The first took place in 1400 when the building was acquired by the Emilei family who made it into a residentila palace. The second was during the 1500's whilst the third took place in the 1700's with the front of the palace being reworked by the architect Ignazio Pellegrini. The palace, where Nelson even stayed during his Italian campaign has been passed on through generations of the Emilei family up to the last descendent, the botanist Achille Forti who, in 1937, gave it to the local council. Thanks to his will, the palace has now become a museum of modern art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not just a garden |
Corso Cavour Verona 37121 Italy |
Although it is the Renaissance style gardens here that are best know, being one of the most beautiful in Verona, the Palazzo Giusti is also worth a visit. The building is the work of the architect Francesco Perotti and was probably built around 1572. It is built in a U-shape, a typical characteristic of suburban palaces. On the façade, there remains a few of the original decorations painted in 1591 by Orazio Farinati. Inside there are several frescoes which are the work of Francesco Lorenzi and Lodovico Dorigny. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A romantic balcony |
Via Cappello, 21 Verona 37121 Italy |
This is an obligatory port of call for any visitor to Venice, not least to see the Juliet statue, dedicated to the joys of being in love.The building, is based on the 13th century design, was built on the remains of a Roman 'insula' building. The elegant balcony which looks out over the courtyard was renovated by Antonio Avena in 1935, while the much-photographed Juliet statue is by Nereo Costantini. Juliet's house is now the property of the state and is used to house temporary art exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The world's most famous lover |
Via delle arche Scaligere, 2-4 Verona 37121 Italy |
According to tradition, this 14th century building with Gothic elements is where Romeo lived (even if historians say that it was the house of Cagnolo Nogarola). The principle façades look out onto an internal courtyard, adorned with arcades and passageways. The house, which looks like a fortress with numerous crenellations at the top, may be observed from the outside and is not open for tours; however, a trip to Shakespearean Verona would not be complete without taking a few pictures of the the house of the most romantic Montague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Roman house with vineyard |
Via della Torre, 1 Verona 37022 Italy |
A Roman house in the heart of the Veneto region, this Renaissance building was constructed according to the then popular style dating from 500 years previously: this is the Villa della Torre Cazzola, the "closed" structure of which offers a fine alternative to Palladio's designs. The building stands around a central courtyard with columns, onto which the main areas face: on the ground floor there are four rooms, in which there are fireplaces in the form of monstrous beasts with gaping jaws. Behind the villa, there is a courtyard with a fishpond and a cave, while the former garden has now become a vineyard. In fact, a sip of wine is very welcome after having braved the jaws of the terrifying fireplaces! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval house |
Piazza delle Erbe, 2 Verona 37121 Italy |
The Casa dei Mazzanti stands to the north east of the Piazza delle Erbe, a renovation carried out between 1515-29, of the former "Domus Bladorum" dating from the Middle Ages. The building housed shop and stores, both rented and privately owned, while the upper floor was the location for the public grain store. The portico was added in 1480: frescoes by Alberto Cavalli (1530) decorate the façade, representing the Allegories of Ignorance, Greed, Love and Moderation. The rear part of the building is also interesting, with uncovered medieval beams and remains of the decorations and frescoes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theatre where Mozart performed |
Piazza Bra, 26 Verona 37121 Italy |
The Teatro Filarmonico was started in 1605 by Domenico Curtoni. His design was obviously Palladian in inspiration and was originally in the form of a semicircle with an open gallery in wood. The majestic façade with its columns was erected in 1608, and the reception (now the theatre's foyer) in 1612. In 1770 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed here, he was only 14 at the time. The form of the building that you see today was completed in 1729. A fire destroyed much of it in 1749, while in 1945 it was hit and damaged by bombs: it was rebuilt in 1969. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An example of classical severity |
Lungadige Porta Vittoria, 9 Verona 37129 Italy |
The civic museum of Natural Science is housed in this work of art. The collections are actually on display in the rooms of the Palazzo Lavezola Pompei, one of Michele Sanmicheli's most important constructions, with four of them being here in Verona. The building, which is a real masterpiece in terms of its strictly classical inspiration, was probably built after 1537 and most likely in 1550. Its original location would have been different and would not have enjoyed the shelter of the Porta Vittoria. The ground floor is in boss, or carved stone with six windows and the portal over which we find the upper floor called the 'piano nobile' with seven large windows in a balustrade arch with satyrs' heads in the keystones interspersed with golden semi-pillars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A renaissance palace |
Corso Cavour Verona 37121 Italy |
Corso Cavour is one of Verona's most attractive streets, lined with sumptuous palaces and old churches. There are also three masterpieces of Veronese architecture: Palazzo Carlotti, a splendid Baroque example, Palazzo Carnesali from the mid-16th century and last but not least, the beautiful Palazzo Scannagetti. The latter, according to the town's hisorian , Luigi Simeoni, is without a doubt, one of the few complete examples of Veronese renaissance palaces. The building today houses the botanic and prehistoric sections of the Civic museum for Natural Sciences. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace of the municipality |
Piazza Bra, 1 Verona 37121 Italy |
The municipality of the city of Verona has been based in the Gran Guardia Nuova Palace, in front of the Arena since 1874. The building was erected between 1835 and 1848 by Giuseppe Barbieri, on the site of the della Misericordia Hospital which was then demolished. The palace, with its colonnaded façade, was damaged during the Second World War, but was then renovated and expanded in successive years. Inside the palace, there are two paintings on cloth which were previously on display. They depict the 'Victory over Barbarossa in Vaccaldo in 1164' and the 'Victory of the Veronese over the Benacesi in '849'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The market palace |
Piazza dei Signori, 2 Verona 37121 Italy |
The peoples'palace, also called the 'Palazzo della Ragione' was built in the last decade of the 12th century, in typical Broletti style, with their surrounded courtyards where popular assemblies would be held. The palace had four angular towers, with only the Lamberti and via Cairoli towers still remaining today. In the beautiful Roman courtyard called the 'old market' as in the 15th century the cereal market would be held here. In one corner we find the 'stairs of reason in red, veronese marble, built around 1446-52 in a transitional style, somewhere between Gothic and Renaissance. The façade alternates between tuff and brickwork but the windows were altered in the 1500's and decorated with Venetian lions which were later chiselled out in 1797. Other changes were made after 1875 to adapt the building to the court of Assisi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Temple of opera |
Piazza Bra Verona 37121 Italy +39 45 800 3204 |
The Arena, located outside the city walls, is a Roman amphitheatre built in the first half of the first century A.D. It is the third largest building of its type and is the most well preserved. It has been used to host games and battles, plays in the 12th century, jousting in the Middle Ages, and in 1913, it became the largest operatic theatre in the world. The acoustics and the sheer size of the place lend themselves well to grandiose operatic performances, amongst which the performance of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Aida' is particularly famous. The interior is open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Bishop's Palace |
Piazza Vescovado, 1 Verona 37121 Italy |
The Bishop's palace dates back to the 15th century but was built on top of already existing Roman and 14th century buildings. The entrance is via a beautiful black and white marble door which under the lunette exposes a beautiful throned Madonna, whilst to the sides and above, we find statues of Peter, Paul and Michael. On the building that runs into the Bishop's palace, a tombstone commemmorates monsignor Giovanni della Casa who conceived the idea of 'Galateo', one of the oldest treatises on social behaviour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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