Verona City Breaks

Verona city breaks take you to one of the most beautiful short break destinations in Italy. Verona boasts gorgeous Romanesque architecture and stunning Roman monuments. The entire historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Verona weekend break visitors will naturally gravitate to the banks of the twisting River Adige and the twin squares of Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori. Even the shortest of Verona short breaks will allow time for the Roman city gates, the medieval Ponte Scaligero and Romanesque gems like the Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore. Climb to the Castell San Pietro for spectacular city views. The sheer beauty of Verona makes for a very romantic short break holiday in Italy. This is, after all, the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet! No city break to Verona is complete without visiting the 14th century Casa di Romeo and that famous balcony. You can search and book Verona city breaks online or by phone with directline-citybreaks.

Few Italy cheap city break destinations can match Verona when it comes to drama, dance, classical music and opera. The Teatro Romano is one of the world’s great live venues: a vast Roman amphitheatre superbly adapted for modern-day performances. Also outstanding is the Renaissance Teatro Filarmonico. Summer city breaks to Verona will coincide with the world-renowned opera season. Verona city break nightlife revolves around an enjoyable collection of bars and clubs.

Verona weekend breaks will also delight lovers of fine wine and Italian cuisine. The city also boasts charming cafes, smart boutiques, traditional shops and superb food markets. For a break from Romanesque bliss you could visit the famous vineyards of the Valpolicella and Soave. Excursions also head for the stylish Italy holiday resorts on magnificent Lake Garda. Our online search can find cheap weekend breaks to Verona and cheap last-minute city breaks to Verona at any time of year. Look out for cheap city beaks to Verona in spring and autumn, when the weather is comfortable for relaxed sightseeing and the surrounding hills and vineyards are a scenic delight. If you enjoy a short break to Verona you will also enjoy city breaks to Bologna and Genoa.