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🇮🇹 Verona • February 2012

A lovely day in Verona—with a letter for Juliet

In February 2012, Nicola travelled from Venice to Verona with friends for a day of wandering, eating and exploring. Juliet's House was the essential stop—and Nicola even wrote Juliet a letter—but the lasting memory is simply what a lovely day it was in a city made for walking without a strict plan.

🚆 Day trip from Venice💌 A letter to Juliet👭 Travelled with friends🍽️ First taste of veal🚶 February wandering
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Verona at a glance

Useful things to know before you go

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CurrencyEuro (€). Cards are widely accepted, with some cash useful for smaller purchases.
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PopulationApproximately 255,000 people live in the municipality of Verona.
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LanguageItalian. English is commonly understood around the main attractions.
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Time zoneCentral European Time—one hour ahead of Ireland.
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From VeniceDirect trains make Verona straightforward to visit for the day.
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Getting aroundThe historic centre is compact and best explored on foot.
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February weatherUsually cool, so bring layers and a jacket suitable for a full day outside.
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Known forRomeo and Juliet, its Roman arena, lively squares and handsome riverside setting.
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Plug typesTypes C, F and L; travellers from Ireland need an adaptor.

The memories that stayed with Nicola

Not every memorable trip needs a week-long itinerary. Sometimes a single day gives you just enough time to fall for a place.

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Writing to Juliet

At Juliet's House, Nicola joined generations of visitors who have left their thoughts, wishes and romantic dilemmas for Shakespeare's heroine.

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Tasting veal

The day also delivered a very specific food memory: tasting veal for the first time.

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Wandering Verona

There was no need to race through a checklist. Walking the streets with friends was what made the day so enjoyable.

Verona in pictures

Only two photographs survive in this little collection, but they capture exactly what Nicola remembers: handsome streets, lively squares and beautiful architecture discovered simply by wandering.

A lively historic square in Verona during Nicola's 2012 day trip
A lively Verona square during our February day trip.
Historic architecture and tower in Verona
One of Verona's elegant historic streetscapes.

Dear Juliet…

“Yes, Nicola really did write Juliet a letter.”

Juliet's House may be connected to a fictional character, but the letters are very real. Visitors from all over the world write about love, heartbreak and hope, and volunteers known as Juliet's Secretaries answer thousands of them.

For Nicola, it became the most distinctive memory of that February day trip—and the perfect personal hook for remembering Verona years later.

An easy day trip from Venice

Verona and Venice work beautifully together. High-speed and regional trains connect the cities, and Verona's historic centre is walkable from Porta Nuova station.

🚆 Venice→Verona Porta Nuova→🏟️ Piazza Bra→💌 Juliet's House→🥂 Piazza delle Erbe

Our honest note: this was Nicola's 2012 day trip rather than a recently documented itinerary, so the route above is a sensible modern walking order—not a claim that every stop was recorded in precisely that sequence.

What to see on a first Verona visit

Juliet's House is the personal centre of our story. These nearby landmarks make it easy to turn that visit into a full day on foot.

🏟️ Verona Arena

A remarkably preserved Roman amphitheatre still used for concerts and opera.

💌 Juliet's House

The famous courtyard, balcony and home of Verona's letter-writing tradition.

🥕 Piazza delle Erbe

A lively historic square surrounded by colourful façades, cafés and market stalls.

🦁 Piazza dei Signori

A quieter and more elegant square just moments from Piazza delle Erbe.

🌉 Ponte Pietra

A beautiful stone bridge crossing the Adige with classic views of the river and hills.

🏰 Castelvecchio

A medieval fortress and museum beside the river, linked to the striking Castelvecchio Bridge.

Map of a perfect Verona day

Click a stop to zoom in. The route covers the compact historic centre and can be adapted depending on your train times.

Verona highlights

Six walkable stops

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Verona day-trip FAQ

Can you visit Verona as a day trip from Venice?

Yes. Direct trains make it straightforward, and Verona's compact historic centre suits a day on foot.

How much time do you need?

A full day is enough for the central highlights. Staying overnight would allow you to enjoy the city after many day visitors leave.

Is Juliet's House worth visiting?

It is busy and the Shakespeare connection is literary rather than historical, but the courtyard, balcony and letter tradition make it an enjoyable Verona experience.

Can you really write to Juliet?

Yes. The Juliet Club and its volunteers receive and answer letters sent to Juliet from around the world.

Is Verona easy to explore on foot?

Yes. Most of the historic-centre attractions are close together, although the walk from Porta Nuova station adds extra time.