Arena di Verona, Verona, Italy
Arena di Verona is a popular Roman amphitheater located in Piazza Bra, Verona, Italy. This amphitheater is worldly famous for opera performances and its capacity is about 30,000 people. This was built during the Renaissance period where opera is most appreciated and famous at that time. In the 20th century, there are at least 4 productions are being performed between June and August while during winter are the best season for ballet performers. To add a romantic and unified effect, candles are being given to the audience after sunset. Because of its prominence, Verona residents also set a summer festival called the Arena di Verona festival to expand and promote Italy's artistic activities. Performances would traditionally begin at dusk and people bring the mocoleto and lit it when the performances begin.
Hotel Bolgona is situated just around Arena di Verona offering classic-styled rooms. Crowne Plaza Hotel Verona - Fiera is a great place to stay because it can give you comfort and concierge services while being accessible to the city's tourist attractions. An impressive medieval castle called Castelvecchio and Ponte Scaligero is one of Venice's top attractions. This castle is situated around the river, and across the river is the Ponte Scaligero, a 14th-century bridge. The castle's architecture has been transformed into bright art exhibitions that feature Veronese sculptures, paintings, and applied arts. Another international-acclaimed tourist spot is the setting of Romeo and Juliet called Casa di Giulietta. It's a small medieval palazzo that has a beautiful courtyard and an overlooking balcony where their courtship was witnessed. Lastly, an impressive 12th-century Romanesque cathedral called Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore, which has an unusual 14th-century timber roof and frescoes aisles.
