Shakespeare’s Verona: A Historical Guide

Welcome to famous Shakespeare’s Verona! At Shakespeare’s Verona, we seek not provide you will be the best all-encompassing ‘historical-travel guide,’ to Shakespeare’s Verona. Enjoy us as we embark on this journey to re-discover the City of Love, in the time of Shakespeare.

Welcome

Famed Italian Opera Singer and Verona Native Maria Callas

History

The Verona depicted during Romeo and Juliet would have been an independent city-state named The Republic of Verona. The Republic was ruled by the Della Scalla Family, known as the Scaligers.

Coat of Arms of the Della Scalla Family

Coat of Arms of Verona

Verona during Shakespeare’s Time

Verona during Shakespeare’s time would have differed notably from the state of Verona during the time of Romeo and Juliet. Notably, Verona during the plot of Romeo and Juliet would have been an independent city-state ruled by The Della Scalla Family, while during Shakespeare’s Time it would have been part of the famed Venetian Republic. However, during both periods it would have a society closed, but very wealthy area compared to its Northern European neighbors.

St. Mark’s Flag (Commonly used as the flag of the Republic of Venice.)

Greater Coat of Arms of the Republic of Venice

Coat of Arms of the Republic of Venice

Location

Verona, Verona Province

Republic of Italy

Population: 257,353

Latitude 45.433334,

Longitude 10.983333.

Aerial View of Verona

Destinations

House of Romeo

Juliet’s Balcony

Juliet’s Tomb

Verona Arena

Pietra Bridge Ponte Pietra

Bust of William Shakespeare

Piazza dei Signori (Lords Square)

About Us

Shakespeare’s Verona has been welcoming visitors since the dawn of Verona. Now, as a top-tiered tourist destination, we seek to provide our visitors with the best possible travel experience.

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