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This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called ‘Little Rome’—Here’s Why

Travel + Leisure | Travel Reviews, News, Guides and Tips·Laura Itzkowitz·7 months ago
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Top 5 Can’t Miss

Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the charming Città Antica and visit the Casa di Giulietta, home to Shakespeare’s most legendary heroine.

Watch an opera at the Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheaters.

Check into the Hotel Due Torri, a centuries-old grande dame with an impressive collection of antiques.

Sip local wines like Lugana and Valpolicella at Caffè Monte Baldo, a historic wine bar known for cicchetti (small plates).

Savor dishes that combine French techniques and local ingredients at Trattoria I Masenini, one of the city’s best restaurants.

Most famous as the hometown of Shakespeare’s tragic couple Romeo and Juliet, Verona isn’t typically one of the first cities in Italy that tourists visit, but it’s definitely worth a trip. Located in the northern Italian region of Veneto, Verona is less than 90 minutes from Venice or Milan via high-speed train.…

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