Verona
Verona
Verona / Veròna (Venetian) | |
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| Comune di Verona | |
Skyline of Verona Palazzo Maffei Scaliger Tombs Window Frame of Basilica of San Zeno Verona Cathedral Juliet's Balcony Verona Arena | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Verona | |
Verona Location of Verona in Veneto Verona Verona (Veneto) | |
| Coordinates: 45°26′19″N 10°59′34″E / 45.43861°N 10.99278°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Verona (VR) |
| Frazioni | Avesa, San Michele Extra, San Massimo all'Adige, Quinzano, Quinto di Valpantena, Poiano di Valpantena, Parona di Valpolicella, Montorio Veronese, Mizzole, Marchesino, Chievo, Cà di David e Moruri |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Damiano Tommasi (Ind) |
| Area | |
• Total | 198.92 km2 (76.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Population (2025)[2] | |
• Total | 255,133 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Veronese Scaligero |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 37100 |
| Dialing code | 045 |
| ISTAT code | 023091 |
| Patron saint | Saint Zeno of Verona |
| Saint day | 12 April |
| Website | www |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iv |
| Reference | 797 |
| Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
| Area | 444.4 ha (1,098 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 303.98 ha (751.2 acres) |
Verona (/vəˈroʊnə/ və-ROH-nə, Italian: [veˈroːna] ⓘ; Venetian: Verona or Veròna) is the second-largest city in the region of Veneto in Italy, with 255,131 inhabitants.[2] It is one of the seven provincial capitals of the region, and is the largest city municipality in the region and in northeastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona covers an area of 1,426 km2 (550.58 sq mi) and has a population of 714,310 inhabitants.[3] It is one of the main tourist destinations in Northern Italy because of its artistic heritage and several annual fairs and shows as well as the opera season in the Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater. The opera season begins in May and continues throughout the summer each year. During these months, the city is filled with opera-loving tourists, technical artists, and opera employees, so booking hotels in advance is essential.
Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the city was ruled by the della Scala family. Under the rule of the family, in particular of Cangrande I della Scala, the city experienced great prosperity, becoming rich and powerful and being surrounded by new walls.[4] The della Scala era is preserved in numerous monuments around Verona.
Two of William Shakespeare's plays are set in Verona: Romeo and Juliet (which also features Romeo's visit to Mantua) and The Two Gentlemen of Verona. It is unknown if Shakespeare ever visited Verona or Italy, but his plays have lured many visitors to Verona and surrounding cities. Verona was also the birthplace of Isotta Nogarola, who is said to be the first major female humanist and one of the most important humanists of the Renaissance.[5] In November 2000, the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its urban structure and architecture.
The city is scheduled to host the 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremonies.
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Resident population". ISTAT.
- ^ "Tales of Verona"
- ^ "Verona city – Tourism". www.turismoverona.eu. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Isotta Nogarola". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 24 December 2020.