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Verona is one of the lesser-known cities of Italy but it is nonetheless a great place to visit. If you are on the look out for a good dose of Italian history then this is the place for you. It is a city full of historically significant places dating back to Roman and medieval times. There are thus some fantastic sites that you can visit. There are a lot of churches at the heart of the city. The most famous amongst these churches is the Cathedral of Verona, which is also known as the Santa Maria Matricolare. The architectural style of this cathedral is a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The other famous churches nearby are – San Giovanni in Fonte, San Fermo, Sant'Eufernia, Santa Anastasia and Santa Maria in Organo. The churches in the city are not limited to this area though and one of the biggest churches in the entire city is located outside the city walls. It is called the San Zeno Maggiore. As an experienced traveler might know – Italy is a country that has a lot of famous piazzas or squares. Verona is no exception to this and you will find a lot of squares in the city. The most famous of them is perhaps the Piazza delle Erbe, which translates to the Square of Herbs. Here you will come across a lot of historical buildings and statues. It is also a place where you will find shops selling almost anything you might need and of course it has herbs of all kinds. Other popular squares are Piazza dei Signori, Via Mazzini and Piazza Bra. You can then visit the Casa di Giulietta (House of Juliet), where you will find a bronze statue of Juliet. Juliet's tomb is also situated near this place and is a must visit. There is also the Roman Arena or Arena di Verona, which hosts Operas and musical performances. It has a seating capacity of 20,000 and is reminiscent of the Coliseum in Rome. Made completely of marble, it is a really beautiful sight that is a must see for all tourists. There's also the Castelvecchio Museum to visit. It is a castle that was once used for military purposes and now houses artworks of great value. You can also visit the Museum Miniscalchi Erizzo, Pallazo Forti and Maffeiano Lapidary Museum. Hiring a car in Verona is simple when you use a cost comparison site. All the best local deals are compared on just one website meaning a nice straightforward choice. A car hire Verona service can come in extremely useful whether you are on a summer holiday or a winter ski break. Many people use Verona as a base for a ski holiday. There are some excellent ski resorts nearby the city such as Asiago, Folgaria, Andalo, Monte Bondone and Molveno / Pradel. The arrival of low cost airlines into the region has made Verona an affordable option for ski enthusiasts.
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