Verona is often treated as a quick stop between Milan and Venice, but it really deserves a bit more love. The historic centre is wrapped in a loop of the Adige River, full of Roman ruins, medieval towers and soft terracotta tones that look good even on a grey day. Having a clear plan of things to do in Verona helps, as there is a lot squeezed into that little bend in the river.
Verona sits in the Veneto region in northern Italy, with Lake Garda's villages just up the road. The historic core is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you start walking around, it is pretty obvious why.
