Day 3 in Verona
Begin the morning of your last day in Verona on the Ponte di Castelvecchio – a masterpiece of engineering, sightseeing the city and the Castelvecchio itself at the same time. Castelvecchio is a system of well-preserved fortifications and towers, connected to the city by the upper mentioned bridge which passes over the Adige river. As well, the Museo di Castelvecchio, which is part of the system, will amaze you with its 29 rooms full of ancient works of art, including sculptures, frescoes, paintings, and weapons. You can find among them operas of Bellini, Tiepolo, and Veronese. The castle was built by the Scala family and was meant to defend the ruling family from eventual revolts and Venetian attacks. While moving from an attraction to another, you can discover some piazzas, monuments, but also very beautiful, yet narrow streets.
Head to the Giardino Guisti, but make your way through the Santa Maria Antica Church. This is known above all because it was the private church of the Scala Family. We are sure you will be impressed by the Scalinger Tombs, which comprise the funerary monuments of Cangrande, Mastino II, Alberto II, Giovanni, and Cansignorio, which are considered some of the most outstanding examples of Gothic art in Italy.
Finally, end spectacularly your short trip in Verona in Giardino Giusti – one of the most beautiful Italian gardens of late Renaissance, that belongs to the Giusti Palace. The building of the garden started at the end of the 16th century, but it was gradually completed and improved. The statues aligned among the old cypresses, the marble ruins that remind of previous times, the wells and the pots covered with moss, ponds full of water lilies offer a fairy-like aspect to this garden, which is justly declared national monument.
While walking at dusk along the Viale dei cipressi, open a bottle of Recioto and celebrate your wonderfully spent trip in Verona!
