ONE DAY IN VERONA WITH KIDS

After arriving back in Switzerland, we spent three nights attempting to get rid of jet lag. After three nights, it was time for a new adventure so we hopped in the car and road tripped to Verona, Italy! It took about seven hours, but we were so excited to wake up the next morning and explore an Italian city. So, what did we do? Keep reading to see what we did during our one day in Verona with kids!

CASTELVECCHIO AND BRIDGE

While Gregg worked, the girls and I headed out to see the Castelvecchio, or the Old Castle. The girls absolutely love exploring castles, so they are usually happy if there is one in the itinerary. The construction of the castle began in 1354 for the Scala family. In 1359, the Scala family fell due to betrayal, and it was then turned into a fortress. The castle became a museum in the 1920s.

The museum was filled with beautiful paintings and artifacts. We did not spend too much time inside because we had so much to see in Verona! To obtain entry, it is six Euros per adult and one Euro per child between eight and 13.

After (or before) the museum, make sure to walk over the Castelvecchio Bridge, which was built between 1354 and 1356 by the Scala family to flee from enemies (looks like they were right to be wary of enemies).

VERONA ARENA

Do you love Roman architecture? If so, the Verona Arena is the perfect place to visit! This Roman amphitheater is still in use today! It was built in 30 AD and could hold 30,000 people. It is also the third largest Roman amphitheater.

The elliptical shape of the arena allows for great acoustic quality, which is why it is a sought after venue for performances. Each summer, the opera season is hosted at this amazing venue.

It costs ten Euros per adult for entry and one Euro per child between the ages of eight and 13. The girls loved sitting in the seats that the gladiator fans used to sit in so long ago. We will definitely return to Verona during another summer to see the opera!

JULIET’S HOUSE AND BALCONY

Are you a fan of Romeo and Juliet? Shakespeare set this work of art in Verona, and because of this, it has been named the City of Love! During your time in Verona, you can see Juliet’s house, Romeo’s home, and Juliet’s tomb.

We opted for Juliet’s house! It took about twenty minutes to enter the courtyard area due to crowds. Once in the courtyard, we snapped pictures with Juliet’s statues, checked out the balcony below, and then headed inside to see Juliet’s home.

To visit inside Juliet’s home, it costs six Euros per adult and one Euro per child between eight and 13.

GELATO AND PIZZA

Gelato and pizza are the two staples that we continuously ate during our time in Italy. Gelato before lunch, yes please! The girls enjoyed their first ever Italian gelato before lunch, and they were in love. Throughout our time in Verona, the girls enjoyed multiple cups and cones of gelato, and it was always delicious!

We had the most amazing pizza for lunch right by the ancient Roman gate (Borsari gate) at the San Matteo Church Pizzeria. We sat outside right by the gate, and it was the perfect spot to enjoy watching people explore Verona. Olivia described it as the best pizza ever!

Pro tip: DO NOT EAT at any of the restaurants that have pictures on the menu. It will not be an authentic experience, the food will not be as good as many other restaurants, and you will most likely be disappointed. Unfortunately, we made this rookie mistake during dinner in Verona by the Piazza Erbe.

Have you ever eaten pizza in Italy?? Check out our newest YouTube video below to see more of our adventures in Verona!

Thank you so much for wandering along with us!