Verano's Recipe of the Day

 

Verona, a northern Italian city, is the capital of the Province of Verona.  The Province of Verona is located in the Veneto Region, on the Adige River.  Of interest to tourists are the many architectural landmarks in and around the city.  In addition, Romeo and Juliet was inspired by events that took place in Verona.  Verona was once an Etruscan village, and later became a Roman city.

The history of the city is one of transition, similar to that of many other Italian cities.  In the 5th century AD, German barbarians seized the city and made it a military stronghold.  It was freed from German rule in the 12th and was a free city until conquered by Venice in 1405.  The French seized the city in 1797, losing control over it to the Austrians, who controlled the city until 1866.  At this time the city became part of the kingdom of Italy.

Tourist Attractions:

The Romanesque Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore (12th-13th century)

The Tombs of the Scaliger family (14th century)

The Gothic Church of Sant'Anastasia (completed 15th century)

The Palaces of Bevilacqua, Canossa, and Pompei, and the Castel Vecchio .  The Castel Vecchio is now used as a museum of art.

A Roman Amphitheater which is still used for events.

The Veronese school of painting (15th and 16th centuries)

Population:

258,946 (1990 estimate)

Commerce and Industry:

Railroad center

Marketing center

Manufactured items (textiles, machinery, paper, chemicals, processed food, and shoes)

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Tour of Northern Italian Dining