Monday, August 20, 2012

Verona- una bella Citta Part 1

Verona is certainly a magical city with many fine architectural buildings and beautiful piazzas.
We went there with our friends Alberto and Barbara who are local Veronese.


"Children" playing in Mantova (near Verona) at the Palazzo Te. Mantova is the city that Romeo was banished to.



Alberto, Alan and Carolyna in a lovely park in Mantova


The old Roman wall encircling Verona.



The beautiful main square of Verona


One of many classical buildings in Verona


Magistrates office where court was held in Verona


Another Piazza with a statue of Dante who spent considerable time in Verona


The old Roman bridge spanning the river Adige in Verona.



The Roman Colloseum in Verona where open air operas are held


The Allegrini wine estate just outside Verona



One of the rooms of the estate



A warm welcome by the General Manager



Our gracious hosts Alberto and Barbara

The second blog on Verona will follow shortly

Baci a tutti

Carolyna e Alan