Verona
Verona ( , ; or ) is the largest city in the region of Veneto in Italy, with 255,131 inhabitants. It is one of the seven provincial capitals of the region, and is the largest city municipality in the region and in northeastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona covers an area of and has a population of 714,310 inhabitants. It is one of the main tourist destinations in Northern Italy because of its artistic heritage and several annual fairs and shows as well as the opera season in the Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater.
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Verona is the largest city in Italy's Veneto region, with a population of over 255,000 people, and serves as one of the region's major provincial capitals. It ranks among Northern Italy's top tourist destinations due to its artistic heritage, annual fairs, and opera performances held in its ancient Roman amphitheater, the Arena.
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- Avesa, San Michele Extra, San Massimo all'Adige, Quinzano, Quinto di Valpantena, Poiano di Valpantena, Parona di Valpolicella, Montorio Veronese, Mizzole, Marchesino, Chievo, Cà di David e Moruri
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- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Government
- Main sights
- Roman edifices
- Medieval architecture
- Sport
- Economy
- Infrastructure and transport
- Public transit
- Railways
- Airport
- Notable people
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Friendship pacts
- In popular culture
- See also
- References
- External links
Verona ( , ; or ) is the largest city in the region of Veneto in Italy, with 255,131 inhabitants. It is one of the seven provincial capitals of the region, and is the largest city municipality in the region and in northeastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona covers an area of and has a population of 714,310 inhabitants. It is one of the main tourist destinations in Northern Italy because of its artistic heritage and several annual fairs and shows as well as the opera season in the Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater.
Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the city was ruled by the della Scala family. Under the rule of the family, in particular of Cangrande I della Scala, the city experienced great prosperity, becoming rich and powerful and was surrounded by new walls. The della Scala era is preserved in numerous monuments around Verona.
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