"There is no world without Verona walls," wrote William Shakespeare, describing the unhappy love of two young lovers, Romeo Montecchi and Juliet Capuleti, whose story has been captivating people from all over the world for centuries.
Verona is also the Italian city which, after Rome, perfectly preserves works dating back to the Roman Empire. The Arena, the famous amphitheatre, which can seat over 20,000 people, is currently the venue for the world's most famous and prestigious concert and opera performances.