Life+in+Verona


 * VERONA** **ITALY**

· Verona first came about by an ancient tribe and later became under the rule of Galli Cenomani. · It became a Roman Colony in 89 B.C. and soon became a very important city because of an intersection of main roads between Italy and Northern Europe. · There were many battles fighting over the city over the next couple of hundred years. · Finally, Verona decided to be part of the small Roman Empire of Venice and became one of the Kingdoms of Italy in the mid 1800's.
 * __History:__**
 * It was one of the richest cities in northern Italy
 * It was where the two star crossed lovers laid their scene

**__Verona__** **__Today:__** > Juliet's House, which served as the setting for the famous scene where Juliet stands on her [|balcony] and Romeo expresses his love for her. The [|house today] has graffiti on it, mostly love notes in rainbow colors.
 * Verona is a major tourist site, mostly because of the romanticism that Shakespeare portrayed in his play //Romeo and Juliet//
 * Attractions include:
 * Romeo’s house is just a normal looking house in Verona. It has not yet been restored so it is not open to the public.
 * The Arena is Verona’s ancient amphitheatre. It is the third largest [|Roman amphitheatre] in the world and has been host to many plays, operas, and sporting events.
 * Verona is known for their cereal market and their wine
 * Verona ships fruits and vegetables to other places
 * Verona is the center for rail road conections to Europe

**__Geography:__** To view a map of Itlay click [|here]
 * Verona is located in Northern Italy, and is the provincial capitol of Veneto.
 * Verona is perfectly placed between Lake Garda and the Lessini Mountains and Mount Baldo
 * Verona lies next to the Lungadige Campagnola River, which flows all through the Northeastern part of Italy.


 * __Architecture:__**
 * A lot of Medieval and Romanesque Architecture is featured in Verona.
 * The [|Basilica di San Zeno] is a religious building in Verona.
 * Romeo and Juliet “got married” there.
 * There are three levels of the building including the crypt which is sculpted with bizarre animals. The second level is the presbytery and the third is the central church where most activity takes place.
 * There is also the Santa Maria Antica church and Sant’anastasia church.

by Bridget O and Kate F

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