| "Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona, | | | | but it still charms with the medieval atmosphere and |
| where we lay our scene" — these very first | | | | the luxury of the renaissance buildings. |
| words from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" made | | | | Till 89 AD Verona was a colony of the Roman |
| Verona the immortal symbol of the great love. This | | | | Empire. Due to its comfortable situation Verona rapidly |
| tragic love story still attracts romantics from all over | | | | achieved prosperity and power. After the fall of the |
| the world to this ancient Italian city. | | | | Roman Empire Verona continued to flourish and |
| Verona is situated on the Adige River banks not far | | | | reached its highest peak in 13-14 centuries. Since 1404 |
| from Garda Lake. It is the centre where all the main | | | | Verona belonged to Venetian Republic and in 1866 |
| routes cross. Now Verona is rather industrialized city, | | | | was united with the rest of Italy. |