Love Stories Beyond Juliet’s Balcony

Romantic Escapes, Timeless Traditions

"Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind" - William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Panorama of the Adige River as it passes through the houses and historical buildings of Verona in Italy - Shutterstock

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Today’s email

• Love Stories Beyond Juliet’s Balcony

• Italy’s Top 6 Best-Kept Secrets

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• Around The Web: Verona's Tower of Love; People Watching in Piazza Bra;

  The Flying Angel Town and more

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: Brera is a stylish, bohemian area full of charm

• Food in Italy: How to Make the Best ITALIAN MEATBALLS Ever

• Extra: A day in Verona: the city of love

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Love Stories Beyond Juliet’s Balcony

Verona, famously known as the City of Love, is steeped in romantic charm. From Juliet’s Balcony and Romeo’s house to enchanting piazzas and quiet alleys, the city breathes passion and beauty. Shakespeare’s tale of Romeo and Juliet may be fiction, but its spirit lives in Verona’s heart. Touch Juliet’s statue for luck, wander the medieval streets, or share a kiss overlooking Castel San Pietro. Beyond the city, Lake Garda, Valpolicella, and Soave add to the allure with scenic landscapes and fine wines. Each Valentine’s Day, Verona lights up for the Verona in Love festival—a celebration perfect for couples and dreamers alike

View of the Adige River as it passes through the houses and historical buildings of Verona in Italy, known as romantic city of love. Verona, Italy - Shutterstock

Italy’s Top 6 Best-Kept Secrets

Italy is filled with famous landmarks like Rome’s Colosseum, Venice’s canals, and Florence’s art. But if you’ve already seen the big names and are looking for something a little quieter, a little more meaningful, this list is for you. These are places where you can slow down, take a deep breath, and really feel Italy. Here are six of the best-kept secrets in the country—places that many visitors miss, but once you see them, you’ll never forget...

Cala Goloritzé, Sardinia – Shutterstock

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Italy Likely To Sell Out

2024 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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Around The Web

Verona's Tower of Love

Rising 84 metres above Verona, the Torre dei Lamberti offers breathtaking 360° views of the city. Visitors can choose to climb its 368 steps or take an elevator for a panoramic experience. By night, it transforms into an exclusive event space, adding to its allure

People Watching in Piazza Bra

Right at Verona’s heart lays Piazza Bra – arguably the most breathtaking square in all of Italy. Cobbled to perfection and ringed by rainbow-colour medieval buildings, the square ticks every box on the Italophile’s checklist

A Timeless Masterpiece

The Castelvecchio Bridge, built in the 14th century and reconstructed after bombing in 1945, connects Verona’s medieval castle to the Adige River’s left bank. Renowned for its architectural beauty, it features grand arches and remains a stunning example of both ancient and modern engineering

Verona's Grand Gothic Masterpiece

Sant'Anastasia, the largest church in Verona, showcases stunning Gothic architecture and is home to notable artworks, including Pisanello’s St George and the Princess. The marbled interior, with red Veronese marble and Istrian white marble, creates a harmonious aesthetic

Where Knowledge Meets Emotion

A story begun over 1,500 years ago, now shared to shape the future. This is a place where ancient wisdom inspires new ideas - where history stirs the heart and knowledge sparks tomorrow

The Flying Angel Town

High above the Lucanian Dolomites, two stone villages cling to the cliffs like mountain eagles—Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa. These timeless towns, built into the craggy peaks of southern Italy’s Basilicata region, are connected not by road or trail, but by cable. Welcome to the Volo dell’Angelo—Italy’s most breathtaking zipline experience....

Pietrapertosa, Italy at dusk during autumn in the southern Dolomites - Shutterstock

🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste: Where is the famous Kylemore Abbey located?

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

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From Social Media

Brera is a stylish, bohemian area full of charm. Cobbled streets, art galleries, and small cafés make it the perfect place to wander and explore

We Love Italian Food

How to Make the Best ITALIAN MEATBALLS Ever

Extra

A day in Verona: The City of Love

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