Verona

4 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.

4 places in Verona

Hidden Gems~£8

Giardino Giusti

Giusti

A Renaissance garden of cypresses, grottoes and a mask-faced grotto, with a hillside walk to a belvedere over Verona.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples

Daily

ViewpointsFree

Castel San Pietro Viewpoint

Hillside

A hill above the river with a castle and a famous panorama over the city’s domes, towers and bridges.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Photographers

Open all day; best at sunset

Hidden Gems~£3

Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

San Zeno

A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture with a rose window, carved bronze doors and a calm, peaceful interior.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily; hours vary around services

Hidden Gems~£5

Roman Theatre and Archaeological Museum

Regaste Redentore

A well-preserved Roman theatre tucked into the hillside, with a small museum and views over the river.

  • Suggested time: 1h 15m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Closed Mondays

Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.

The big sights in Verona