Verona, Roman city in Italy
Verona is a city in northern Italy famed for its historical architecture and artifacts.
With its strategic location, Verona has been an important urban center since Roman times.
The city is renowned for its open-air performances at the ancient Roman amphitheater, the Arena di Verona.
It's a sought-after tourist locale with convenient rail connections from major Italian cities.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Verona is also famed as the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
Location: Province of Verona
Inception: 550 BCE
Population: 257275
Elevation above the sea: 59 m
Website: comune.verona.it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap