Not forgetting, of course, that Verona is also the home of Juliet's house of Romeo and Juliet fame and the inspiration behind Shakespeare's famous romance.

The amazingly located Roman amphitheater right in the heart of Verona is the setting for the traditional open air operas throughout the summer and tickets are always in demand.

The full list of the summer performances in the Anfiteatro Arena, Verona and can also be found at www.arena.it.

The fun usually begins at the end of June and lasts until the first week of September.

There are typically 4 major productions, and at least two of 'Nabucco', 'Aida' and 'La Traviata'. Each rotate during the week so you can catch them all in one extended visit. All performances start at 21.00.