Verona: the back story

About Verona: the back story

By the ULTIMATE Venice Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief: Jai Michael

Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage city since 2000, is an easy day trip from Venice by fast train. Its Roman Arena hosts an opera festival every summer, and Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli holds Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

Getting there

By fast train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova (Trenitalia, Italo).

The Arena

The Roman amphitheatre, home of the Arena di Verona opera festival; see arena.it for the season.

Fast trains run from Venezia Santa Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova; book with Trenitalia or Italo.

Where to eat

Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli (Three MICHELIN Stars), Il Desco and Iris Ristorante (One Star each), 2026 guide.

Our advice: stay the night for an evening at the Arena in summer.

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Verona: the back story before you go.