Advantages: The arena is wonderful setting for the Opera season
Disadvantages: Allowing wacky artistic directors to run riot with the stage production

...especially the beautiful city of Verona and of course, the opera. Therefore I was really looking forward to seeing Romeo & Juliet at the arena. However I can only say how sadly disappointed I was. I guess I am a trad ... Read review

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You've posted this under Verona but wirtten nothing about the city at all...hence the low ratings. If you update at all then do let me know (via guestbook) by Bollinger28

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In fair Verona
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Where for art thou Verona
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A Lot More Than Romeo And Juliet
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Advantages: "In fair Verona, where we set our scene…"
Disadvantages: "…what here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend." (Romeo and Juliet)

It’s a bit of an acid test really: when you come back from a holiday, deciding what you most want to write about. It’s a measure of what you’ve found most stimulating and thus most worth sharing with others. Returning from my recent jaunt across No ... Read review

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Outstanding review! by sweetybi

Brilliantly written review. by supercityfan

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Romeo & Juliet the opera - not sure it works in Star wars mode!
by JanetMig

Where for art thou Verona
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A Lot More Than Romeo And Juliet
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Advantages: A beautiful city with lots to offer
Disadvantages: Italy itself can be a little expensive

...my recent holiday to Italy Verona was one of the cities that I visited. Verona is a city in Northern Italy not far from Lake Garda. Due to its geographical position the city has frequently flooded in the past and as you travel round the city this c ... Read review

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Great review! I've been to Verona and I can only agree with you, wonderful place. radka by jeaniecz

Sounds really good...Worth a visit....Well Reviewed... by majeedkazi

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Romeo & Juliet the opera - not sure it works in Star wars mode!
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In fair Verona
by torr

A Lot More Than Romeo And Juliet
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Advantages: Beautiful
Disadvantages: None

...past year I've gone to Verona a little too often, especially considering I don't live in Italy. That said, I'd go back tomorrow. This beautiful city has got so much to offer a visitor and even after three visits I don't think ... Read review

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Real pizza sounds good to me.......Sue by suehome

i would love to go here. Em x by ilusvm

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Romeo & Juliet the opera - not sure it works in Star wars mode!
by JanetMig

In fair Verona
by torr

Where for art thou Verona
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Advantages: lots to see
Disadvantages: not anoth time

After our trip to Venice we thought were nicer place to go than the birthplace of romeo and juliet yes Verona, A lovely romantic place to visit with a lot of history and a lovely amphitheater where the opera plays IN AUG We went to the house where it is ... Read review

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Nice pics, reminded me of a trip I had there years ago... by Zmugzy

Great pictures but could do with a bit more info in the review. If you add some more let me know and I would be happy to re-rate it. Anna by paulpry118

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Romeo & Juliet the opera - not sure it works in Star wars mode!
by JanetMig

In fair Verona
by torr

Where for art thou Verona
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Advantages: A chance to relive history...ahem
Disadvantages: Rubbish

When visiting Verona in June, I have to admit that top of my 'must-see' list was notable by the absence of anything vaguely Shakespearean...as was the Casa de Giuletta (Juliet's House), even though it fitted the bill. Besides, I much prefer the ... Read review

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What Mildew said... by Essexgirl2006

Hmmm...the house of a fictional character... by Mildew82

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It's all a big, big con!
by tazzywazzy

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Advantages: Beautiful City, lots to see & do
Disadvantages: None

Walking around Verona in early June, there was a smell all over the city, not the smell of decaying rubbish as I experienced in my work trip to Naples, but the sweet smell of tree blossom, and Jasmine, even my hotel had Jasmine growing under the window! ... Read review

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I've never been here (yet), but always had a funny impression that I would like it, if I ever go. Wonderful review, hence the E. by kevin121

E review - very detailed and fab pics x hev by pixie65

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Romeo & Juliet the opera - not sure it works in Star wars mode!
by JanetMig

In fair Verona
by torr

Where for art thou Verona
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Advantages: magical place for an outdoor performance
Disadvantages: don't wear silly heals I saw many people fall

...stone steps and enter bright arena from the relative darkness, (with the bustle of other opera goers) you start to imagine the spectical you are abou ... Read review

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Helpful review, it would be great to have some more information - happy to re-rate if you add more details! by Maestrolover

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Advantages: Loads of wine to choose from!
Disadvantages: might have to retrieve the wine from the waiters behind

After easing myself gently back into review writing, I think it is time for me to tackle my most favoritist subject - food (& wine, but I don't really know much about that, except that it tastes nice *hic*) ...As some of you may know (from last review) ... Read review

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Good review! by pefidler

Wow, I am so jealous, this sound amazing. I would love to try horse, just haven't ever had the opportunity. Have an E :o) by marymoose99

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Advantages: hmmm....gift shop?
Disadvantages: that would be 734 word's worth - see review!

...Juliet or Casa di Giulietta. ~Finding Juliet's House~ As most of you kn ... Read review

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That about sums it up!!! I just had a look, as I was there anyway. Larry by lazza123

short, sweet and too the point! This sounds as bad as that Dickens World attraction in Kent. Can you buy poison in the gift shop? by duskmaiden

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A SHAKESPEAREAN TRAGEDY
by proxam

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Advantages: Conveniently lost in the middle of nowhere (so you will not bump into it unexpectedly).
Disadvantages: A total conn - read on..

HOTEL ANTARES (****) VIA POSTUMA, 88 1-37069 VILLAFRANCA DI VERONA TEL: +39 045 6301879 FAX: +39 045 6303722 www.hotelantares.com info@hotelantares.com Please do not be fooled by flashy web page presented by the management of this Hotel near Vill ... Read review

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A promising first review - If you feel you would like to add or expand on the details in the review at any time in the future you can do this by pressing the edit link in the centre at the top of your review as you read it. Welcome to Ciao!. Fionaxx by COOOEEE

What a shame....thanks for the warning and welcome to Ciao x by ice_pink

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Advantages: Breathtaking views, bundles of romance, history and architecture
Disadvantages: Easy to get lost, no obvious hostel/travellers sites (except camping)

...a brief six hours in Verona whilst touring round Italy and out of all the cities we visited, i found myself falling in love with Verona. We arrived by train from venice which is about 2 1/2 hrs away (where we we ... Read review

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I would love it. Maureen by MAFARRIMOND

I would love to visit x by nickyct

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Romeo & Juliet the opera - not sure it works in Star wars mode!
by JanetMig

In fair Verona
by torr

Where for art thou Verona
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Advantages: amazing history, beautiful sights
Disadvantages: somewhat crowded at times

Having lived on the island of Sardinia, Italy for two years of my life, my family has made quite a few friends in Italy. One of my best friends that I have kept it contact with throughout the years, is my friend Paoli, who still lives in Italy. From time ... Read review

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A very detailed helpful review as Verona is on the List of where to go. Although I think the Juliet Balcony the Tourists take photos of was actually added in the 1930's. by poshtroika

A superb review,I spent half my life living in Italy, and I was pleased to see you warned people about the dangers of crime,while people's heads are in the clouds, full of romance,the lightning fast thieves will take libertys by dreamscancometrue

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Romeo & Juliet the opera - not sure it works in Star wars mode!
by JanetMig

In fair Verona
by torr

Where for art thou Verona
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Advantages: Culture, music and Shopping
Disadvantages: Can't think of any except perhaps the crowds at Opera time

...you are in or around Verona between June and August you should really try it. The Verona Opera Festival takes place every year in the open air arena in the centre of Verona thi ... Read review

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Great reveiw on the Opera, my Brother in Law goes out tomorrow, so have advised him of this review. We have been to the Minark in Cornwall so know about Rain in the Open Air Theatre enviroment. I see you love Carmen, have you seen CARMAN it is a pure Dance version, it was most interesting experience. by poshtroika

Always wanted to go but haven't got round to it yet. Will have to make an extra effort next year. Maureen by MAFARRIMOND

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Romeo & Juliet the opera - not sure it works in Star wars mode!
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In fair Verona
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Where for art thou Verona
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Advantages: Good shopping, breathtaking scenery and much more
Disadvantages: very hot

Verona is a must see in your lifetime! There are many treasures to discover and the best way to do this is get lost! Well thats what my friend and I did and we actually saw a lot more than what we would have following a map! There are a few main streets t ... Read review

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Romeo & Juliet the opera - not sure it works in Star wars mode!
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In fair Verona
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Where for art thou Verona
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