Arena, Verona

Arena, Verona

This is another important famous creation in AD 30, which emphasis the Roman amphitheatre. It is located at the city centre namely, Piazza Bra in Verona, Italy. It has constructed in a circle shape, which is similar to Colosseum in Rome. Whole place as constructed with fine square-shaped stones and marbles of Veronese. The important part of the monument, which is the gallery, is located under the tiers.  Even if this place was destroyed by time to time due to earthquakes and lot more other things, it was reconstructed and renovated in its original state. So, still she is spreading her pride and beauty in Verona city.

According to the historical literatures, in good old days this monument was used as gladiator fighting place and to host games, tournaments until eighteen centuries. Not only today, but also from the ancient times, this place is famous for hosting opera concerts in the beginning of the summer season. Each year you can enjoy these opera concerts in this place. Even though it provides a huge capacity or sitting area, sometimes organizers limit the number of seats. Even though I mentioned literally there are seats, in reality there are lines of steps built by stone to sit. This atmosphere creates a unique and additional perfectness for live concerts. This place does not limit her hosting service for opera concerts, but also for other live musical shows such as pop and rock musical shows. If you are a university student then you can obtain some discounts for the opera tickets. You can bring some snakes and drinks inside and enjoy, while you are enjoying the show. You can check the upcoming live musical concerts, which are to be host in Arena, in the internet.

Besides that, in each year they host nativity scenes exhibition in this place. This event well known among both young and adult people. For the 31st night of each December, lot of Italians get together in front of arena in the piazza bra and celebrate count down with lot of fire crackers. Last year they hosted a musical show beside the arena. Apart from that, municipal of Verona host a fire cracker show at midnight beside the arena for the new year. It adds an additional beauty to this place on that night.

You can easily reach to this place from the Verona rail station (Porta Nuovo station) by using public transports within 10 mins. So, if you pass by Verona or are you going to have a one day journey in Verona, then do not miss this place since it is so beautiful and important. You should buy a ticket to enter to this place. Even though, you should buy a ticket, it is worth to visit this place. But I must say that, today authorities have prohibited some areas to visit in the place. But still there are lot more things to discover.