Verona

Verona has its own Colloseum, it's not as big as the one in Rome, but it's older, is in better condition and is still used today.  

But that's not all this ancient walled city has to offer.  It is also the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and there is even a residence on exhibit that is claimed to be Juliet's home, complete with the famed balcony.

Middle Right - Juliet's house and balcony

Inside the walls surrounding the old part of town is a maze of paved alley ways linking large open piazzas.  It is a car free zone and while busy with tourists isn't frantic with cars.

We took a tourist train ride to see the main sights and then wandered around for a bit.

You won't believe what we had for dinner - yep - pizza.  Although I have to say - out of all the pizza we've been having the best has been...... wait for it..... in Germany! Soft, springy, elasticcy crust, slightly charred, fabulous not-too-salty anchovies, caper berries, oregano and mozzarella.  First bite and we were sold!  The restaurant owners were from Tuscany and I had a red wine from the Montepulciano region.

Will try to re-create said crust on return to Aus - as long as I can make one as good as (or better thanJ) Miss Vicki I'll be happy, just like Miss M below.