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The abandoned Villa The hills around the town Review

Just couldn't resist not to take the picture of this abandoned Villa which is lined on the Castle S. Pietro. As it is all "dressed" in green it looks very charming and beautiful. Too bad it is in such a bad conditions. It has just perfect position and spectacular view on the old core of the town. Who knows why the owner is treating the porperty in such a bad way.

Felice Cavallotti The hidden little gems of the town Review

The bust of Felice Cavallotti, 1842-1898, stands on the wall in the passage of Scaliger palace. He was Italian politician, poet and dramatic. In 1860 and 1866 he faught with the Garibaldi Corps. Cavalotti was killed on the 6th of March 1898 in a duel with Count Macola, editor of the conservative Gazetta di Venezia, whom he had assailed with characteristic intemperance of language.

The statue of Justice The hidden little gems of the town Review

This statue, which stands on Piazza delle Erbe right next to the Domus Mercatorum, is dedicated to the Justice.
On its piedestal is written:
"Dal luogo sacro la civilta Italica arra di liberta e giustizia tende la spada".

The old Market place The hidden little gems of the town Review

To be honest, I've discovered this what used to be a Market place only by chance when strolling around. It is situated in Via Marcini, left of Corso Porta Nuova and now it looks very neglected and in a poor conditions. I hope it wont be pulled down.

Defending Tower The hidden little gems of the town Review

Just a foot from the Old Market you can find this defending tower which is hidden and interpolated in between new buildings. It was obviously a part of the city walls and defending system of the town. In fact, it is in the same line as the Hexagonal Tower of Portoni Bra and the city walls behind the Vecchia Guardia.

Watch balcony The hidden little gems of the town Review

When strolling around the old core of the city, take a look at the balconies of Verona. Most of them are decorated by the flowers and plants, especially those in Via Porta Borsari and Santa Anastasia (on the picture). It looks like a kind of the competition between the local citizens.

Forte Sofia The hills around the town Review

The Fortress of Sofia is a part of the defending system of the town built during the period of Autrian rule of Verona. It is situated on the hill above the river of Adige, right next to the Sanctuary of Madonna of Lourdes. The fortress is of heptagonal shape with the huge round building in its centre.

The old well The hidden little gems of the town Review

This old well (pozzo in Italian) is situated in a tiny street next to the Piazza dei Signori. It was obviously built in the medieval times of Verona. The well is built of stone and nicely decorated.

Santa Anastasia - Holy water stoup The hidden little gems of the town Review

The Holy water stoup from 1591 was carved by Paolo Orefice. It is known as "Pasquino" (from Pasqua, Easter in Italian) because it first appeared in the Basilica at Easter in the year 1591. This hunchback is slightly larger and more ornat than the one next to it.

Porta Borsari The Roman remains Review

Some of my friends, when visiting Verona, couldn't find the location of Porta Borsari. In fact, it looks like hidden in the structure of the newly build houses that are surrounding it. You can't miss it approaching from the direction of Castelvecchio, by Corso Cavour street.
Porta Borsari is Roman Gate from 41-54 d.c., you can approach to it from Corso Cavour or Corso Porta Borsari which is right on the opposite side.