Verona, famed as the city of Romeo and Juliet, is one of Italy's great historic treasures. Highlights include Porta Nuova, Piazza Bra with its statue of King Vittorio Emanuele, the Roman Porta Borsari and Castel San Pietro overlooking the River Adige. Architectural landmarks include the magnificent Basilica di San Zeno and the Arena di Verona, one of the oldest Roman amphitheatres, built before Rome's Colosseum. Rich in history, art and architecture, Verona remains a living masterpiece of Italian culture.