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Why visit Verona during a school trip to Italy? When planning a school trip to Italy, it is important to think carefully about excursions as well as the base for your tour. One destination well worth considering for this is Verona, which is within easy travelling distance of both Venice and Lake Garda. Like many cities in Italy, it is packed with historic attractions that reflect the country's past as the home of the Roman Empire and the most advanced area of Europe during Medieval times. Verona also has some unusual cultural features, including a number linked to England's greatest playwright. The must-see landmark for any study tour calling at the city is Verona Arena. This first century amphitheatre is a remarkable architectural feat and your students are certain to be fascinated by it. As it is in such a well-preserved state, the arena is now used for operas and concerts - something that is likely to inspire music students. Other young people can let their imaginations run wild, as they picture gladiators fighting to the death to entertain a crowd of 30,000 blood-thirsty Romans, which is what the venue was originally used for. Verona is also a popular destination with people interested in the works of William Shakespeare, as it is where he set Romeo and Juliet. He based the tragedy on a traditional story that some academics believe to be rooted in real-life events. As such, there are some attractions said to be related to the tale. The best known of them is Juliet's House - which is often referred to as the Capulet House - which gives visitors the chance to stare up at that famous balcony. Take a tour of the property and you will see how wealthy families lived in the 14th century. You can also visit Romeo's House and a crypt that is rumoured to contain Juliet's tomb. All the great Italian cities have stunning religious architecture and Verona is no exception. Built in the tenth century to honour Verona's patron saint, the Basilica di San Zeno is one of the finest examples of the Romanesque style in the country and features an imposing facade and the eye-catching Wheel of Fortune rose window. Before leaving the city, it is also well worth visiting the Castelvecchio Museum, which is home to the famous Sarcophagus of St Sergius and Bacchus. It also houses one of Europe's best collections of Medieval and Romanesque sculpture, along with displays of Veronese paintings and weapons. For help organising the perfect school trips to Italy, contact STS Travel, the specialists in study tours.
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