Verona

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Verona Verona/Veròna (Venetian)
Comune
Comune di Verona
Skyline of Verona Palazzo Maffei Scaliger Tombs Window Frame of Basilica of San Zeno Verona Cathedral Juliet's Balcony Verona Arena
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Verona
Verona Location of Verona in Veneto Show map of Italy Verona Verona (Veneto) Show map of Veneto
Coordinates: 45°26′19″N 10°59′34″E / 45.43861°N 10.99278°E / 45.43861; 10.99278
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Province	Verona (VR)
Frazioni	Avesa, San Michele Extra, San Massimo all'Adige, Quinzano, Quinto di Valpantena, Poiano di Valpantena, Parona di Valpolicella, Montorio Veronese, Mizzole, Marchesino, Chievo, Cà di David e Moruri
Government
• Mayor	Damiano Tommasi (Ind)
Area [1]
• Total	140.84 km2 (54.38 sq mi)
Elevation	59 m (194 ft)
Population  (2022)[2]
• Total	248,030
• Density	1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Veronese Scaligero
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	37100
Dialing code	045
ISTAT code	023091
Patron saint	Saint Zeno of Verona
Saint day	12 April
Website	www.comune.verona.it
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Criteria	Cultural: ii, iv
Reference	797
Inscription	2000 (24th Session)
Area	444.4 ha
Buffer zone	303.98 ha

Verona (/vəˈroʊnə/ və-ROH-nə, Italian: [veˈroːna] ^ⓘ; Venetian: Verona or Veròna) is a city on the River Adige in Veneto, Italy, with 258,031 inhabitants.^[3] It is one of the seven provincial capitals of the region, and is the largest city municipality in the region and in northeastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona covers an area of 1,426 km² (550.58 sq mi) and has a population of 714,310 inhabitants.^[4] It is one of the main tourist destinations in Northern Italy because of its artistic heritage and several annual fairs and shows as well as the opera season in the Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater.

Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the city was ruled by the della Scala Family. Under the rule of the family, in particular of Cangrande I della Scala, the city experienced great prosperity, becoming rich and powerful and being surrounded by new walls.^[5] The della Scala era is preserved in numerous monuments around Verona.

Two of William Shakespeare's plays are set in Verona: Romeo and Juliet (which also features Romeo's visit to Mantua) and The Two Gentlemen of Verona. It is unknown if Shakespeare ever visited Verona or Italy, but his plays have lured many visitors to Verona and surrounding cities. Verona was also the birthplace of Isotta Nogarola, who is said to be the first major female humanist and one of the most important humanists of the Renaissance.^[6] In November 2000, the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its urban structure and architecture.

The city is scheduled to host the 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremonies.