About halfway between Milan and Venice, Verona is one of Italy’s most popular cities for tourists, who revel in its art, architecture, opera, and literary fame. It lies in the sweeping S-curve of the River Adige as it emerges from the Alps. Verona’s Centro Storico, the historic centre, where you’ll find most of the attractions, is linked with the left bank neighbourhoods by 10 bridges. Because Verona is so often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbour, Venice , tourists often try to see it in one day, but there are so many things to do here that you’ll want to spend longer in this charming city.  (by planetware)