North meets south in Verona. Here you’ll find the split between southern oil and northern butter and here they can eat polenta instead of pasta. Verona was originally a Roman settlement that enjoyed the noble name “Urbs Nobilissima.” Under Julius Caesar, Verona became the northern gateway to the central Roman empire, and the very core of the Italian empire
Venice, or Venezia as the Italians call it, or Venexia as the Venetians call it, is an outstanding city for many reasons.
Just the fact that the city is built on massive poles, hammered into the soft subsoil, is enough to make it noteworthy. But Venice’s remarkable history spanning the centuries has resulted in a city full of extraordinary artistic treasures and stunning architectural treasures.
