Verona is not the typical city you would visit on New Year’s Eve, it is known for its opera season, as the city of love and the home of Romeo and Juliet. In fact, Verona is eventful all year round; concerts, tours, charity events and for New Year’s it is jam-packed with things to do. That is all a plus, because without the events, there is still to see all the main attractions and historical artefacts. The city is a small and compact city, allowing you to visit every single part of the fun on foot, without worrying about your car, where you will park it or what public transport you will have to use.

Party in Piazza Bra

Just like every other city in the world, Verona holds a firework show that turns into an informal party of 50.000 people in the main historical square. Piazza Bra becomes the focus for the night, as fireworks will be shooting from the Arena itself and the square comes alive with music and lights. It’s not just the firework show that will impress you but the free concert held before midnight, hosted by famous Italian singers and presenters. Italians certainly know how to party, and New Year’s is always a great way to meet to people, embarrass yourself a little bit and learn something new.

The fun doesn’t stop there

If you are not keen to stay in a crowned square with 50.000 other people, there are other options as well. You can also visit Piazza delle Erbe, and enjoy the firework show from Lamberti’s Tower or join the party directly below. There are hundreds of options of bars, restaurants and clubs, which are hosting their own parties; with a more mellow style celebration.

And just so you don’t get bored

You can always visit the main attractions, the House of Juliet being the most famous one and we must thank Shakespeare for that; is open to the public. The medieval Castelvecchio with its own museum and gallery filled with world famous art and once home to the all-powerful Scaligeri family. Lamberti’s Tower, a 275-foot building that is said you can see all the way to Austria on a sunny day. The Arena making Verona a cultural hotspot for the last 2000 years and its mini-me the Roman Theatre. Not to forget the many historical churches and artefacts. This beautiful city has enough history behind it that it has earned a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.