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Abroad, Italy, Verona

The happiness to be an Italian #Verona

posted by Dario
Aug 22, 2017 1189 0 0
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The happiness to be an Italian #Verona

  • Love etudes
  • Arena di Verona
  • House of Juliet
  • Medieval tower of Lamberti

Love etudes

 

Today’s stop is in the city of lovers – Verona. It is located in northern Italy, in the Veneto region, and was founded in the 4th century BC. The city passes through many possessions, initially belonging to the Roman Empire, and after its collapse exists as an independent city republic. It was originally under the rule of the Sculgeri family, but later joined the Venetian Republic. All these events are the main reason for the rich cultural heritage of the city.

Curious fact:
Here in Verona was born the first Bulgarian prince Alexander I Battenberg;

Arena di Verona

My first stop in the city, of course, was one of the symbols of Verona – Arena di Verona.

The picturesque amphitheatre was built in the 1st century, for gladiatorial battles. The capacity of the arena is up to 20,000 people. It is still one of the largest arenas in Italy and Europe. The structure itself has suffered several destructions over time, with the greatest damage being done in the 12th century when a major earthquake struck the city.

Subsequently, this leads to the plundering of the destroyed materials. But everything changes direction when the Venetians come into force. During the Renaissance they set out to renovate the arena, the ultimate goal was to become a performance space. This tradition has been established to such an extent that in Verona in 1913, on the occasion of the birthday of Giuseppe Verdi, the opening of the Opera Festival took place.

Useful information:
Work time:
Tuesday-Sunday: 8:30 to 19:30 (checkout closes at 18:30);
Sunday: 13:30 to 19:30 (checkout closes at 18:30)
Entrance Ticket Prices:
Primary Ticket: EUR 10;
Reduced ticket: EUR 7.50;
Group ticket (minimum 15 people): EUR 7.50;
Tickets for students and children from 8 to 14 years of age: EUR 1;

House of Juliet

After that I headed to the most popular place in the city – the house of Juliet.

For my best luck I enjoyed a moment in which there was no one and I managed to experience maximum of the place. The house was built in the 13th century and is entirely in Gothic style, and it is curious to note that the balcony was later built in the 20th century. In the garden of the house you can find a bronze statue of Juliet.

The place gains global popularity, thanks to Shakespeare’s plays for the loving couple of Romeo and Juliet. Thankfully, the place does not bring with it the drama of the play, but on the contrary, it only embodies the warm feelings acquired by the thousands of couples who visit this place every day. The house can be explored in exchange of entrance fee which contains an exhibition of clothes and other items. The most exciting moment for every girl in love is to go up on the balcony and show off Juliet’s balcony with the idea of ​​finding her Romeo in the crowd.

Useful information:
Work time:
Monday: 13:30 to 19:30
Tuesday to Sunday: 8:30 to 19:30;
Entrance Ticket Prices:
Normal ticket: EUR 6;
Reduced ticket: EUR 4.50 is valid for students, pensioners and a group of at least 20 people;
The legend says that whoever touches Juliet’s statue right breast will be struck by luck in love;

Medieval tower of Lamberti

My next stop was Square Erbe and the medieval tower of Lamberti.

It is no coincidence that this place took the heart of the city, establishing it as a social, economic and political center. The oldest monument on the square is the fountain of the Vronova Madonna, built by the Romans in 380. The Lamberti Tower is 83 meters high and the construction began 1172 years and was completed by 1463.

It has been upgraded several times and different materials are used that can be seen clearly on the facade.

Useful information:
Work time:
Every day: from 11:00 to 19:00 (checkout closes at 18:15);
Ticket: EUR 5;
It is worthwhile to climb to this tower because it opens up a wide panorama over Verona. It is the tallest building in the city;
The tower has an elevator;

A bonus place to take a panoramic picture, similar to the Michelangelo piazza composition in Florence: you can go to the panoramic esplanade of San Pietro Castle.

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As a last post I want to put under the spotlight t As a last post I want to put under the spotlight the amazing people from Staro Jelezare village and the artist – Vencislav Piriankov. 

That together as a community they released this project to show that the village can be much more than just an ordinary Bulgarian village. It can be an amazing and unique tourist destination that can attract not only Bulgarians but also foreigners.

Bonus:  In the village you can also find the museum of traditions.

(3/3)

#graffiti #bulgaria #village
Being at 180 km distance from Sofia, the village S Being at 180 km distance from Sofia, the village Staro Jelezare is the perfect spot for a one-day trip. 

There are not many sights in the village, but at least one day is needed for all the graffiti to be seen. 

Behind every corner you will see different graffiti of prominent politicians, singers, actors, all kinds of celebrities and all this mixed with the portraits of grandparents from the village.

PS: in this trip we found the diplomatic skills of Yuki-Doro, the first picture is the proof.

(2/3)

#graffiti #bulgaria #village
Here an art crime was committed... That was the s Here an art crime was committed...

That was the sign that welcomed us in the unforgettable village of Staro Jelezare, an unique place that we can call the only open art museum in Bulgaria!

It is not a secret that I am crazy about urban art, especially graffitis. At first on our minds pops the big city where we can see this type of art. But this is not the case right here. This village represents in a funny and very artistic way the modern art on the walls of the houses here. 

You can observe different absurd scenarios with popular people from around the world mixed with the traditional and the ordinary Bulgarian people. 

The place it is totally worth the visit, more pictures and info in the upcoming posts.

(1/3)

#graffiti #bulgaria #village
February brings the rain, thaws the frozen lake ag February brings the rain, thaws the frozen lake again. 

Yuki-Doro is challenging me who is the better poser. 🧐

#dog #hike # winter
I guess I am starting this year with a true challe I guess I am starting this year with a true challenge - hiking during winter under -15 degrees.

That was the case with the Boyana waterfall. Last year I visited them during the late summer and decided that I want to visit this place during the winter because, to be honest, I have never seen in person a big and full waterfall to be completely frozen.

So, let’s say it was something as a target for me to see it sooner or later. 

But as you can see it was really pleasant conquering this adventure because I had with me the best assistant ever - Mr. little adventurer Yuki-Doro. 

And yes, I won’t lie, I almost lost my hands and one of my legs from the extremely low temperature.

#dog #hike #winter
Most people are fascinated by the natural beauty o Most people are fascinated by the natural beauty of Yuki-Doro and I don’t blame them, to be honest. 

But as it is said - the devilish creations are the sweetest. Well, I can confirm this through my dog. 

SWIPE to the next picture and witness yourself that I have a true monster as a pet, he is twisted and scary, like a loooooot.

#dog #hiking #winter
Is it a fox? Is it a wolf? Is it Hachiko? No, it' Is it a fox? Is it a wolf? Is it Hachiko? 
No, it's Yuki-Doro conquering Cherni vrah peak at the age of 4 months.

Who would think that this little guy would manage to accomplish this so early stage in his life.

Imagine what he would do in the future, Everest here we come! 😂

#hiking #winter #dog
People have said it well that the dog is man's bes People have said it well that the dog is man's best friend.

This weekend was Yuki-Doro's first real adventure-challenge.

We wandered through the winter landscapes of snowy Vitosha.  Based on the amount of snow he ate, yes, he definitely liked the snow, it's good that it is low in calories, otherwise I would have returned to Sofia with a meatball.

Definitely this little one knows how to brighten up the atmosphere and make the trips more interesting.

I look forward to our next adventures.

Do you travel with your pets?

#winter #mountain #dog
Winter etudes of Vitosha Mountain • So, let us Winter etudes of Vitosha Mountain •

So, let us be clear here - I cannot stand winter and I really do not like the snow and cold. It is probably inherited from my Italian bloodline, who knows, but anyways.

However, I must confess, I have been multiple times in Vitosha mountain but probably for the first time I visit it for a whole hike to the peak during winter. Won’t lie, I enjoyed a lot the nature scenes I saw during my hike but still I was going to loose my hands no matter I had gloves all the time.

Overall, the experience was pleasant because it is good to remind ourselves what a true winter looks like. We all know that because of the global warming we do not have that heavy winter that we used to have back in the early 2000s. So, to see so much snow and peace at one place was a delight for my senses.

As I always say, it is good to challenge yourself and go out of your comfort zone. Only then you can discover many intriguing things, but most importantly -  to learn so many new things about yourself.

#winter #hiking #nature
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