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The Cultural History of Verona
Like many ancient cities in Italy, Verona has a long history. Since the first century BC, it has been an important fortress of the Roman Empire, and most of the existing Roman buildings in the city were built at this time. Up to now, the traffic trunk road in the center of Verona still retains the network structure of Roman times, and the three main avenues of Roman times: Augustus Avenue, Gaul Avenue and Bostumia Avenue all pass through Verona. Therefore, Verona is regarded as the second largest Roman city in Italy. The city still preserves classic buildings from ancient times, the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, such as the famous Colosseum, the Cathedral of St. Nuo Ze and the Roman Theatre, a large number of historical sites and a well-preserved Colosseum. In the past long years, this small town full of hatred and war history has always been regarded as a military town and an ancient historical city.

In Verona, there is an Adige River that originates from the Alps and forms a curved "S" shape in the city. It is winding, quiet and serene, reflecting the ancient walls of the Middle Ages. Beautiful scenery and profound human history make it full.

Love characteristics

Verona is popular all over the world because of Shakespeare's masterpiece Romeo and Juliet. Verona, the hometown of Romeo and Juliet, has naturally become a love place worshipped by young men and women all over the world. A small building in the courtyard of No.27 Capello Road in the city center is Juliet's former residence. On the front of the courtyard stands a real bronze statue of Juliet, elegant, affectionate and slightly sad. Because it is said that touching the right breast of the statue can bring beautiful love, now the right breast of Juliet statue is particularly shiny.

On the left side of the bronze statue is a marble balcony that fascinates countless young men and women. This is where Romeo and Juliet met. All the doors and walls are filled with blessings for love. In addition, Juliet's graveyard is also one of the great sights in Verona. Legend has it that this is the secret wedding place of Romeo and Juliet, so many couples come from all over the world every year.

People all over the world come here to get married in order to defend love to the death like Romeo and Juliet.

The story of Romeo and Juliet has been circulating for centuries. It doesn't matter whether it's true or not. Love has become a religion in Verona.

According to historical records, the double suicide tragedy of Romeo and Juliet happened in Verona. It was the reign of King Bartolomeo at the end of 13, and there are still many historical sites related to this selfish story in Verona. In Capello Street, not far from Cao Fang Square in the city center, there is a quiet courtyard, and the bronze medal on the wall indicates that this is Juliet's home. Here is a bronze statue of Juliet, graceful, affectionate and slightly sad, as if still expecting Romeo. On the upper left of the bronze statue is the marble balcony written by the famous Shakespeare. It is said that Romeo climbed up on this balcony to talk to Juliet. In addition, a red marble coffin is parked in an old-fashioned hug basement by the Adige River. It is said that Juliet was buried here after her death. There is an endless stream of people who come here to enjoy flowers every year. Murals and oil paintings are hung on the walls upstairs and indoors, depicting the happy life of the life-and-death couple and their lover in heaven after their death, and expressing people's beautiful pursuit of pure love. On a marble table downstairs, there is a gold-plated autograph book with signatures and inscriptions in various languages, expressing people's feelings of mourning. The Song and Dance Festival held in Alan Colosseum every year is a grand festival for local people to love and cherish the memory of the couple. Verona is also known as the "Italian Gate". Its symbol is the famous stone carving "Lion Gate". This is an ancient Roman arch about 20 meters high and 8 meters wide, standing on the streets of ancient Capello. Although centuries have passed, the lion on it is still lifelike.