Here a copy of the original statue has been located since 2014 (the original statue being realized by Nereo Costantini in 1969) because the original one was ruined by being constantly touched by the visitors. Go back and in Via Cappello you will reach the famous Juliet’s house. Now you will meet another very special figure, protagonist of a story which has made Verona the most attractive destination for thousands of lovers: Shakespeare’s heroine Juliet. Once arrived at the crossing with Via Cappello, go right, towards the City library, and you will meet the statue of one of the most beloved Italian writers: Emilio Salgari, Veronese author of adventure novels, which made generations of children and adults dream (such as “Pirati della Malesia”) and creator of famous characters, such as Sandokan and Corsaro Nero. Turning left, in via Anfiteatro, you will reach Via Cappello.īut before, stop for a moment in Piazza San Nicolò, where you can admire the particular bronze work “Frutto Oggetto Scultura” made by the sculptor Gino Bogoni: it is a kind of primitive fruit of great plastic effect. Walking around it, on the right, you can notice a piece of the external ring, which is called “ala” (wing). The statue represents a partisan - memorial to all those who sacrificed themselves for their country. Just a bit further you will meet a statue dedicated to those who died for freedom. Do you know who we are referring to William Shakespeare in person, of course, whose bust is located at Portoni della Brà, near the Museo Lapidario.īehind you there is Piazza Brà, where you can admire an imposing bronze sculpture on his steed: it represents Vittorio Emanuele II, first king of Italy watching you from above. The itinerary begins with the great playwright who chose Verona as milieu for his most famous tragedy: “Romeo and Juliet”. These statues tell about renowned scientists and poets who made Verona prestigious and about those people who made history. A different way to visit the historic centre of Verona might be that of having a pleasant walk alongside the statues, which make streets and squares so beautiful and are often not noticed even by the most careful tourist.
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