Articles related to "Verona"

The historic city of Verona, in the north of Italy, is a haven for tourists eager to experience its Roman Arena and the famous balcony from Shakespeare's play.

Verona attracts the crowds on Valentine's Day, but drawn by Shakespeare's tale of star- crossed lovers, but the real stars are the town itself and the amazing Roman Forum

Northern Italy's historic city celebrates its heritage of wine, food, marble, opera and Shakespeare with lively events that welcome tourists.

From the historic center at the Roman Forum to the outer Renaissance walls, following Verona's walls is a walk through a thousand years of history.

Sam Mendes tackles every new parent's worst fears in new film Away We Go, a classy romantic comedy from the novel by Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida. Read a review below.

John Krasinski (The Office) and Maya Rudolph (Saturday Night Live) star in "Away We Go", a new comedy directed by Sam Mendes.

Visit walled Verona to see one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters, art-filled churches, a Renaissance garden and architecture from Venetian to Art Nouveau

Two Gentlemen of Verona provides comic subplots based on love, alongside the more serious romances of the main characters.

Though often called a romantic comedy, Two Gentlemen of Verona stresses the bonds of male friendship over love, and calls out for a feminist reading.

Few places match Verona in preserving their Roman relics as living parts of the city; Italy's best-preserved Roman arena is still in use for opera and pop concerts.

Explore the compact old city center on foot to experience the best of Verona, and see outstanding Roman, Romanesque, Medieval and Renaissance sights.

The presepio, a life-sized crèche scene that retells the nativity story, is not found just in southern Italy. Towns between Verona and the Dolomites share this custom.

From outdoor performances in Verona's first-century Roman arena to the world's most famous opera house at La Scala, Italy is an opera-lover's dream vacation.

Whether it's Verona's arena by candlelight before the opera or St Mark's Square in high water, the travel highlights of northern Italy are more than just sightseeing.

Shakespeare's puns range from witty to bawdy to poetic. But why does he use them, and what are their effects?

Fly direct to London, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam & more with Italian operators such as Meridiana and Windjet. Or book at bargain prices to Kosovo, Moscow & Moldova.

In Away We Go a thirty-something year old couple ask the big question "Are we screwed up?", and find out that yes, they are - but so is everyone else.

Guide to the plot, characters and history of Charles Gounod's operatic adaptation of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

An entire Venetian square is transformed into a festive Christmas Market where craftsmen sell Murano glassware, Carnival masks and delicious goodies from all over Italy.

Few sights in Europe can compare in sheer romance to looking across the domes and rooftops of Venice as the moon rises over the Adriatic, bathing Venice in its glow.

Rome, Assisi, Venice, Verona, Bolzano, Bresannone, Milan, Naples and Merano are among the many Italian cities and towns whose streets fill with holiday market stalls.

Colorful villages clinging to the shore, mountains reflected in the lake, medieval castles, Roman ruins, olive orchards and vineyards lead eastern Garda's must-see sights

The Strada delle Dolomiti follow a series of mountain passes through wild landscapes and Alpine villages of the Dolomites, in 2009 named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nearly every Italian town has a presepio, often of life-sized crèche figures that retell the night in Bethlehem. Some of the best are in Greccio, Rome, Naples and Verona.

Hotel rooms with a view, candlelight dining, the best places to kiss or propose, moonlight massages, cozy getaways for two - Italy is filled with romance year round.

Stop at a cantina or enoteca or visit the wine museum on a tasting tour of the wineries in the Veneto, near Verona.

Gardaland may be Italy's biggest, best-known theme park and one of Europe's best, but Lake Garda offers three other top family amusement parks for children and parents.

These are not the secret little places - these are the must-see sights, the best of the best, the icons of Italian travel, from Venice to Turin and the lakes.

April, May and June are among the most beautiful for Southern Europe trips, with mountain wildflowers, gardens in bloom, wild strawberries and money-saving deals.

Two thousand years ago, wealthy Romans left the cities to bask in the thermal waters. Those same springs feed today's soothing modern spas at Sirmione and Lazise.

Book a cheap flight, then combine Milan and Turin, Marseille and Avignon or Cologne and Bonn. Or maybe Copenhagen and Malmo or Luxembourg and Trier?

Europe's biggest natural arch and a church from the 700s are only the beginning of the attractions in the little-explored villages between Verona and Lake Garda.

Lake Garda, near Verona in Northern Italy's Lakes region, is known for scenery, family vacations and water sports; it is one of Europe's prime windsurfing destinations.

Life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as a teenager. Places he traveled, his compositions and performances.

Baz Lurhmann brings his postmodern skills to a high-speed high-gloss Shakespeare tragedy in Romeo + Juliet

Although Italy is less than three-quarters the size of California, it vies with France each year for the top honors in world wine production.

Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" is one of many of his play that has been adapted into a teen movie. One popular adaptation is "Ten Things I Hate about You."

Crank is over-the-top. Crank is outlandish, ridiculous, inane, silly, and violent. But for audiences seeking mindless yet creative action, Crank is a whole lot of fun.

The secret to excellent risotto at home is choosing the right ingredients and using proper technique. In a few steps, creamy, satisfying, perfect risotto is yours.

The industrial heritage of the UK includes Industrial Revolution factory chimneys designed to emulate the beauty of an Italian Renaissance bell tower or campanile.

Brief biography of William Shakespeare, best known for Sonnet collections, tragedy, comedy and historical plays; and for his imagery and characters.

How a director chooses to interpret Antonio's silence at the end of Twelfth Night can affect the whole resolution of the play.

Heath Ledger evolved his acting career from heartthrob for teens across America to strong leading man and eventual scene stealer between his first and last movies.

Feste in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, is an fascinating character: a fool who seems to know more than most of the people around him.

Where to look for inexpensive, direct flights to Girona airport in Catalonia from London, Paris, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Glasgow, Portugal, Dublin and Italy.

By beginning in media re, Count Orsino's speech "If music be the food of love" sets out the themes of "Twelfth Night", and suggests his character.

Insalata Caprese is the classic easy Italian salad, made from tomatoes and mozzarella

Located just 18km apart, Modena and Maranello can easily be visited by tourists in the same day. A trip will combine history, scenery, great food and, of course, Ferrari.

From Venice's outer islands and a stash of Roman ruins, to Piedmont delicacies and soaring Dolomite vistas, there is more to Northern Italy than most travelers realize.

Taking children to Italy doesn't have to mean standing in line at theme parks or constant searching for "kiddy" amusements. Try these places the whole family will enjoy.