Arena Di Verona

This beautiful Roman Arena was only 5 minutes walk ftom our hotel.



As you can see it looks very similar to the Coloseum in Rome. However in my opinion it is in much better condition than the Coloseum.



I think the most impressive thing about this arena is it is still used as a concert venue. While we were in Verona Peter Gabriel did a concert there. Both Tony Hadley and Phil Oakey will be appearing soon.

Every year the arena is used as a venue for the opera season. I'm so pleased such a wonderful and historic building is still being used.



I spent a little time in the seat the Emperor would have used. He really did have the very best view.



Dave enjoyed a seat in the sun in the regular seats.

It really is an amazing place and well worth a visit.






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