Corte San Mattia Agriturismo, Verona, Italy

Usually very organised, this time we were booking our accommodation in Verona, in the very last minute. Obviously many of the lovely hotels were booked out, but as always, I remained optimistic. As soon as I have found this little charming place I felt this was where I wanted me and my family to stay. 

Casa di Gulietta, Romeo & Juliet, Verona, Italy

The story of two young lovers from rival families is bringing annual pilgrimage of people of all ages and continents, to this most famous, romantic address in Italy. Casa di Gulietta, located at Via Cappello 23 in Verona and the story written by Luigi da Porto of Vicenza in the 1520s, has inspired many artists, dramas, films, operas and ballets.

Bellissima Verona, Italy

Yes, I've seen the 'Letters to Juliet' movie before visiting the area, but I have to admit that the Verona charm is very much there. This must be one of the most picturesque Italian towns I have ever been to.

Giardino Gusti, Verona, Italy

Today was going to be our first full day in Verona. Once again, we took the mini bus down to the city. The temperature was already pretty high, right from the early hours of the day. We decided to visit one of the many beautiful, Italian gardens: 'Giardino Gusti', a garden full of nature, art and history.

The charm of Verona, Italy

The bust stop was just about 100 meters from our hotel. We did not wait long before the mini bus arrived. We bought our tickets, took the window seats and off we went downhill to the beautiful, history rich city of Verona. 

Welcome to Corte San Mattia, Verona, Italy

The taxi parked in front of the reception at Corte San Mattia. We have stepped out of the car in awe, surrounded by lush greenery, with grapes hanging down from above. We were welcomed by the scent of poplar trees and cosy, atmospheric sound of cicadas.

Falling in love with Verona, Italy

Passing through picturesque sights of little villages, charming Italian homes, wineries and poplars, the less then 1-hour train from Milan has finally arrived in Verona. The station was not big but boy, was it hot!