Roadtrip through Northern Italy: Part II
Verona, Asolo and the rolling hills of Valdobbiadene...
Hi friends!
This month, we’re picking up where we left of on our wintery Italian roadtrip. In case you missed our last travel guide, here’s a link to Part I, when we flew to Venice, drove through Friuli and landed in the charming canal town of Treviso. To start this second leg of our trip, we hop back in the car and drive 1 hour and 40 minutes to Verona to meet Chef’s cousin, Mattia.
Verona
As a Shakespeare fan, I (Paulina) was particularly excited to walk the bustling streets of Verona. Verona' is known for the Arena di Verona (an ancient Roman amphitheater), a rich art and opera culture, and the adjacent wine subregions of Valpolicella and Soave. Of course, there’s also Juliet’s balcony which Mattia calls “the world’s most disappointing tourist attraction” because the structure has no relevance to Shakespeare’s play, and the courtyard is covered in chewing gum. We skipped this stop in favor of a long lunch, and a visit to the Ponte Pietra bridge.
