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‘Someday’ – When Europe called

‘Someday’ – When Europe called

Vignettes from Verona

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Verona is the perfect day-trip destination from Milan. So when there were a couple of free days during the university trip to the SDA Bocconi at Milan, I decided to visit Verona with my friends. There are direct trains to Verona from Milan, and if you plan carefully enough, you can get really cheap tickets. Our Milan-Verona round trip tickets cost just about 25 euros each. Quaint, charming, picturesque - Verona is one of those typical, story-book European towns with an enchanting old-world feel. And of course, to add to the magic and romance, there is the little detail of Verona being the abode of Romeo and Juliet. Seemed like a citadel protecting the city in the days of yore Summer blooms in the park There is something about Verona and beautiful balconies, and I haven't seen Juliet's balcony yet Entrance to the city Lovely sculpture Majestic The spectacular Verona arena - the precursor to Rome's Colosseum In the streets of V