🇮🇹 Verona in One Day: Funicular Guide & Must-Sees
✨ "Verona isn't just a city - it's a Renaissance painting come to life!" 🚡 Funicular Hack (That Had Me Stumped!) 📍 Location: Funicolare di Castel San Pietro Coordinates: [45.4436° N, 11.0008° E] (Just past Ponte Pietra bridge) Why It's Tricky: The station is tucked behind residential buildings - look for small signs! 💰 Fare: Return €3 | One-way €2 (smart tip: Ride up, walk down - takes just 15 mins!) ⏰ Best Time: 5-7PM for golden hour OR after dark for city lights 🍷 Hilltop Perks: A cozy bar with Aperol Spritz (€6) Panoramic views of terracotta rooftops & the Adige River 🌆 Our Perfect Verona Day Morning: ☕ Coffee at Piazza delle Erbe 🏛️ Verona Arena (Pro tip: Check opera schedule!) Afternoon: 💘 Juliet's House (Touch that shiny right breast!) 🌉 Ponte Scaligero bridge photos Evening: 🎭 Opera Under the Stars at the Arena We saw Aida with 15,000 attendees - chills! Ancient stones + live orchestra = magic 🍝 Food Recs Osteria al Duca: Hidden alley spot with €10 wild boar pasta Gelateria Savoia: Pistachio gelato that'll ruin other ice cream for you ⚠️ Watch Out For Pickpockets near Juliet's House Last funicular down at 9PM (check seasonal times) #VeronaLove #ItalyHiddenGems #OperaNight