Description
On this Verona Arena virtual reality tour, the story starts outside, in Piazza Bra, beside the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II. With a headset on, the amphitheatre in front of you takes the shape it had at the height of its splendour, two thousand years ago.
The live guide explains how the Arena has never stopped being used for two millennia, a record no other arena can claim, and how its massive architecture changed the look of the whole city. Along the way you hear about the mistakes the Romans made while building it, and why it remains the centre of Verona life and the monument the Veronese hold dearest.
- a guided visit that begins in Piazza Bra
- virtual reality glasses for the whole visit
- a skip-the-line entry ticket for the Arena
The visit lasts about an hour and is held in English or Italian. It takes place mostly outdoors, so sunscreen, a hat or long clothing help if your skin is sensitive. It is not suited to children under 6 or to people over 70. Food, drinks and transport are not included.