The historic city of Verona was founded in the 1st century B.C. It particularly flourished under the rule of the Scaliger family in the 13th and 14th centuries and as part of the Republic of Venice ...

Rosaline Welcome to Verona, in Italy ... And before we can get onto those 'star-crossed lovers' - Romeo and Juliet - a bit more background is needed. The older gentleman there is Lord Capulet ...

Image caption, The Nurse comes to tell Juliet that her wedding has been arranged, but teases her before giving her the happy news. Image caption, After Romeo is ordered to leave Verona for killing ...