Venice Side-Trips: Verona

The mainland surrounding Venice — the Veneto — is one of the overlooked corners of Italy. If you like Italy but don’t need world-class sights, the Veneto’s Verona is a joy, with its wealth of Roman ruins, 15th-century frescoes, and quiet, pedestrian-only ambience. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.