From 1814 to 1866 Verona and the Veneto Region were ruled by the Austrian that organized a fortified area called ‘Viereck’ or Quadrilateral between Verona, Peschiera, Mantua and Legnago. In 1866 the Veneto was joined to the Italian Kingdom.
Verona, always considered a military city due to its strategical location since the Roman times, along with the surrounding territory offers a huge variety of fortresses, palaces, gates, walls scattered here and there that still marks this part of the Region.
Half-day guided tour: walking sightseeing tour, mainly in the city centre: starting from the Arsenal we will cross the River to see some fortresses on the hills, reach Palazzo Carli, Palazzo Gran Guardia, Palazzo Barbieri to continue to the Monumental Cemetery.
Full-day guided tour: first part by coach, to reach the outskirts of Verona seeing most of the Austrian Fortresses built on the hills; second part on foot as per the half-day tour.
Duration: half-day, 2 to 3 hours; full-day 6 to 8 hours
Difficulties: compulsory mean of transport for the full-day tour; some steps and slopes
Entrance-fees: none