Arena in Verona Photo fromNicole Phillips & Megan Hayward
The Arena, in Verona is much like the Colosseum in Rome, in both size and significance, but unlike its southern counterpart, was not used for combat. Today the Arena or Arena di Verona hosts live operas, June through August.
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St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco in Venezia) Photo fromMichelle Bodnar
An example of Byzantine architecture, St. Mark's Basilica first took its present shape in the year 1063. Address:
Venice Bridge of Sighs Photo fromMichelle Bodnar
This bridge was built in 16th century to connect the prisons to the interrogation room in Doge's Palace, and was termed "Bridge of Sighs" for how prisoners may have reacted to their last view of the city. Address:
Doges' Palace Photo fromMichelle Bodnar
This palace was the official residence of the Doges, the highest elected officials in Venice. Erected in the ninth century, the building survived two fires before finally being completed in the early 1400s. Address:
