Halloween in Verona: mysterious places and a stay in the hills
Ancient tombs, medieval buildings, tragic love stories and legends hidden in the historic centre. Halloween is the perfect occasion to discover a more mysterious side of Verona and end the day in the peaceful Valpantena countryside at Villa Balis Crema.
A romantic city with a more mysterious side
Verona is known around the world as the city of Romeo and Juliet, but beyond its romantic image lies a heritage of tragic stories, monumental tombs, medieval buildings and legends handed down through the centuries.
Around Halloween, as the days grow shorter and the autumn light changes the atmosphere of the squares and narrow streets, these places become the thread connecting a walk through a less familiar side of the city.
The Scaliger Tombs, Romeo's House, Juliet's Tomb and the Well of Love offer a journey through a Verona suspended between history and legend.
Four places for a Halloween itinerary
A route through the historic centre connecting medieval Verona, the Scaliger dynasty, the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and one of the city's lesser-known love legends.
The Scaliger Tombs
Just steps from Piazza dei Signori stands the monumental funerary complex of the Della Scala family. Gothic spires, sarcophagi and equestrian statues preserve the memory of the dynasty that ruled Verona during the Middle Ages.
History · Gothic · Scaliger dynastyRomeo's House
Close to the Scaliger Tombs stands an imposing medieval building traditionally identified as Romeo's House. The residence features a crenellated courtyard and a fourteenth-century Gothic façade. As it is privately owned, it can only be viewed from the outside.
Middle Ages · Tragedy · Historic centreJuliet's Tomb
In the former convent of San Francesco al Corso, now home to the G.B. Cavalcaselle Museum of Frescoes, lies the sarcophagus traditionally associated with Juliet. It is one of the most evocative places for exploring the boundary between Verona's history, literature and legend.
Legend · Museum · San Francesco al CorsoThe Well of Love
Near Corso Porta Borsari stands the Well of Love, linked to the legend of Corrado and Isabella. A story of unspoken feelings and a tragic ending adds a lesser-known stop to an itinerary through Verona's tales of ill-fated love.
Legend · Tragic love · Hidden VeronaHow to plan an itinerary through Verona's most mysterious places
These stops can shape a day in the city while still leaving time to wander through Verona's historic squares and medieval streets.
Piazza dei Signori and the Scaliger Tombs
Begin in medieval Verona. Piazza dei Signori and its surrounding streets introduce the world of the Scaliger dynasty and lead directly to their monumental funerary complex.
Romeo's House
A short distance from the tombs stands the medieval residence traditionally associated with Romeo. The building is not open to visitors, but its Gothic exterior can be viewed from the street.
Towards Corso Porta Borsari
Cross the heart of Verona through Piazza delle Erbe and the surrounding streets before reaching the area of the Well of Love, home to one of the city's lesser-known legends.
Juliet's Tomb
Complete the route at the former convent of San Francesco al Corso, where tradition places the final chapter of the story of Romeo and Juliet.
The evening continues in a sixteenth-century residence
After exploring the medieval stories of Verona, your stay continues in a place with a history of its own. Villa Balis Crema is a historic sixteenth-century residence surrounded by the landscape of Valpantena.
Today the Villa welcomes guests among the countryside and hills of Verona, offering a peaceful setting to return to after a day spent exploring the historic centre.
Discover the history of Villa Balis CremaA stay combining the city, the hills and wellness
Villa Balis Crema offers a selection of rooms and suites for guests who want to turn a Halloween visit to Verona into a one- or two-night autumn escape.
For time dedicated to wellness, the SPA Suites feature a relaxation area with bathtub and Turkish bath, while the SPA Junior Suites include a living area, sauna and bathtub.
Returning from Verona becomes part of the journey itself: from the historic centre to the peaceful landscape of Valpantena, with time to relax before dinner.
Discover rooms and suites
Turn Halloween into an autumn weekend
Verona and its legends
Medieval monuments, tragic love stories and lesser-known places turn a city visit into an itinerary particularly suited to the Halloween season.
The quiet of the hills
After exploring the historic centre, Villa Balis Crema offers a completely different setting in Valpantena, surrounded by the Verona countryside.
Dinner at Osteria Gazega
Dinner at Osteria Gazega completes the day with cuisine inspired by Venetian tradition and the flavours of the local area.
Dinner at Osteria Gazega, between Venetian cuisine and local flavours
Inside Villa Balis Crema, Osteria Gazega welcomes guests in an intimate and elegant setting. The cuisine expresses the local area and enhances the excellence of Venetian tradition with a contemporary touch.
After a day exploring Verona's most mysterious places, dinner at Osteria Gazega becomes the final chapter of the itinerary, with flavours and ingredients inspired by the season.
A Halloween weekend between Verona and Valpantena
A simple itinerary combining the city with the peaceful atmosphere of the Villa, while leaving time to enjoy the autumn landscape of the Verona hills.
Arrival at the Villa and dinner
Arrive at Villa Balis Crema and settle into your room. Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the Villa and Valpantena, followed by dinner at Osteria Gazega, subject to opening and availability.
Verona and its legends
Spend the day in the historic centre following the route between the Scaliger Tombs, Romeo's House, the Well of Love and Juliet's Tomb, with time for Piazza dei Signori, Piazza delle Erbe and Verona's medieval streets.
The atmosphere of the Villa and Valpantena
Historic interiors, private wellness spaces and views across the Verona hills accompany your stay after a day spent exploring the streets and legends of Verona.
Halloween in Verona: what to know
Useful information for planning a late-October stay between Verona's historic centre and Villa Balis Crema.
What can you see in Verona at Halloween?
What are the most mysterious places in Verona?
Can you visit Romeo's House in Verona?
Can you visit Juliet's Tomb?
Where is the Well of Love in Verona?
Where can you stay for a Halloween weekend near Verona?
Can you book a room with private wellness facilities?
Can you have dinner at Osteria Gazega during your stay?
Discover Verona through legends, autumn atmosphere and a historic residence
Plan your Halloween stay at Villa Balis Crema and spend a day discovering Verona's most mysterious places before returning to the peaceful hills and ending the day with dinner at Osteria Gazega.