Verona

Verona (Venetian Verona, Veṛna) is a city straddling the Adige river in Veneto, northern Italy, with approximately 265,000 inhabitants and one of the seven chef-lieus of the region.
It is the second largest city municipality in the region and the third of northeast Italy.
The metropolitan area of Verona covers an area of 1,426 km2 (550.58 sq mi) and has a population of 714,274 inhabitants.
It is one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy, owing to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs, shows, and operas, such as the lyrical season in the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans.

The city has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Sites because of its urban structure and architecture.

Verona's Notable Births

1954 June 05

Alberto Malesani , soccer coach (born at Verona,Italy) Gemini

1947 December 20

Gigliola Cinquetti , singer,actress (born at Verona,Italy) Sagittarius

1962 July 07

Licia Colo , television host (born at Verona,Italy) Cancer

1950 June 26

Umberto Smaila , actor, singer, presentactor tv (born at Verona,Italy) Cancer

Verona's Notable Deaths

1916 August 17

Umberto Boccioni, painter,sculptor (dead at Verona, Italy) (born 1882 October 19) Libra