During our walk yesterday I had noticed a big old building beside the river that looked like it would have great views over Verona, and on further investigation I found that it was an old castle named Castel San Pedro that had one of the best viewing points over old Verona. When I mentioned that we could go there today, Lesley did not hesitate to tell me "...no way am I going, you go by yourself..". Have you noticed when there is a lot of climbing of hills or stairs I am sent off to do it by myself?
Even though walking through the old city centre was the shorter route, I opted for the more scenic and tree covered route along the river...a good idea with yet another hot day upon us.
Although it was hot, it was very nice walking under the shade of the trees, I am not sure if it was my imagination, but at times it felt like a very slight breeze whispering down the river, what a great day!
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| Trees and sights along the river |
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| Looking back at Castelvecchio |
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| Looking forward to Castel San Pedro and the famous Ponte Pietra |
After a short while I arrived at the Castel and that famous bridge, Ponte Pietra, what a fantastic site, I am going to have to bring Lesley here she will love it.
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| Ponte Pietra |
I sat for a while taking in the sights, sounds and smells of this beautiful location, then just behind me I noticed the old Roman Theatre that was all setup for some concerts as well.
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| Looking up at the Roman Theatre |
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| Inside the theatre (not one of my photos) |
I found the base of the stairs that lead up to the castle and started my trek upwards.
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| The start of many stairs... |
There were a few other people also journeying up the stairs, so I was not the only mad person! On the journey to the top I noticed a number of people stopping for a breather on the way, but I was a man (an unfit middle aged man) and I was going to do it non-stop!
I arrived at the top.....out of breathe and soaked with sweat....damn I have got to get fitter... and younger!
It was worth it, the views were fantastic!
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| Santa Anastasia Church and Torre de Lamberti |
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| View down to Ponte Pietra |
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| View across the old city |
The trip back down the steps was considerably faster and easier than going up. On getting back to the bottom I decided to walk back through the old town and take in some more of the sights.
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| Crossing Ponte Pietra |
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| Street scene behind Ponte Pietra Gate |
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| Verona Catherdral |
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| Behind Piazza Erbe |
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| Getting "arty" at the Arena |
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| Piazza Bra Clock Tower |
After a while I made my way back to the apartment, and a nice cool shower!
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