Verona, northern Italy, is loaded with Roman ruins. Its crown jewel? The Arena, a massive Roman amphitheater, now hosting opera. Also from 1st century CE: a Roman theater, an archaeological museum, and two gateways.
Verona is famous for Pandoro, a traditional Christmas cake. Made with flour, eggs, sugar, butter. It's a soft, light sponge cake, known for its delicate taste and aroma.
Cost of living in Verona, Italy: Family of four, monthly costs about $3,060.5 (€2,814.5), excluding rent. Single person, around $871.6 (€801.5), rent not included. Verona is 43.8% cheaper than New York, minus rent.
Crowds flock to touch Juliet's breast in Verona. The site, tied to Shakespeare's Capulets, draws those seeking luck in love. Local myth: touching her breast brings romance.