Museo degli Affreschi

The former convent of San Francesco al Corso is home to (wait for it) the tomb of Juliet, but much more interestingly, it’s also home to Verona’s Museo degli Affreschi. Frescoes made between the 10th and 16th centuries and recovered from the facades of buildings in the city are beautifully preserved and displayed, with detailed explanations of the fresco process and how these frescoes were removed from the buildings. On the lowest level is a collection of first century Roman amphorae from excavations in the area.

Cross the peaceful cloistered garden, go down a flight of steps to a crypt, and there it is: the marble sarcophagus that is billed as Juliet’s final resting place. Yes, of course I went to see it.Read more