After visiting 21 cities in Italy, the author has clear favorites and some disappointments. Verona stands out as a fairytale-like city with its romance and historic charm, especially noted for the Club di Giulietta where volunteers respond to letters addressed to Juliet. In contrast, Venice, while architecturally stunning, has been viewed less favorably due to overpriced experiences and underwhelming food. Overall, the author's love for Italy shines through as a destination worth revisiting, despite some mixed experiences.
During my time in Verona, I stumbled upon Club di Giulietta, a volunteer group that calls themselves the secretaries of Juliet. They receive thousands of letters from around the world, and volunteers sort letters by language before handwriting a response. I got to spend a few hours reading and writing replies myself, which became the highlight of my trip to Verona.
I immediately fell in love with how enchanting, quaint, and walkable Verona felt during my first visit in 2016. Overall, the city's walkability, history, and quaint feel make it perfect for a day trip for time-restricted itineraries.
In my opinion, one trip to Venice was enough. I was underwhelmed by the food and noticed some things like souvenirs, meals, and experiences were more expensive than they were in other Italian cities I'd visited.
Italy holds a special place in my heart, which is why I'm always finding excuses to return. I've visited three times since 2016... Thanks to Italy's well-connected transit systems, I've had the chance to visit 21 cities and villages, most often by rail.
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