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Piazza delle Erbe

Verona, Italy
Ranked #1 of 3 shopping in Verona
4.5 of 5 stars 212 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
Owner description: It's no wonder that this is one of the most historic and picturesque squares in Italy: in antiquity, it served as a Roman forum; today, it contains...... more » Owner description: It's no wonder that this is one of the most historic and picturesque squares in Italy: in antiquity, it served as a Roman forum; today, it contains many historic buildings, sculptures with a popular and colorful market overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables. « less
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Athens, Greece
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

very nice square.Historical buildings,many cafe and restaurants.The square's most ancient monument is the fountain, surmounted by a statue called Madonna Verona, which is however a Roman sculpture dating to 380 AD. More

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WIRRAL MERSEYSIDE
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Pretty square with a fountain with Roman links, and a small market and restaurants. Look up to see the Fresco's. More

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New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

amazing piazza full of life with the local street market where you can buy everything, food and arts craft More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

You can buy a lot of nice gifts here. The market is just lovely and it is nice to sit at one of the restaurants and enjoy a glass of wine. More

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Belgium
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Just sit on a terrace and take an espresso or a Spritz (white wine, water and aperol) so you can pretend to be Italian and, watch the theatre of live passing...I cannot get enough of it. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This piazza has many market stalls and the area is surronded by great restaurants and shops. This is great for shopping by those looking for bargains. More

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Fair Oaks CA
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Great piazza with many cafes. During the day it is a fruit and vegetable market--great place to grab a quick breakfast. You can also get souvenirs in many of the stalls. There is a fountain in the center that dates to the 14th century. The pillar at one end has a Chimera(lion) on top showing that Verona was ruled by... More

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singapore
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Nice atmosphere but touristy? Worth going through quickly and take a few photos and People watching More

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Ramat Gan, Israel
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Don't eat there. Very expensive and very turistic. More

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Telford, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Very atmospheric plaza in the centre of city wonderful historic buildings surround the square More

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