Verona Discoteche Club & Piazza Dei Signori
Verona is a beautiful city in Northern Italy with many incredible sites that date back all the way from antiquity. If you love visiting historical structures and monuments, it is a great place to visit on your next vacation.
In Verona it is possible to take a night out at one of the numerous clubs and discos that are available in the city. If you're looking for an enjoyable night out with friends or a fun time with your partner there's something for everyone!
The Soda Jerk
The Soda Jerk is a speakeasy inspired bar, offers a wide variety of cocktails that are unique. It's the perfect place to go out in town thanks to its friendly staff and relaxing environment.
Locals and tourists alike love the bar. It is also a great place to meet new people. The drinks are reasonably priced and the staff are accommodating and friendly.
According to the website of The Soda Jerk, it is an "hidden gem" that you should definitely check out! The speakeasy-style bar offers various interesting drinks, including whisky-based sours and nippolinis, oldfashioneds and cocktails with the ant.
The unique setting and the its edgy style make it an excellent choice for a night out in Verona. The bar is situated inside an exclusive structure and features a unique door with bells, which means you can enter without being noticed.
Arezzo Discoteche Club , the owner of Soda Jeerk was raised in an Ice cream business tradition in the family. At 16 years old, he began learning how to make shakes, sodas, ice cream and malts. Kevin continues his family's tradition at Soda Juk.
As a soda jerk Kevin is able to offer the best possible experience for customers while creating a unique atmosphere. Kevin uses a variety original equipment from the 1930's and 1940's which includes a 30 gallon Stanley Knight soda fountain (refurbished by American Soda Fountain out of Chicago), a Hamilton Beach mixer and a rare Hamilton Beach malt dispenser.
Mixologists were also a specialty of soda jerks, who came up with new drinks to delight customers. In addition to the traditional soda fountain drinks, they served milkshakes and other desserts using mixers for drinks that have spindles and agitators that fold air into the ingredients to create smooth, fluffy results.
Many of the slang phrases that soda jerks would use were distinctively regional, reflecting their experiences across different regions of the country. These included terms such as "nervous pudding" (Jell-O), "skid grease" (butter) and an extensive list of other jargons that were specific to each region.
Dorian Gray
The story of Dorian Gray is a literary masterpiece that has been adapted several times in both television and film. The story has been made into a graphic novel. Wilde's story is often regarded as a symbol for homosexuality, and is a satire of human behavior.
Dorian Gray, the novel's protagonist is a wealthy man who's soul is trapped in a portrait. The portrait is a stunning artwork that captures Dorian's real feelings. It also serves as a reminder about his immorality, corruption. To remove himself from his portrait, Dorian stabs Basil Hallward the artist who painted the portrait.
Dorian's narcissism, avarice and arrogance result in an unnatural lifestyle. Dorian has a nebulous desire for opium and has been to a cave where Sibyl Vane, James' vengeful brother discovers him. While he's a handsome and attractive young man, Dorian still looks quite young. However, it's not until another guest in the place tells Dorian that he's much older than he appears to be that Dorian is able to recognize the truth about his age.
He is also extremely skeptical about love. He believes that love can only exist in "beautiful things" and that true love is not possible to find. Dorian's relationships with Basil Hallward, Lord Henry Wotton and Lord Henry Wotton throughout his story prove that this is not true and that there are heterosexual lovers out there.
Dorian believes Sibyl Vane has been possessed by Basil Hallward's spirit when she dies. Dorian decides to kill the artist, but is unable to do so because he has lost his control over his feelings.
Basil Basil, on the contrary, believes Basil is obligated to safeguard Dorian and his portrait. Basil is morally enlightened and is able to see through Dorian's corruption and the debauchery.
Dorian Gray's tale is captivating. It is a tale of eroticism and morality, a perfect example of the dual nature of human beings. It focuses on the blatant hypocrisy we see in our society, the dangers of the pursuit of pleasure, and the necessity of having moral compass. It also mocks the notion that we shouldn't judge someone by their appearance , and that honesty with ourselves is the most important thing.
Piazza dei Signori
Piazza dei Signori is an iconic square in Italy. It's not as large as Prato della Valle in Padua or as splattered by water as San Mark's Square in Venice However, it has an underlying beauty and soul that can't be denied by the crowds of tourists who flock to this historic city each year.
The Square is where you can find a variety of important architectures, such as the Podesta Palace on the north side that was once a seat of the Signoria The Trecento Palace on the east; and the Praetorian Palace on the west. It also is the site of the Church of St. Clemente that was constructed in 1190 and cleverly incorporated into the surrounding houses.
It also has a fountain, that was constructed in 1575 by Bartolomeo ammannati. The fountain is inspired by Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, and is surrounded by his water-nymphs. It is a symbol of Tuscan victories at sea . It was built to commemorate Francesco deMedici's wedding to Joanna von Austria.
The square also has a variety of statues that celebrate Italian culture and history as well as politics. Michelangelo's David, Bandinelli's Hercules and Cacus, Ammannati's Nettuno and Giambologna's horse-riding statue of Duke Cosimo I are only a few of the sculptures that fill the famous square.
Tourists and locals alike love to congregate here and it can be quite lively in the evenings. This square hosts a myriad of events, such as open-air marketplaces on Thursdays and Tuesdays, as well as concerts with a variety of musical genres.
Another major attraction in the Piazza dei Signori is the church of Sant'Antonio. The original construction of the church dates back to the 14th century. It has been renovated numerous times throughout the years. It has a simple , minimalist interior with a single nave and an apse in the shape of a square.
The exterior of the building is adorned with marble columns and a massive tympanum featuring the statues of St. Clemente, St. Daniele, and St. Giustina.
There are other historical monuments around the square which include Dante Alighieri's statue. He was born in Verona and spent the majority of his adult life in the city. The statue is made of Carrara marble and rests on a the pedestal which is three meters high.
Castle of Verona
In the middle of Verona and one of the city's most famous landmarks, The Castle of Verona is an important part of Italian history. It is also home to the Castelvecchio Museum. This museum has a large collection of artifacts and relics dating back to the Medieval period.
The castle was constructed by the Scaliger family in the 14th century. It is the most important military construction of the dynasty as well as a famous example of Gothic architecture.
It is situated on the site of an ancient Roman fortress which once served as a protection for the city's citizens. It was constructed by Lord Cangrande II oflla Scala along with a bridge that crossed the Adige River, to protect Verona from the wrath of his powerful neighbours, including the Gonzaga and Venice families. The bridge was fortified to allow Scaligeri to leave north to Tyrol in case of an uprising or coup d'etat. (The Scaligeri were allies to the Holy Roman Empire).
It is now home to the Castelvecchio Museum with an impressive collection medieval and Renaissance sculptures. It also showcases ancient bronze bells, jewelry and weapons.
You can either take a guided tour around the castle to learn more about its history, or you can visit the castle on your own during a sightseeing trip to Verona. It's a great spot to discover the local culture and different eras in Italian art.
Apart from the castle, you can also find other ruins dating back to the Middle Ages. Among the best preserved remains are a Romanesque statue of an equestrian from Cangrande and Mastino II della Scala that is affixed to the archway at the entrance to the courtyard.
The castle was badly damaged during the Napoleonic wars and required to be rebuilt. The restoration was done by the architect Antonio Avena who recreated the castle "as it appeared" in the 18th century views with motifs and decorations that were not original to the building.
The castle's defense capabilities were compromised. It became a place where the city's elite could gather and exchange ideas. This led to a reassessment of the role that the upper classes played in shaping Verona's identity.