Samantha Eurton's postcard moment comes to us from Verona, which is about an hour west of Venice on the A4 Autostrada. Unlike Milan, which was severely damaged during WWII, Verona maintains much of its historical features, such as the Castel Vecchio and Arena; and unlike in Rome, the city is much less crowded, and Arena is in much better condition that its identical twin in Rome - the coliseum. The Arena is still used throughout the summer to host operas and other musical productions. If these aren't enough attractions to draw you to Verona, recall that Shakespeare's Rome and Juliet was set in this town. Juliet's balcony is just a few minute's walk away from the Arena.
