Verona Discoteche Club & Piazza Dei Signori
Verona is a gorgeous city located in Northern Italy, has many incredible sites dating back to antiquity. If you enjoy visiting historic monuments and buildings, it is an ideal place to go on vacation.
You can also spend an evening in Verona's various discos and clubs. If you're looking for an enjoyable evening out with friends or a enjoyable time with your partner, there's something for everyone!
The Soda Jerk
The Soda Jerk is a bar with a speakeasy theme that offers many interesting and inventive cocktails. It's a great place to enjoy a night out on the town with its friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere.
Tourists and locals alike love the bar. It also has a relaxed vibe, making it a perfect place to meet new people. The drinks are affordable and the staff is very accommodating and friendly.
According to the Soda Jerk's website, it's an under-appreciated gem that should be visited! The speakeasy-style bar has many interesting drinks, including whisky sour and nippolinis, oldfashioneds and cocktails made with insects.
Its unique location is a fantastic option for a night out in Verona. The bar is situated inside an exclusive structure and features a unique door with bells, so you'll never be seen.
Kevin Fosselman, the owner of Soda Jeerk, was raised in an ice cream business family tradition. At 16 years old, Kevin learned how to make shakes, sodas, and malts. He continues his family's tradition at Soda Juk.
Kevin is a soda jerk and can offer a unique experience to customers. He makes use of a variety original equipment from the 1930's and 1940's, including a 30 gallon Stanley Knight soda fountain (refurbished by American Soda Fountain out of Chicago) as well as a Hamilton Beach mixer and a rare Hamilton Beach malt dispenser.
Soda jerks were also the mixologists of the time inventing drinks that would entice customers. They also served soda fountain beverages including milkshakes as well as other desserts, with mixologists that utilize spindles and agitators for mixing air into the ingredients. This allows for smooth, fluffy results.
Many of the slang terms that soda jerks employed were specific to their region, expressing their experiences in different parts of the country. These included terms such as "nervous pudding" (Jell-O), "skid grease" (butter) and a long list of other jargons that were unique to each region.
Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray's story is a classic of literature that has been adapted a number of times for television and film. It has been adapted into graphic novels. Wilde's tale is often seen as to be a symbol for homosexuality and is a satire of the sexiness of human behavior.
The main character in the novel, Dorian Gray, is an extremely wealthy man whose soul is trapped in a portrait. The portrait is a stunning work of art and it has a special power to convey the state of Dorian's soul. It also serves as an expression of his insanity and corruption. To remove Dorian from his image, Dorian stabs Basil Hallward, the artist who painted it.
Dorian's narcissism, greed and arrogance leads to an unnatural life. Dorian has a nebulous desire for opium, and frequents a den where Sibyl Vane, James' vengeful brother is found. Dorian is a handsome, attractive young man. However, it is not until another guest in the den tells him that he's much older than he appears to be that Dorian realizes the truth about his age.
He's also extremely skeptic about love, because he believes that love is only found in "beautiful objects" and that there isn't any thing as real love. In the course of the story, Dorian's relationships with Basil Hallward and Lord Henry Wotton prove that this is not the case and that there is a world of heterosexual love.
Dorian believes Sibyl Vane is being taken by the spirit of Basil Hallward when she dies. He decides to murder the artist, but is unable to accomplish this because he has lost his control over his emotions.
Basil believes that Dorian and his portrait are his responsibility. He is a morally educated man, and he has the ability to see through Dorian's debauchery and corruption.
Dorian Gray's tale is fascinating. It is both a story about morality and romance. It is a fantastic illustration of the dual nature of human beings have. It examines the absurdity of our society as well as the danger of the pursuit of pleasure, and the need to have an ethical compass. It also mocks the notion that we shouldn't judge people just by their appearance. honesty with ourselves is the most important thing.
Piazza dei Signori
Piazza dei Signori is an iconic square in Italy. Although it's not as big as Prato della Vale in Padua or as splattered with water as San Mark's Square (Venice) but it has an aura and beauty that can't be denied. Every year thousands of tourists visit this historic city.
The Square is the site of several significant structures, including the Podesta Palace on the north side, which was once a seat of the Signoria The Trecento Palace on the east; and the Praetorian Palace on the west. It is also home to the Church of St. Clemente. The church was constructed in 1190 and was cleverly integrated into the surrounding homes.
It also has a fountain which was built in 1575 by Bartolomeo ammannati. The fountain is inspired by Neptune who was the Roman sea god and is surrounded by his water-nymphs. It represents Tuscan victories over the sea, and was constructed to celebrate the marriage of Francesco de Medici to Joanna of Austria.
There are also several statues which celebrate Italian culture, history and politics. Michelangelo's David and Bandinelli's Hercules and Cacus, Ammannati's Nettuno and Giambologna's equestrian statue of Duke Cosimo I are only a few of the sculptures that line this iconic square.
Tourists and locals alike love to gather here and it can be very lively in the evenings. This square hosts many occasions, including open-air market on Thursdays and Tuesdays, as well as live performances that span a variety of genres.
Another major attraction in the Piazza dei Signori is the church of Sant'Antonio. It was built in the 14th century and has been renovated several times throughout the centuries. It features a simple interior that has one nave and a square apse.
The exterior of the building is adorned with marble columns and a large tympanum that houses the statues of St. Venezia Discoteche Club , St. Daniele and St. Giustina.
There are several other historical monuments within the square, including a statue of Dante Alighieri, who was born in Verona and lived the majority of his life in this town. The statue is made of Carrara marble and rests on a the pedestal which is three meters tall.
Castle of Verona
The Castle of Verona, an iconic landmark located in the heart of Verona is a significant part of Italian History. It is home to the Castelvecchio Museum, a rich collection of art and relics that date back to the Medieval time period.
The castle was built by the Scaliger family in the 14th century. It is the most important military structure of the dynasty, as well as an excellent example of Gothic architecture.
It is situated on the location of a Roman fortress that once protected the citizens of Verona. Lord Cangrande II della Scala built it in conjunction with a bridge crossing the Adige River to protect the city from his powerful neighbors such as Venice and the Gonzaga families. The bridge was fortified to allow the Scaligeri to escape in peace towards the Tyrol should they need to escape in the event an uprising or coup d'etat (the Scaligeri were allies of the Holy Roman Empire).
It is now the home of the Castelvecchio Museum which houses an impressive collection of medieval and Renaissance sculptures. The gallery also exhibits antique bronze bells jewelry, weapons, and armor.
You can take a guided tour to discover more about the castle's history or explore it on your own as part of a tour of Verona. It's an ideal spot to discover the local culture and various epochs in Italian art.
Apart from the castle, you will find other ruins that date to the Middle Ages. One of the most well-preserved ruins are a Romanesque statue of a horse from Cangrande and Mastino II della Scala which adorns the archway at the entry point to the courtyard.
During the Napoleonic wars the castle was badly damaged and had to be restored. Antonio Avena, an architect was able to rebuild the castle "as it was" in the 18th century. He used motifs and decorations not originally found in the castle.
The castle's defense was compromised. It became a place where the city's elites met and exchanged ideas. This led to a reassessment on the role played by the upper classes in shaping Verona's image.