Verona celebrates new years eve in typical Italian style with music and fireworks, while the many top hotels and restaurants in the area host some fabulous parties and events.
Verona is a great place to visit at this time of year, removed form the worst excesses of the summer tourist crowds and with a fantastic range of historical sites and attractions, as well as being conveniently close to Venice to the east, Milan to the west and the beautiful shores of Lake Garda just a few miles north.
I would recommend at least a few days here to give you time not only to attend the new year parties and watch the fireworks but also to check out the numerous tourist sites. Among those most definitely not to be missed are the Piazza del Erbe, Castelvecchio Bridge and Museum, the Torre dei Lamberti, Juliet's House (the Casa di Giulietta) and of course the fabulous Verona Arena and Cathedral.
Just being in Verona itself on new years eve would be a worthwhile experience, with the Christmas lights still on display throughout the streets, and parties and celebrations taking place in all of the local bars and restaurants.
The main focus of the party is the famous and iconic Piazza Bra, where there is usually live music throughout the evening by local bands and singers before the spectacular fireworks at midnight, with the fantastic backdrop of the arena adding to the spectacle.
If you're looking for prime viewing points but would prefer to be away from the main crowds in the piazza itself then consider heading up to the top of the Torre dei Lamberti, which stays open late on new years eve to help accommodate the increased tourist crowds.
Alternatively, if you don't kind a steep walk the areas around the Museo Archeologico are just a little way out of town but offer fantastic skyline views so you can watch the fireworks right across the region.
There are some great hotels to choose from in Verona, with most of the larger locations also hosting their own ne wyears eve parties. If you can find a hotel located close to Piazza Bra there's also a good chance of some prime fireworks views.
Top recommended places include Palazza Victoria, Hotel Accademia, Il Relais, the Escalus Suites Luxury apartments and The Gentleman of Verona.
For hotels, apartments and guest houses for new years eve, you can book all the top Verona new years eve hotels here.
If you would prefer to dine in Verona itself, either for a quiet evening with your friends or before heading out to one of the many parties then Verona offers plenty of choice.
Top recommended restaurants include L'Evangelista RIstorante & Enoteca, Casa Perbellini, Dari RIstorante, Ristorante Maffei, Antica Torretta and La Canonica. Verona is a great place for vegan dining options these days too - I can personally recommend the pizza at Ristorante Pizzeria La Lanterna.
See the full range of Verona eateries here.
There's no real substitute for being there in person, but if you can't make it, the Verona Municipality have some excellent live webcam views in key locations including the Castelvecchio, the Piazza dei Signori and at Juliet's House.
Your best options to watch the NYE party and midnight fireworks is probably the camera located right in the Piazza Bra - you can see the full range of live streamnig Verona webcams here:
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