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Verona (Italian pronunciation: [veˈroːna] ( listen); Venetian: Verona, Veròna) is a city on the Adige river in Veneto, Italy, with approximately 265,000 inhabitants and one of the seven provincial capitals of the region. It is the second largest city municipality in the region and the third largest in northeast Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona covers an area of 1,426 km2 (550.58 sq mi) and has a population of 714,274 inhabitants.[1] It is one of the main tourist destinations in northern Italy, owing to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs, shows, and operas, such as the lyrical season in the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans. Three of Shakespeare's plays are set in Verona: Romeo and Juliet, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and The Taming of the Shrew. It is unknown if Shakespeare ever visited Verona or Italy at all, but his plays have lured many visitors to Verona and surrounding cities many times over. The city has been awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO because of its urban structure and architecture. Towns and villages on the lake[edit] The ancient fortified town of Sirmione, located on the south of the lake, is one particularly popular destination, home to the Virgilio & Catullo Spa Complexes, as well as numerous restaurants, bars, hotels, fashion stores and a market. The picturesque Scaliger castle dates from the 13th century. The Roman poet Catullus had a villa here, and visitors can see a ruined Roman spa named the Grotte di Catullo (Grottoes of Catullus) although there is no evidence linking him to this particular building. The sulfur springs at the tip of the peninsula have a reputation for healing catarrhal conditions, particularly those involving the ear. Another popular town is the town of Garda. Garda is approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the more popular town of Verona. Garda's economy is based off tourism.[7] Nearby, there is Gardaland, one of the most famous theme parks in Italy. At the northern end of the lake, the towns of Riva and Torbole are famous for winds that attract people who sail, windsurf & kiteboard. Riva del Garda belonged to the Republic of Venice, the Bishopric of Trent, the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy and later (1815–1918) to the Austro-Hungarian empire. During the Third Italian War of Independence, Riva del Garda was an important supply base for the Austrian navy and was only town on the lake to be taken by Italian forces. Since the end of World War I (3 November 1918), Riva del Garda, with the rest of the Trentino, became part of the Kingdom of Italy. Riva was the terminus for the 24 kilometres (15 miles) long Mori–Arco–Riva railway line, opened in 1891. However, the railway closed in 1936 and the railway terminus has been converted into a restaurant. Geography[edit] Riva del Garda is located at the north-western corner of Lake Garda, approximately 70 metres (230 feet) above sea level. The town is located at the southern edge of the Italian Alps, near the Dolomites. It is bordered by Monte Rocchetta to the west and Monte Brione, 376 metres (1,234 ft) above sea level, to the east.[1] East of Riva del Garda is the village Torbole, bordered by Monte Baldo. Climate[edit] Winters are relatively cold, sunny and with some snow; summers are warm but rarely hot and/or muggy, mainly thanks to the local lake breeze in the afternoon. Demographics[edit] In 1991, the population was recorded as 13,410. The 2001 census listed the population as 14,758. An official estimate in 2004 calculated the population as 15,151.[2] In 2013 it was listed at 15,838.[3] Economy[edit] Tourism is the most important activity of the town. The town is also home to industries such as paper manufacturing. Places of interest[edit] A panoramic image of the Riva del Garda's lakefront The Museo Civico is located in the Rocca, a medieval fortress with quadrangular bastions, placed on the lake, bounded by a canal with drawbridge. It was the fortress of the noble family Scaligeri (1124), who became the Lords of Verona. It was rebuilt several times and it was used by the Austrians as barracks in the 18th century. It is frequently the seat of cultural activities, especially during the summer months. The Communes of Lake Garda Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Veneto Lombardy Trentino Province of Verona Province of Brescia Riva del Garda Nago–Torbole Malcesine Brenzone Torri del Benaco Garda Bardolino Lazise Castelnuovo del Garda Peschiera del Garda Sirmione Desenzano del Garda Lonato Padenghe sul Garda Moniga del Garda Manerba del Garda San Felice del Benaco Salò Gardone Riviera Toscolano-Maderno Gargnano Tignale Tremosine Limone sul Garda Stato Italia Regione Lombardia Lombardia Veneto Veneto Trentino-Alto Adige Trentino-Alto Adige Provincia Brescia Brescia Verona Verona Trento Trento