Due to its good location, Verona had a strategic role during the Roman Empire. Several important wars took place here (in 268 against the Germans, in 312 against Magencio and in 402 against Alarico). It was also a culture center. One of the most famous Roman Poets, Gaius Valerius Catullus, was born in present-day Sirmione, not far from Verona.
We’ll now cross the river and take a closer look at the Roman Theater, which you can see on the top of the hill (left) ...