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A Hunt Around Verona

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Mikhaila

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While in Verona, like Zoe, I decided to make a Hunt. It is run on the app Huntzz and is a virtual treasure hunt. There are clues to follow around the city, and when the right answer is chosen, information is given on the building, monument or site that you are seeing. .

The first place on the hunt is the Arena di Verona.

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Next, the Piazza Bra.

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King Vittorio Emanuele II
King Vittorio Emanuele II

The third location is the Via Mazzini.

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The Via Mazzini
A former palace above a store

After the Via Mazzini, we visited the Casa di Giulietta, or Juliet’s house.

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the balcony of Juliet
The statue of Juliet in the courtyard
The names on the wall

The next location on the hunt is located in the square in front of the Palazzo Maffei.

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The symbol of Venice
The old Tribune

From the Palazzo, we head to the Piazza dei Signori.

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The statue of Dante
The inscription on the pedestal

Our next location is the Scaliger tomb.

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The next place on the hunt is the Porta Borsari.

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Porta Borsari
Porta Borsari

After leaving the gate, we will go to the Ponte Scaligero behind the Castelvecchio.

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The Ponte Scaligero


Our final destination is inside the Castelvecchio.

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The castle courtyard
A well in the entrance gate

This project was a lot of fun, and it has shown me how simple app- development can be.  Maybe it could be my future job!

 

 

About the Author

Mikhaila recently graduated from the University of Western Ontario in Canada studying Biology and Computer Science. In her program, she enjoyed all kinds of lab work, especially when it involved going into the field to collect specimens. Mikhaila loves singing and music and was part of her university’s acapella club for a few years! In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing the ukulele, and listening to comedy podcasts. Mikhaila is excited for more new travelling experiences!

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8 responses to “A Hunt Around Verona”

  1. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Happy Thanksgiving.

    1. Mikhaila Avatar
      Mikhaila

      Hello Karen,

      We wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving as well! We’ll be celebrating on the other side of the world and will be sending our good thoughts to you.

  2. Harriet Johnston Avatar
    Harriet Johnston

    Hey Mikhaila,
    That sounds really fun…I’m going to try that App next time I go on a trip. You guys are really having some awesome and inspiring experiences. Thanks for all the updates!
    Harriet

    1. Mikhaila Avatar
      Mikhaila

      Hi Harriet,

      The app makes it really easy to create your own hunt in any place around the world. I would suggest doing it on a mobile device (iPad, phone, iPod, tablet, etc.) so that you can set the locations of the clues while you are there. I’m glad to hear that we are inspiring you; that is one of the things that our trip is trying to accomplish.

  3. Baba Avatar
    Baba

    Hello Mikhaila,
    I Love all the historical tidbits on the treasure hunt! Did you count the number of band aids on the wall? One of my favourite poets is Dante! I enjoyed all the beautiful squares and the marble walk way! Thanks for all the great info. Love Baba

    1. Mikhaila Avatar
      Mikhaila

      Hello Baba,

      If I had tried to count the bandaids, I’d still be there right now! I too love all the squares in Verona which I have seen all around Italy.

  4. Kim G Avatar
    Kim G

    Maybe we can find a treasure hunt for when we are in Grenoble together?

    1. Mikhaila Avatar
      Mikhaila

      Hi Kim,

      Next time you come and visit, we can make one together! 🙂