During the time of republican Rome, this place was outside the city walls. It was only in the first century A.D. that life began here with the construction of the amphitheater. And life is a market. At the same time, it was not an ordinary food market, but a market for hay, grain and wood. For many centuries, there was only an amphitheater and a new city wall around the perimeter of the square, of which only Portone della Bra and the pentagonal Torre Pentagon remained. The square began to acquire modern outlines with the construction of palaces. The neoclassical Barbieri Palace was built in 1836-48. The colorful multi-colored houses forming Liston Boulevard on the west side of Piazza Bra were built in the XV-XVIII centuries. The Palazzo della Gran Guardia, which was built for 200 years from the XVII to the XIX century, is now used as an exhibition center. Since the end of the 19th century, a green square has been laid out in the center of the square, which has a fountain, a monument to Vittorio Emanuel II and a public toilet. The square enlivens the square, but on the other hand makes it impossible to perceive it as a single ensemble.

During the 3 nights we stayed in Verona, we walked by this piazza countless times. It is next to the Verona Arena, with beautiful colored buildings. We took in a couple of dinners here, always rely on reviews so we would find quality places. That strategy worked well as our dinners were excellent all the way around. We enjoyed the space of this piazza. Very grand. Walked across to enjoy the small park with a fountain and interesting statues. It is also near the old city wall. Great public space.

This is the largest and most open piazza in Verona. It is surrounded by colorful buildings that date from the 15th to 18th centuries, and well preserved Roman Walls. In the center there is a small garden with a fountain and statues. It is very near the Roman arena. Its many cafes and restaurants provide many choices for dining or just people watching.

Impressive start to our visit to Verona as we entered the square through the huge arch . Very pretty buildings all preserved well , and of course the arena dominating . The fountain and gardens in the middle add charm

Piazza Bra is the vast square nearest to the railway station entered through an arch en losing the Roman arena where operatic performances are given in the summer. Its name is a derivation of the German word ‘breit’ meaning broad or wide. Its beauty is enhanced by gardens and fountains. On our visit it was flooded by scouts and guides attending a national convention.