The province of Verona (Italian: Provincia di Verona) is a province of the region of Veneto in northern Italy. On its northwestern border, Lake Garda—Italy's largest—is divided between Verona and the provinces of Brescia (Lombardy region) and Trentino (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region). Its capital is the city of Verona. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The province has a population of 930,842 in an area of 3,096.39 square kilometres (1,195.52 sq mi) across its 98 municipalities.
The province is cosmopolitan in nature. It is bordered by Italian Tyrol in the north, province of Vicenza and province of Padua in the east, province of Rovigo and province of Mantua in the south, and Lake Garda in the west. From north to south the maximum extent of the province is 50 miles while it is 25 miles from east to west.
William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona, as do some scenes in his play The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Verona attracts many tourists, and the Casa di Giulietta (Juliet Capulet's villa in the play) is an important local visitor attraction.
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Municipalities
The province has 98 municipalities:
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 930,842, of which 49.4% are male, and 50.6% are female. Minors make up 15.2% of the population, and seniors make up 23.9%.
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 14.9% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Romania, Morocco, Moldova, Sri Lanka, and Albania.
Government
Sights
Due to its historic importance, the province boasts a large number of castles, towers, hermitages, monasteries, sanctuaries, and old Romanesque parishes. A regional park is located in Lessinia. Valpolicella is popular for its wines which are made from indigenous techniques. Europe's biggest natural bridge-Ponte di Veja is located in the province. The northern part of the province is mostly hilly, with several rivers, including Tartaro, Caslagnaro and Adige.
Transport
Motorways
Autostrada A4: Turin-Trieste
Autostrada A22: Modena-Brenner Pass
Railway lines
Milan–Venice railway
Brenner Railway
Verona–Bologna railway
Verona–Rovigo railway
Mantua–Monselice railway
Verona–Mantua–Modena railway
Airports
Verona Villafranca Airport