维罗纳 (Wéiluónà): Verona (city in northern Italy)

Verona is best known to Chinese readers through Shakespeare's 《罗密欧与朱丽叶》 (Romeo and Juliet). The city's Roman amphitheater (Arena di Verona) and the so-called 'Juliet's balcony' are major tourist sites.

In Pop Culture

罗密欧与朱丽叶 Luómì'ōu yǔ Zhūlìyè

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare's tragedy is set in Verona; the city heavily markets its 'Juliet's house' to tourists.

Stroke Order

维 wéi

罗 luó

纳 nà

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