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Verona

facts in brief


Part of Sebastian Munster map, 1550
Part of Sebastian Munster map, 1550






Facts in brief:

Founded by Euganei or Raeti; was Roman colony; occupied by Ostrogoths under Theoderic 489; captured by Charlemagne 774; independent commune from 12th cen.; held by Venice 1405-1797; ceded to Austria by Napoleon; united to Kingdom of Italy 1866.

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