3-Day Verona Heritage Journey Through Roman Verona & Africa’s Hidden Legacy

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Hidden Layers of History

Explore Verona beyond its Roman walls. This journey reveals the overlooked African stories woven into the city’s ancient past, offering a richer, more connected view of history.

Saint Zeno’s Legacy

Meet Saint Zeno, Verona’s African-Italian patron saint. His life and legacy reflect the deep spiritual and cultural ties between Africa and Europe that still inspire today.

The Living Diaspora

Walk with today’s African community in Verona. Through stories, shared spaces, and local voices, experience how the diaspora continues to shape the city’s identity.

Duration

4 Days – 2 Nights

Tour Type

Daily tour and visit

Group Size

Between 10 to 50 people

Languages

English + local translation

Trip details

  • Airport pickup: Included
  • Extra Security: Included
  • Experience tour guide: Included
  • Breakfast: Included
  • Dinner: Included
  • Places to visit: Included
  • Accommodation: Included
  • Visa: Not included
  • Airline ticket: Not included 

Why This Journey Matters to You

This journey matters because it offers the African diaspora—and those eager to understand its legacy—a rare chance to see themselves in European history, not as outsiders, but as integral contributors.

By uncovering hidden narratives, honoring figures like Saint Zeno, and connecting with today’s African community in Verona, participants gain a deeper sense of identity, belonging, and pride.

It’s a transformative experience that reclaims history, strengthens cultural roots, and inspires a renewed connection to a shared global heritage.

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Trip Highlights at a Glance

1. Walk Through Ancient Verona with a New Lens
Explore Roman landmarks like the Arena and Piazza delle Erbe while uncovering Africa’s often-overlooked role in shaping empire, trade, and migration.

2. Rediscover Saint Zeno, Verona’s African Patron Saint
Visit the Basilica of San Zeno and dive into the powerful story of a spiritual leader of African origin who remains central to Verona’s identity.

3. Reflect on Identity Through Creative Expression
Participate in an interactive workshop blending history, spirituality, and personal reflection—led by scholars and rooted in storytelling and self-discovery.

Why This Journey Matters

4.Experience African Presence in Modern Verona
Stroll through Veronetta, a diverse neighborhood rich in cultural memory, and engage in a spoken word or storytelling circle that connects past to present.

5. Taste Heritage Through Culinary Fusion
Join a hands-on cooking class that blends Northern Italian and African cuisines, turning food into a living narrative of migration and cultural exchange.

6. End with a Personal Heritage Statement
Conclude your journey by crafting a personal reflection, poem, or journal entry—capturing what you’ve learned and how your perspective has transformed.

Trip Itinerary

Morning:

We begin in the historic heart of Verona, exploring the Roman Arena, Roman therter, Piazza delle Erbe, and Porta Borsari—not just as monuments, but as living storytellers. Expert guides bring ancient Verona to life, focusing on its role as a crossroads of cultures, trade, and migration.

Afternoon:

We shift perspective: participants join a guided reflection session to explore Africa’s role in the Roman world—in millitary, in traders, and in spirituality. This sets the stage for reinterpreting the history we thought we knew.

Evening:

Welcome dinner featuring Verona-inspired cuisine with African touches. A space for sharing intentions and forming connections.

Morning:

We journey to the Basilica of San Zeno, one of Verona’s spiritual and architectural treasures. Here, we dive into the life of St. Zeno—bishop, miracle worker, and of his African origin. We explore what it means to have an African at the core of Verona’s spiritual heritage.

Afternoon:

Interactive workshop: “San Zeno and Me.” Participants journal, draw, or speak their reflections on identity, spirituality, and belonging. A local historian or theologian joins the session to deepen the conversation.

Evening:

Evening walk through Veronetta, reflecting on the visible and invisible traces of African presence, past and present. Optional spoken word or storytelling circle to close the day.

Morning:

Cultural blending in action: Participants engage in a cooking class combining Northern Italian and African dishes, transforming food into an instrument of cultural expression. This is not just food—it’s the story of movement, memory, and transformation.

Afternoon:

Final gathering: Each participant creates a “Heritage Statement”—a short personal reflection, poem, or journal entry capturing what they’re taking home.

Evening:

Closing ceremony and shared dinner. We celebrate not just what we’ve learned—but who we’ve become along the way

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