The term “Bra” is derived from the German word “breit,” meaning wide. It refers to a wide square located in front of the city gates, and to this day it serves as the entrance square to Verona’s old town, featuring several interesting points. You can’t miss the prominent arena, the small public garden nearby where stands a statue of Vittorio Emanuele, King of Italy, riding a horse, his face turned toward a building with a plaque engraved with Garibaldi’s unification motto: “Rome or Death.” Garibaldi gave a speech from this building that stirred the crowds. The square is full of restaurants and cafés, and it’s recommended to stop at one of them, relax, look out over the square, and enjoy a cup of coffee or a typical spritz drink.