Torre dei Lamberti & Piazza dei Signori
Torre dei Lamberti
Verona's tallest medieval tower, at about 84 m, reached by lift or 368 steps, with views over the red-roofed old town and the Adige River.
Torre dei Lamberti was begun in 1172. After being struck by lightning and remodelled, its upper section became an octagon of white marble. It stands about 84 m high, making it Verona's tallest building. Its two bells still ring the hours, and the great bell 'Rengo' was once used to summon the citizens' assembly or to raise the alarm. A lift takes you most of the way up, and a short stair leads to the observation deck. Alternatively, you can climb all 368 steps. The view takes in Piazza delle Erbe, the Arena, the bend of the Adige and the distant Alpine foothills, and it is especially lovely at sunset. At the base of the tower stands the Palazzo della Ragione, with its 'Marble Staircase' and the GAM modern art museum. The neighbouring Piazza dei Signori has a calmer atmosphere. In its centre stands a statue of Dante, who was sheltered by the Scaliger family during his exile, and nearby are the Gothic Scaliger Tombs (Arche Scaligere). Admission is about ten euros or less (included in the Verona Card; check the official website).
Opening hours
Approx. daily 10:00–18:00 (extended on weekends; per official website)
Nearby sights
- Piazza delle Erbe
- Scaliger Tombs (Arche Scaligere)
- Juliet's House
- Via Mazzini
- Basilica of Sant'Anastasia
- Verona Cathedral (Duomo)
- San Fermo Maggiore
- Porta Borsari & Corso Porta Borsari