Piazza delle Erbe, Verona

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Lamberti Tower
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catherineneill 235 reviews

In the Piazza della Erbe you will find the Lamberti tower standing at almost 85 metres high. You can climb it if you're game or spend about a euro and take the lift. Either way its most definately worth it for a shot of the panoroma of medieval verona and beyond. Definately recommended. Unfortunately I didn't take pics but you should!

Updated May 6, 2011

Address: Piazza della Erbe

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Piazza delle Erbe - more charming and quieter!
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catherineneill 235 reviews

If there are too many tourists in the Piazza Bra (and I can imagine in the summer this will be the case) you should go to the more relaxed Piazza delle Erbe.

Some of the buildings in this square boast some lovely frescoes on their walls, and there are medieval and baroque buildings to look at too.

But you might not even look up to the buildings above as there's sure to be a nice atmosphere on the ground in one of the bars evening or morning - grab an espresso or an evening drink and listen to the fountain

Written May 6, 2011

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The heart of Verona
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In the days of the Roman empire, the area where Piazza delle Erbe now stands was known as Verona's "forum": it was a popular marketplace and was of great social importance. One could say that things haven't changed all that much over the years - between the souvenir stalls that stand in the center of the piazza, it's still possible to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Both locals and visitors enjoy stopping by one of the piazza's terraces to share news and stories over drinks and food, while social and political ideas are still being debated (there was a small protest about the price of water one evening).

The architecture of the buildings surrounding the piazza is very interesting - the Palazzo Maffei is especially nice, as are some of the buildings decorated by fading frescoes. There are also some statues of historical importance, including that of St. Mark's lion, a symbol of Verona's part in the Venitian empire, and the fountain that features a 2000-year-old Roman statue that has become known as "Madonna Veronna".

Updated Jun 13, 2010

Address: Piazza delle Erbe

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Like Mantua, Verona has a central square, or piazza, named for the herbs that grow in the region. The Piazza della Erbe was originally the Roman forum, now the central marketplace. Surrounded by shops, cafes, and bars, this is Verona's main gathering place. The Tower Lamberti stands over the square.

Written Jan 19, 2010

Website: http://www.seeitalia.com/verona/sightseeing/piazza_delle_erbe.htm

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Torre dei Lamberti
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Torre dei Lamberti
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With its 274ft, this is the tallest building in Verona.

It was begun in 1172 and completed in 1464 with the construction of the octagonal belfry.

Inside, there are two ancient bells called the Rengo and the Marangona.

Updated Jul 27, 2009

Address: Piazza delle Erbe, 2

Website: http://www.verona.com/en/Guida-Verona/Torre-dei-Lamberti/

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Piazza Erbe
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This square has hosted a marketplace for more than 2,000 years! It is named after the city's old herb market. Even now you can buy many kinds of produce as well as the regions breads, wines, etc. It is also a good place to browse for souvenirs, some of which are handmade locally.

Written Jan 9, 2009

Address: Piazza Erbe

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Wonderful square
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This was the home of the Forum for Roman times, and still center of city activity toady for politics and economy. The fountain is called Madonna Verona constructed in 1368, and the Gardello tower is from the 14th century. The main square is now a mix of cheap items and food stuff to sell tourists, and it is tacky to say the least. They need to take it back to the heritage it deserves. There are many renowned palaces called Mazzanti (14th Cen), Maffiei (17th Cent), Mercanti (1301)and Comune that leads into Torre Lamberti.

Updated Jun 1, 2008

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Market Square (or the square of herbs) occupies a good part of the area of Verona’s Roman Court, where the Maximum Decuman and Maximum Cardo intersected. Through the centuries, the square has been the centre of the city’s political and economic life.
The square is surrounded by buildings and monuments that have marked the history of Verona.

Written Aug 6, 2007

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Mercato Vecchio
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The inner courtyard of the Palazzo del Comune is usually called the Mercato Vecchio.

The stairway called Scala della Ragione can be found in the courtyard.

From here you can take the lift to reach the top of the Lamberti Tower.

Written Jun 16, 2007

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The Former Roman Forum
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DropsOfJupiter 11 reviews

The Forum, centre of city life during Roman times, was situated here. The Piazza delle Erbe has continued to fill this same role for centuries: meeting place, home to the market, and also home to the city's administration.
The centre of the square contains the monuments that symbolise the different rulers of Verona: the most famous is the fountain, built using a Roman statue during Scaligeri rule and later known as the "Madonna Verona". On the far side of the square are the 14th century Gardello Tower and the Baroque Palazzo Maffei. The courtyard of the Palazzo del Comune leads on to the Lamberti Tower with its suggestive panoramic views over the city.
You can also find many venders selling their goods; carnaval mask; Romeo & Juliet souviners; and many name brand knock-off. The square is full of life, color and a great place to just set back and watch the surroundings.

Updated Feb 20, 2007

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