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The Scaligeri tombs: Look up to see the "Arche Saligere"
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    • effeti
  • By effeti on December 29, 2005
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    • A partial view of the Arche from a near building - Verona
    A partial view of the
    Arche from a near
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    The Scala family, also referred as "Scaligeri" were the lords of Verona in the middle age. Their monumental tombs are known as "Arche Scaligere" , surmounted by rich Gothic canopies works.
    Every monumental tomb is topped by the statue of the lord resting in it.
    recently, scientist opened the grave of Cangrande, the famous Scaligero that Dante placed in its Divina Commedia, and examined the body, to clear if some ancient rumors were exact.
    The body was found in good condition (well, for its 7 centuries) and even with remains of the robes.
    But modern laboratory analisys were able to determine that he was really murdered with "digitalis" (an herb affecting heart rithm) like someone suspected at the time. His fisician is the suspect n. #1, but he doesn't risks a trial

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  • Address: Via Arche Scaligere
  • Directions: City center, a few meters towards north-east from Piazza dei Signori (also referred to like Piazza dante) and Piazza Erbe
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    The Scaligeri tombs: Arche Scaligere
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    • montezaro
  • Updated By montezaro on June 6, 2004
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    • Arche Scaligere - Verona
    Arche Scaligere
    by montezaro
    The Scaligeri cemetery is situated inside a fence with a beautiful wrought iron gate that is decorated with the coat of arms of the Scala family. Here you can see the three splendid arches built for Cangrande I, Mastino II and Cansignorio.
    The original satues of Cangrande and Mastino II have been moved for safekeeping, nowadays the statue of Cangrande can be seen at Castelvecchio Museum.

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  • Address: Piazza Indipedenza
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    The Scaligeri tombs: Scaligeri Family's Tombs
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    • Azhut
  • Updated By Azhut on May 14, 2005
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    • Scaligeri Tombs - Verona
    Scaligeri Tombs
    by Azhut
    Arche Scaligere are among the most distinguished monuments of gothic art in Verona. As early as the end of the XVI century the Arche presented serious problems of conversations. Arche are the work of various sculptors.

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  • Directions: Close to Piazza Dante
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    The Scaligeri tombs: the solid iron-fence of the Scalligeri tombs
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  • Updated By globetrott on May 11, 2005
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    the Scalligeri tombs
    by globetrott
    The solid Iron-fence around the Scalligerie-tombs dates back to the 14th century and is still the one that you see today.
    I took my picture through that fence and when you click on my picture, you may see the fine details of one of the 3 pyramids that are part of the tomb.
    Inside the church there are more tombs in the Krypta, but these in the outside are simply the best and most interesting.
    Be there in time ! S.Maria Antica is open to the public :
    daily between 07.30a.m. and 12.30p.m.
    plus 03.30p.m. till 07.00p.m.

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  • Address: Via Maria in Chiav
  • Directions: Santa Maria Antica & Arche Scaligere are in a distance of just about 50 meters behind the Piazza Dante / Piazza dei Signori
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    The Scaligeri tombs: Arche scaligere
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    • Azhut
  • Updated By Azhut on May 17, 2005
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    • A view of Arche scaligere - Verona
    A view of Arche scaligere
    by Azhut
    Arche Scaligere are among the most distinguished monuments of gothic art in Verona. As early as the end of the XVI century the Arche presented serious problems of conservation. While a complete restoration of the Arca di Mastino was performed in 1796, it must be remembered that there was a general roject of restoration in 1839.

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    The Scaligeri tombs: Santa Maria Antica & Arche Scaligere
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    • globetrott
  • Updated By globetrott on May 11, 2005
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    • Santa Maria Antica & Arche Scaligere - Verona
    Santa Maria Antica & Arche
    Scaligere
    by globetrott
    There is a small church, called Santa Maria Antica just about 50 meters from Piazza Dante and in front of that church you may see the Arche Scaligere, really interesting tombs of the Scaligers, a dynasty of noble governors, who made Verona sucessful in trading and economy after the 13th century.
    The oldest of these various tombs dates back to the year 1329.

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  • Address: Via Maria in Chiav
  • Directions: Santa Maria Antica & Arche Scaligere are in a distance of just about 50 meters behind the Piazza Dante / Piazza dei Signori
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    The Scaligeri tombs: the tombs of the scaligeri
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    • doug48
  • By doug48 on August 23, 2006
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    tombs of the scaligeri
    by doug48
    located next to the church of santa maria antica are the tombs of the scaligeri. the scaligeri family were the rulers of verona in the middle ages. what makes these tombs interesting is that they are located outside and not in the church.

  • Address: via arche scaligeri
  • Directions: central verona
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    The Scaligeri tombs: Eery Era - But Remembered
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    • BruceDunning
  • Updated By BruceDunning on May 23, 2009
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    • View of the arch coming into the square - Verona
    View of the arch coming
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    The Scaligeri family members are entombed at Arche Scalgeri, in a little square by the Municipal Council building. Alongside is a small church called Santa Maria Antica, where they held the final ceremonies, and today you can enter and is has antiquities of the times 700 years ago. The three arches were built for the main three famed ones, and Congrande (big Dog from 1329) was the most known. The biggest tomb in the front is of Mostino II from 1340. Each tomb is capped with a statue of themselves. The wrought iron fence is from mid 1300's. The tombs numerous and artistic Gothic canopies are to cherish in memory coming back home with. It is coming into the Piazza Dei Signori area for location. Santa Maria Antiqua, is also an exhibition place for special showings and holds other crypts. The wrought iron fence with the family coat of arms is also a site to behold. The tombs became a part of the life in late 14th century and the outside ones are three, with others in the church.
    Open 9:30-19:30 Jan through September for inside.

  • Address: Via Della Arche Scaligeri
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    The Scaligeri tombs: Three Arches
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  • By sandysmith on August 21, 2003
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    arches
    by sandysmith
    As well as several sarcophagi, we find the three splendid arches built for Cangrande I, Mastino II and Cansignorio, by artists from different areas. The original horseback statues of Cangrande and Mastino II have been moved for safekeeping (the statue of Cangrande is on display at Castelvecchio Museum now).

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    The Scaligeri tombs: Monuments to a Dynasty
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  • Updated By alucas on April 17, 2006
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    • The Scaligeri Tombs - Verona
    The Scaligeri Tombs
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    This is a collection of tombs of the della Scala family, who ruled Verona in the latter part of the 13th and early 14th centuries. Like many of the rulers of this period of Italian history, the della Scala were ruthless rulers, but at the same time were patrons of the arts. There are three main tombs, each surmounted with grand carved gothic statues, and I believe 6 others, all surrounded by a high wrought iron fence. Both the fence and some of the statuary repeats the family motive - a ladder.

    There was a lot of restoration work going on in this part of the city during our visit, and the nearby Palazzo della Ragione with its famous staircase was closed.

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  • Address: Via Santa Maria Antica
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