Scaliger Tombs

The Scaliger Tombs sit against the church of Santa Maria Antica and are an ornate, almost theatrical group of Gothic funerary monuments honoring Verona’s ruling Scaliger family. Each tomb is a sculpted canopy of pinnacles, spires, and carved figures—like miniature churches lifted above the sarcophagi—so they read as both powerful political statements and exquisite works of sculpture.

Visiting is quick but rewarding: the site’s intimate scale lets you study the carved reliefs, effigies, and heraldic symbols up close while imagining the city’s past pomp and rivalry. It’s conveniently close to other central sights, so it fits easily into a short walking route, and it’s especially pleasant in the softer light of morning or late afternoon when shadows bring out the sculptural depth.

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Other Sights

Arena di Verona

Giardino Giusti

Torre dei Lamberti

Ponte di Castelvecchio

Piazza dei Signori

Piazzale Castel San Pietro

Piazza Bra

Piazza delle Erbe

Verona

Verona feels like a storybook town where Roman stones and medieval towers sit comfortably beside lively cafés and modern boutiques. Start at the Arena, a remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheater that still hosts operas and concerts in summer—there’s something magical about hearing music under the open sky with the old stone glowing at sunset. Wander out…