Landmarks

Lamberti Tower

Name: Lamberti Tower
Address: 1 Via della Costa, Verona, Veneto, IT

103 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Maria Vittoria

August 11, 2016

Climb the 84m-high (276ft) medieval Torre dei Lamberti for spectacular views across Verona. A lift will take you most of the way, but the last few storeys must be done under your own puff. Tickets also allow entry to the adjoining Galleria d'Arte Moderna Achille Forti, home to a fascinating collection of regional contemporary art from the 19th century to the present day.

Mathia

November 13, 2019

Begun in the twelfth century and several times raised, since 1464 is the highest tower in Verona. From the panoramic belfry, accessible by a long flight of stairs or using an elevator. you can enjoy a breathtaking view that branches off from the city center up to the surrounding mountains. On the north-east of Piazza delle Erbe and Roman Palazzo della Ragione is dominated by an imposing tower, with its 84 meters of height seems to oversee a fatherly watch over the square and traders working for it. And 'Tower of the City, better known as Lamberti Tower in memory of the powerful family from Verona who had it built. Its construction began in 1172 following the Romanesque style typical of the era and even today visible in the lower part, made of brick alternating with tuff. Over the centuries it has undergone various elevations, in a series of materials and styles always in tune with each other happily, until 1464 when, with the addition of an octagonal belfry above the windows three-mullioned windows has become the highest tower in Verona. A final intervention at the end of the eighteenth century to enter the clock still running and visible from Piazza Bra. Inside already in 1295 had been placed both bells, rintoccando hours, regulating the pace of city life: the Rengo and Marangona. The Rengo was the largest and was used to call people to gather during the most important moments of city life or to give the alarm in case of danger for the city. The Marangona (from "joiner" in Veronese dialect means carpenter) was used to scan the working hours of the artisans of the city center and gave the alarm if there was a fire.

Silvia

June 29, 2022

The tower of the two faces. During the day with its 83 m high it offers a breathtaking view of the city, in the evening it is famous for exclusive events