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Lookout · Verona, Vêneto
Torre dei Lamberti
Medieval tower 84 meters high next to Piazza delle Erbe, with an elevator and stairs to the top, offering views of the historic center, the river Ádige and the surrounding hills.
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About Torre dei Lamberti
The Torre dei Lamberti began to be built in 1172 by the family of the same name. The lower, older part alternates bands of brick and tuff stone. A lightning strike destroyed the top in 1403, and the reconstruction, completed around 1464, gave the tower an octagonal bell chamber with Gothic windows.
Up there are two bells from 1295 that still exist: the Rengo, the larger bell, which summoned the city council and the soldiers, and the Marangona, the smaller bell, which warned of fires and marked the beginning and end of the working day. The clock was added at the end of the 18th century.
The tower has been open to the public since 1972. An elevator climbs most of the way, and the rest is by steps. From the top, at 84 meters, the view includes Piazza delle Erbe, the Arena, the bends of the Ádige and the Torricelle hills. The entrance is through the courtyard of the Palazzo della Ragione, the Cortile Mercato Vecchio, with its red marble staircase.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes, including the climb and time at the top.
Best time
On clear days, late in the afternoon when the light strikes the rooftops. Check the closing time before you go.
How to get there
The entrance is at the Cortile Mercato Vecchio, the courtyard of the Palazzo della Ragione, between Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori.
Tip
Even with an elevator, the final stretch is by stairs. The bells still ring: if you're at the top on the hour, the sound is loud.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Torre dei Lamberti
Does the Torre dei Lamberti have an elevator?
Yes. The elevator covers most of the way, and the final stretch to the viewpoint is by stairs.
Where do you go up the tower?
The entrance is in the courtyard of the Palazzo della Ragione, the Cortile Mercato Vecchio, between Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori.
What can you see from up there?
The entire historic center: Piazza delle Erbe, the Arena, church towers, the Adige river with its bridges, and the hills north of the city.