Verona: Historical Place

Places and attractions in the Historical place category

Museo di Castelvecchio

Nestled within the heart of Verona, the Museo di Castelvecchio stands as a testament to the city's rich artistic and military history. This remarkable museum, housed in a grand medieval castle, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the past, showcasing a diverse...

Ponte Scaligero

Reconstructed 1350s bridge with arches The Ponte Scaligero, also known as the Castelvecchio Bridge, is an iconic landmark in the historic city of Verona, Italy. This fortified bridge spans the Adige River and was built in the 14th century by Cangrande II della Scala, a ruler of the Scaliger dynasty, hence...

Verona Cathedral

Grand cathedral with Titian artwork Verona Cathedral, known locally as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare, stands as an architectural gem in the heart of Verona, Italy. This Roman Catholic cathedral, with its origins dating back to the 12th century, is an emblem of religious significance...

Sant'Anastasia

Gothic artworks in a 13th-century church Nestled within the historic city of Verona, Italy, Sant'Anastasia is a majestic church that stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This gothic structure, which is the largest church in Verona, dates back to the late 13th century...

Teatro Romano

Nestled in the heart of Verona, Italy, the Teatro Romano stands as a testament to the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture and cultural life. This ancient theatre, a historical gem dating back to the late 1st century B.C., offers a breathtaking glimpse into the past...

Palazzo Canossa

16th-century palace and home to a saint Nestled in the heart of Verona, Italy, the Palazzo Canossa stands as a testament to the grandeur of Italian Renaissance architecture. This opulent palace, situated just a stone's throw from the city's bustling Piazza delle Erbe, is an emblem of the city's rich cultural...

Castelvecchio

Art/decorative art in medieval castle Nestled in the heart of Verona, Italy, Castelvecchio stands as a formidable example of medieval architecture and a historic emblem of the city's storied past. This impressive castle, constructed in the 14th century, was built by the ruling Scaliger family, who were the...

Casa di Giulietta

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Arche Scaligere

Intricate Gothic funerary monument Nestled in the heart of Verona, a city steeped in history and romance, the Arche Scaligere stand as a testament to the grandeur of the Scaligeri dynasty, which ruled the city during the Middle Ages. This group of five elaborate Gothic funerary monuments is dedicated...

Porta Leoni

Porta Leoni is an ancient Roman gate in Verona, northern Italy. The gate was built during the Roman Republic by P. Valerius, Q. Caecilius, Q. Servilius and P. Cornelius, and restructured in imperial times. It was connected to the road which led to Bologna and Aquileia. The original Roman name is unknown.

Porta Borsari

Ancient, arched entrance to the city Porta Borsari is an ancient Roman gate in Verona, northern Italy. It dates to the 1st century AD, though it was most likely built over a pre-existing gate from the 1st century BC.

Palazzo Maffei

Palazzo Maffei is a historical palace in Verona, northern Italy, on the north-western side of Piazza delle Erbe.

Castel San Pietro

The castel San Pietro erarial barracks or more simply castel San Pietro, originally called Aerarialcasernen Castel San Pietro, is a military building located on the San Pietro hill in Verona, in an elevated spot with a wide panoramic view of the...

Santissima Trinità

The Church of the Santissima Trinità is a Romanesque style, Roman Catholic church in Verona, region of Veneto, Italy.

Domus Mercatorum

The Domus Mercatorum or Casa dei Mercanti is a medieval edifice at Piazza delle Erbe in Verona, northern Italy. During the Middle Ages it was home to the Casa dei Mercanti, the guild of the city's merchants, while today is home to the Banca Popolare di Verona.