Loggia di Frà Giocondo, Verona

Name: Loggia di Frà Giocondo
Address: Piazza Dei Signori 5, Verona, 37121, Italy

#87 among attractions in Verona

Historical place, Monuments and statues

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The loggia of the Council, also known as the loggia of Fra Giocondo after the humanist friar Giovanni Giocondo, who was long believed to be the designer of the building, is a significant episode of Veronese architecture in the second half of the 15th century. The loggia, which is located in Piazza dei Signori in the heart of Verona, was a representative building commissioned by the mayors of the municipality for the sessions of the patriarchal Council, and currently houses the offices of the Province of Verona.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°26'37"N, 10°59'53"E

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Piazza Dei Signori 5Centro Storico (Città Antica)Verona 37121 Italy

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Loggia di Frà Giocondo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza delle Erbe, Verona Cathedral, Sant'Anastasia, Torre dei Lamberti.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Loggia di Frà Giocondo?

Nearby attractions include Piazza dei Signori, Verona (1 min walk), Palazzo del Podestà, Verona (1 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria Antica, Verona (2 min walk), Arche Scaligere, Verona (2 min walk).

How to get to Loggia di Frà Giocondo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Loggia di Frà Giocondo:

Bus

Via Garibaldi, 4 • Lines: 70, 96, 97 (3 min walk)
P.za Viviani 10 • Lines: 70, 96, 97 (3 min walk)

Train

Verona Porta Vescovo (30 min walk)
Verona Porta Nuova (33 min walk)