Age
0+
Group size
1-6
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
About this experience
Verona is famous not only for love stories. Above all, here for 125 years ruled the mighty dynasty of the Scaligeri (della Scala). During their rule, Verona turned into a city-state - one of the most prosperous in Europe. And in the castles of the della Scala, such grand intrigues unfolded that they are still exciting to explore! This is what we will do on a walk through the main locations of the action.
What to expect
- Piazza delle Erbe, where there are many medieval buildings: the trading exchange (founded by the dynasty's founder Mastino I della Scala); the house of Mazzanti (where Mastino's brother Alberto lived); the tower erected by Cansignorio della Scala; the fountain of the Verona Madonna; the Capitol - a place for public executions.
- Place of Mastino I's murder
- Piazza dei Signori, built during the Scaligeri rule
- Castelvecchio Castle, where Dante Alighieri and Giotto found shelter and Marco Polo visited
- Scaliger Tombs - the family cemetery where sarcophagi hide many secrets, including mystical ones
- Discoveries in the sarcophagus of Cangrande I - the most outstanding ruler of Verona
- Gothic church of St. Anastasia, financed by the Scaligeri and Castelbarco
- Porta Borsari - a medieval customs house where entering merchants paid tribute
- Castelvecchio Castle - the refuge of Cangrande II, known as the Mad One by the people
- Church of Santa Maria della Scala, gifted to the city by Cangrande I
- Juliet's courtyard and Romeo's house - their love story unfolds during the rule of Bartolomeo della Scala
You will learn:
- Why the Pope excommunicated the city residents and at what bloody price Mastino I della Scala managed to obtain forgiveness
- Why Saint Peter of Verona went down in history as the most ferocious inquisitor
- Why the rulers of Verona had dog names
- Where the Milanese La Scala Theatre got its name
We will also talk about:
- Palace intrigues of the della Scala, poisonings, and murders
- Love for astrology and mysticism
- Medieval life and city laws
And much more!
Organizational Details
Entrance to the church of St. Anastasia is an additional fee - €4 per person.
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