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Piazza dei Signori

  • August 14, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
Piazza dei Signori

A narrow street connects Piazza Erbe with Piazza dei Signori. Strange arch separates the squares. It is called Arco della Coste (the Rib Arch) named after the whale’s rib hung beneath. As the legend goes, the rib will fall on the first ‘just’ person to walk beneath it. It has never fallen, not even on various popes, not talking about us mortals. On the left-hand side you first encounter the façade of the Domus Nova, a Venetian style building from the 17th century. A monument with Dante's statue stands in the center of the square, to remind us of the poet's period in exile. The Renaissance-style Loggia del Consiglio is the most elegant and distinctive of all the buildings in the square. It is also called the Loggia di Fra' Giocondo, because its design is traditionally attributed to a Veronese monk. The statues above the loggia’s cornice represent famous Roman citizens born in Verona - Catullus Pliny, Macer, Vitruvius and Cornelius Nepos. Palazzo del Capitano was the home of the Verona’s military commanders. At the end of the square is the Palazzo degli Scaligeri, originally a 13th century building, the or Della Scalla (Scaligeri ) family ruled Verona from 1260 to 1387. In the courtyard behind the Arche Scaligere visitors can see the bizarre tombs of the Della Scala family. The tombs are easily visible through thy wrought-iron fence that incorporates the ladder – emblem of the family name (della scala means “the ladder steps”).

From journal Delightful Verona

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Piazza dei Signori

  • April 3, 2002
  • Rated 3 of 5 by gosusan from San Francisco, California
Piazza dei Signori

This Piazza is lined with palazzi of the former ruling families of Verona, many of which are bedecked with statues of famous men, hence the name "dei signori." Of course, the grandest of these luminaries is Dante, whose stern statue stands in the center of the square.

Notice the frescos on the Loggia del Consiglio, somewhat restored from the Renaissance. Enjoy the signature fish-tail battlements of the Scaligeri palace. The facades of the Palazzo del Capitano and Palazzo della Ragione (palace of reason, or justice court) are also noteworthy. Also not to be missed is the archeological cutaway to the old Roman street that led to here. It would be easier to drive than some of the city's present day picoli vicoli.

Grand arched entrances lead in and out of this square, the most notable of which is Arco della Costa, so named for the whale rib that hangs high above. This arch connects Piazza dei Signori with Piazza dell'Erbe, and is mentioned as a meeting place in Romeo and Juiliet.

From here, one is within spitting distance of the Arche Scaligeri and Torre dei Lamberti. There are a couple caffes that line the square, such as Caffe Dante Ristoratore. Grab a table outside for a wonderful al fresco lunch.

From journal Verona: La Citta d'Amore

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