Torre dei Lamberti

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Torre dei Lamberti is an 84-metre medieval civic clock tower, part of the Palazzo della Ragione on Piazza delle Erbe in Verona’s historic centre.

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Why go

  • Verona’s tallest tower, completed in 1463.
  • An octagonal belfry with tall Gothic stone twin windows.
  • The Rengo bell cast in 1557 still rings here.

Opening hours

Today11:00 – 19:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday11:00 – 19:00
Sunday11:00 – 19:00

What you see

  • A 360-degree panorama over Verona’s historic centre and the Torricelle hills.

Know before you go

  • Enter through the palace courtyard.
  • Reach the viewing platform by stairs or lift.

Interesting facts4

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  1. 37 metres

    The tower originally stood 37 metres tall.

    History – Torre dei Lamberti
  2. Its lower Romanesque section alternates brick and tuff; later additions are distinguishable by materials including marble.

    History – Torre dei Lamberti
  3. Bell ringers also served as custodians, prison guards and lookouts.

    Torre dei Lamberti - Wikipedia
  4. Today’s bell set comprises four bronze bells sounding a harmonic chord; the Consolata bell was excluded and never restored.

    Torre dei Lamberti - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

The tower became part of the Palazzo del Consiglio after the establishment of the Free City. The two bells installed in 1295 gave it the name Torre delle Campane.

  1. 1172Construction began at the request of the Lamberti family.
  2. 1295Marangona marked working hours and warned of fires; Rengo summoned councils and residents to arms.
  3. 1403Lightning struck the tower and brought down its top.
  4. 1448–1464Restoration raised the tower and added newer sections, including a brick and white marble bell chamber.
  5. Late 18th centuryCount Giovanni Sagramoso funded a clock to replace the stopped clock on nearby Torre del Gardello.
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  1. 1797Rengo convened the city’s councils during the Veronese Easter revolt.
  2. 1972The tower opened to visitors.
  3. 4 November 1918Rengo rang in celebration to announce the armistice with Austria.

How to get there

  • On footVia della Costa 2, Piazza dei Signori, beside the passage linking Piazza dei Signori with Piazza delle Erbe.

Accessibility

  • Lift It reaches the viewing platform.

Sources: Torre dei Lamberti - Wikipedia · Verona - Wikivoyage (see) · Torre dei Lamberti – Il salotto più alto di Ver… · History – Torre dei Lamberti · Ticket Office – Torre dei Lamberti · Torre dei Lamberti - Wikipedia · Tour des Lamberti - Wikipedia · Torre dei Lamberti - Wikipedia · checked 7 Oct 2026

Where
Via della Costa, 2 Piazza dei Signori, Verona

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Questions and answers

When is Torre dei Lamberti open?

Monday–Friday, 10:00–18:00; Saturday–Sunday, 11:00–19:00.

Do you need to book Torre dei Lamberti?

Reservations are recommended. Book by email or call +39 045 9273027.

What is at the foot of Torre dei Lamberti?

The Achille Forti modern art gallery is at the tower’s foot.

Is Torre dei Lamberti used for events?

The historic monument also serves as a rooftop events venue.

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