Sight guide · Verona · Italy
Visiting Piazza delle Erbe
Built on the site of the Roman forum, Verona's old market square is ringed by the frescoed Mazzanti houses, the Baroque Palazzo Maffei and the Casa dei Mercanti, with the Madonna Verona fountain, crowned by a Roman statue, in the centre.
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Quick answer
Piazza delle Erbe is a landmark in Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe), Verona. Allow 45 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Landmark
- Area
- Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe)
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, history, food and after dark
- Best months
- September–October and December
About Piazza delle Erbe
Built on the site of the Roman forum, Verona's old market square is ringed by the frescoed Mazzanti houses, the Baroque Palazzo Maffei and the Casa dei Mercanti, with the Madonna Verona fountain, crowned by a Roman statue, in the centre. Market stalls still trade by day, and the square fills with aperitivo tables in the evening.
Tip: For aperitivo, sit at one of the cafés on the square's edges and order a spritz or a glass of Soave as the light fades.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe), medieval squares, frescoed houses and wine bars inside the river bend.
Best time to visit Piazza delle Erbe
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- December: 6°C (43°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- October: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- September: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Verona has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Verona itinerary visits Piazza delle Erbe on day 1, together with Arena di Verona, Juliet's House and Opera at the Arena.
- No. 3 of the 17 sights in our Verona things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Verona.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Verona.
Near Piazza delle Erbe
Also in Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe), so you can walk between them:
- Torre dei Lamberti — 45 minutes, low cost
- Piazza dei Signori and the Scaliger Tombs — 45 minutes, free
- Juliet's House — 30–45 minutes, low cost
If you like Piazza delle Erbe
- Arena di Verona — Piazza Bra and the Arena, 1 hour
- Ponte Pietra — Veronetta, 15 minutes
- Castel San Pietro viewpoint — Veronetta, 1 hour
Staying near Piazza delle Erbe
Stay in Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe) ($$$$) to walk here: medieval squares, frescoed houses and wine bars inside the river bend. All areas to stay in Verona.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Piazza delle Erbe?
Plan 45 minutes. With Torre dei Lamberti nearby, it fits a half-day in Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe).
+Is Piazza delle Erbe free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Piazza delle Erbe?
September–October and December, the quietest of the good months. For aperitivo, sit at one of the cafés on the square's edges and order a spritz or a glass of Soave as the light fades.
+Do I need to book Piazza delle Erbe in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.