Visiting Torre dei Lamberti

About Torre dei Lamberti

Rising about 84 metres above Piazza delle Erbe, this medieval tower was begun in the 12th century and topped with an octagonal belfry in the 15th. A lift covers most of the way, with a final flight of stairs to the top, where the view takes in the Arena, the bends of the Adige and the Lessini mountains.

Tip: Go late in the afternoon for warm light over the terracotta roofs.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 45 minutes.
• Cost: Low cost.
• 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 Torre dei Lamberti

Torre dei Lamberti is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• September: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
• May: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
• August: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds.

For the view at golden hour: in mid-September the sun sets at about 19:28 local time (calculated for Verona).

When to visit Verona has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Verona itinerary visits Torre dei Lamberti on day 2, together with Piazza dei Signori and the Scaliger Tombs, Verona Cathedral and Ponte Pietra.

• No. 5 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.
• One of the picks in historic sites in Verona.

Near Torre dei Lamberti

Also in Città Antica (Piazza delle Erbe), so you can walk between them:

• Piazza delle Erbe — 45 minutes, free
• Piazza dei Signori and the Scaliger Tombs — 45 minutes, free
• Juliet's House — 30–45 minutes, low cost

If you like Torre dei Lamberti

• Arena di Verona — Piazza Bra and the Arena, 1 hour
• Ponte Pietra — Veronetta, 15 minutes
• Castel San Pietro viewpoint — Veronetta, 1 hour
• Roman Theatre and Archaeological Museum — Veronetta, 1–1.5 hours

Staying near Torre dei Lamberti

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.

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