Scaliger Tombs

Perched beside the Church of Santa Maria Antica, these ornate Gothic monuments showcase the artistic ambitions and power of Verona's ruling Scaliger family across three generations. Each tomb features elaborate stone canopies, decorative finials, and intricate carved details that reveal the wealth and influence these lords commanded during medieval Italy's most turbulent centuries. The tombs stand as an open-air gallery of medieval craftsmanship, freely accessible and deeply atmospheric, particularly when the afternoon light casts dramatic shadows across their weathered facades.