Piazza delle Erbe : info and guided tour

Introduction to Piazza delle Erbe

Piazza delle Erbe is one of the most famous squares in Verona, in the heart of the historic center. Located on the site of the ancient Roman forum, it long concentrated the city’s public, commercial, and civic life. Its irregular layout and constant bustle make it an emblematic place of old Verona.

The square is lined with façades from different eras, which bear witness to the city’s architectural evolution. Here you can notice frescoed houses, arcades, palaces, and a variety of decorative elements inherited from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Together, they create a dense setting that is highly representative of Verona’s heritage.

Among the best-known landmarks are the Madonna Verona fountain in the center of the square, as well as the column topped by the Lion of Saint Mark, a symbol of the Venetian period. The market stalls still give Piazza delle Erbe a lively atmosphere today, true to its historic commercial vocation.

The square is also appreciated for its proximity to several of Verona’s major monuments, making it an essential stop during a walk through the city. Between its architecture, traces of antiquity, and everyday life, Piazza delle Erbe on its own sums up much of Verona’s historic character.

Discover Verona with a private guide

A private guide can help you read the different layers of Piazza delle Erbe, from its Roman past to its medieval and Renaissance façades. It also makes it possible to place the square’s monuments and symbols in the history of Verona, for a better understanding of this central and ever-lively place.