Torre dei Lamberti, Verona

After enjoying some time in the Piazza we decided to check out the Torre dei Lamberti, the Lamberti Tower, and see how we could get to the top. The Lamberti Tower is a 84m high tower and the main attraction in the Piazza delle Erbe. It is attached to Palazzo del Commune.

Construction of the tower was started in 1172 as part of Palazzo delle Commune’s original four towers, of which only the Tower Lamberti remains. In May 1403 the top of the tower was struck by lightning, but the restoration works didn't start until 1448 and took 16 years. During that time, the tower was enlarged: The more recent sections can be recognized today by the use of different materials (such as marble). The large clock was added in 1779.

The tower has two bells: the Marangona signals fires, work times, and the hours of the day, while the largest, called Rengo, is used to call the population to arms or to invoke the city's councils.

Thankfully there was a lift option and we didn’t have to climb the 368 stairs to get to the top to admire the views. It was way to hot to be climbing stairs. It was amazing how far we could see and I loved seeing the odd “terrace” on the rooftops, especially the one with the blow up pool. What a great way to make use of your rooftop.Read more