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Palazzo del Podestà

About

Palazzo del Podestà, also known as Cangrande’s Palace or the Government Palace, is one of the most historically layered buildings in Verona. Built by the Scaligeri in the 13th–14th centuries, it stands between Piazza dei Signori and the Arche Scaligere, forming part of the city’s medieval power centre. During Venetian rule it served as the seat of the Podestà, the highest civic authority, and later became the residence of provincial governors. The palace is arranged around a rectangular courtyard with double arcades, once richly decorated with frescoes by Jacopo Avanzi and Altichieri, two of the greatest Veronese painters of the 1300s. Its façade facing Piazza dei Signori features a portal inspired by Roman triumphal arches, crowned by the winged lion of VeniceAll About Italy. Today Palazzo del Podestà remains a symbol of Verona’s political and artistic heritage, anchoring the architectural harmony of one of the city’s most evocative squares.

Verona Italy

Location

Palazzo del Podestà is located in the heart of Verona's historic centre, facing Piazza dei Signori and adjacent to the Arche Scaligere. Also known as Palazzo di Cangrande, this medieval palace built by the Scaligeri family overlooks Piazza Dante with its statue of the poet, who once resided here. Nearby stand the Loggia del Consiglio, Palazzo del Tribunale, and Corso S. Anastasia, with Piazza delle Erbe and the Torre dei Lamberti just steps away across the square.

Palazzo del Podestà

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