The Arche Scaligere (Scaliger Tombs) will be open to the public until September 22 as part of a special opening arranged by Legambiente Verona. This massive Gothic-style funeral complex, located close to the Church of Santa Maria Antica in Verona’s historic center, honors the distinguished members of the Scaliger family. The graves are surrounded by a characteristic wrought iron fence with a ladder design, which represents the Scaliger family, and sarcophagi are positioned on the ground or elevated platforms.
Arche Scaligere visiting hours and tickets
Throughout the summer, both visitors and Verona residents may visit and explore this landmark. The tombs will be open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is free, but only for holders of the VeronaCard or My IMUV Card (here our article) or for those who have purchased a ticket for any of Verona’s civic museums and monuments on the same day: the Arena, Juliet’s House, Galleria d’Arte Moderna Achille Forti, Museo Archeologico at the Teatro Romano, Museo degli Affreschi G.B. Cavalcaselle at Juliet’s Tomb, Museo di Castelvecchio, Museo di Storia Naturale, and Museo Lapidario Maffeiano.
For further details, you can contact the Directorate of Civic Museums of the Municipality of Verona by phone or email.
