Who could ever have imagined that something built in 1172 would continue to today to be the tallest structure in Verona.
That honor goes to the Lamberti Tower, which, at 84 meters (275 feet) tall, provides panoramic views of the city. Only the height of the tower was unique when it was built as towers were common additions to the medieval homes.
Lamberti Tower is famous for its two bells: Matangona, which rang when the work day was over and also served as a fire alarm, and Rengo, which rang in times of war.
Visitors today have two ways to ascend the tower: traditional steps or an elevator.
