Piazza delle Erbe, A timeless fusion of history and lively market vibes

Via della Costa, 3A, Verona

There are small stalls selling goods on the square

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Introduction

In Piazza delle Erbe, there are many old buildings that bring historical and cultural deposits to the area. The towering Lamberti bell tower, the red Baroque-style Palazzo della Ragione, the Mazzanti Palace with Renaissance exterior wall paintings, typical medieval houses of merchants and the ancient Madonna Verona fountain all attract the attention of tourists. Although Juliet's balcony does not actually exist, Juliet's house remains a popular tourist destination. Under the balcony, there is a bronze statue of Juliet where tourists gather to take photos. Juliet's house, not far from the square, is considered a "sacred place of love" and continues to shine with its charm even after the passage of time. Inside the Palazzo della Ragione in Piazza delle Erbe, there are many small shops selling vegetables and meat, while the square is full of stalls selling clothes and groceries, always bustling with lively crowds and a gathering place for students. Standing in the Palazzo della Ragione is like traveling back to the Middle Ages. It has the largest unsupported roof in all of Europe, with an upper row of open-air loggias and Lombard blind arches under the eaves. When we compare the facade of the Palazzo della Ragione with the Town Hall of Vicenza, we can see the obvious differences between medieval and Renaissance architecture. The historical and cultural heritage of the Palazzo della Ragione shines on the square, attracting people's attention.