Politics

Cangrande I della Scala

1291–1329Local figure

Addresses you can still visit

Every place in this city with a documented tie to this person.

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Cangrande Walls Walking Path
He commissioned the enlarged wall circuit that still climbs through Veronetta and the hills.
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Montorio Castle
He restored and strengthened the damaged castle as part of Verona's eastern defenses.
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Porta Catena
The gate formed part of the defensive circuit built during his rule in the 1320s.
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Porta Fura and the Scaliger Wall Spur
He commissioned the expanded fortifications that incorporated the older gate and its river spur.
Burial place
Scaliger Tombs
The ruler and patron of Dante lies in the elevated tomb above the side entrance of Santa Maria Antica.
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Torre della Catena
His expansion of Verona's defenses included the river barrier associated with this tower.

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