Città Antica in Verona in Provincia di Verona, Venetia, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)

Cansignorio della Scala

Photographed by James Hulse, June 11, 2025

1. Cansignorio della Scala Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Italian:
Cansignorio della Scala, podestà e capitano del popolo dal 14 dicembre 1359 al 19 ottobre 1375, in cui morì, costruì e abitò questo palazzo, rimutato nel secolo XVI a stanza del Capitano Veneto.

English Translation:
Cansignorio della Scala, podestà and captain of the people from December 14, 1359 to October 19, 1375, the date of his death, built and lived in this palace, which was later transformed in the 16th century into the residence of the Venetian Captain.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 19, 1375.

Location. 45° 26.609′ N, 10° 59.913′ E. Marker is in Verona, Veneto (Venetia), in Provincia di Verona. It is in Città Antica. It is on Piazza dei Signori east of Via Dante Alighieri. The marker is located along the wall near the entrance to the building in the Piazza dei Signori. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Piazza dei Signori 22, Verona, Veneto 37121, Italy. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Schengen Area,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Roman Empire,

and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Palazzo del Governo, già Reggia Scaligera (secolo XIV) (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Arche degli Scaligeri (secolo XIV) / The Scaliger Tombs (14th century) (within shouting distance of this marker); Chiesa di Santa Maria Antica (secolo XII) / Church of Santa Maria Antica (12th century) (within shouting distance of this marker); Dante Alighieri a Verona: il Paradiso dedicato a Cangrande della Scala (within shouting distance of this marker); Torre dei Lamberti / Lamberti Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Il Decumano di Verona / The Decumanus of Verona (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Torre del Gardello (secoli XIII-XIV) / Tower of Gardello (13th–14th centuries) (about 150 meters away); Orologio a Campana / Bell Clock (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Verona.

Also see . . . Cansignorio della Scala. Wikipedia

He inherited the lordship of Verona at the death of his father Mastino, together with his brothers Cangrande II and Paolo Alboino. However, Cangrande took the effective reins. Cansignorio plotted against his tyrannic rule and, after having him assassinated,
Photographed by James Hulse, June 11, 2025

2. The view of the marker along the wall of the building
could enter the city in 1359 with the help of the Carraresi of Padua.

(Submitted on December 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the house and marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 11, 2025

3. The view of the house and marker along the street

The marker is located at the far left of the building just past the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.