DURING THE LATE MIDDLE AGES, the Della Scala family, whose members are known as the Scaligeri, ruled not only the city of Verona, but much of its Veneto region and other territories in Northern Italy. Under the Scaligeri, 14th-century Verona had a golden age before the lords were deposed in 1387.

The Scaligeri era left an indelible mark on Verona, with many of the city’s landmarks built during their rule. One of these is the Arche Scaligere, a monumental complex of five tombs of Scaligeri rulers. The five monuments were built between the end of the 13th century and the late 14th century and are a fine example of Gothic architecture.