Torre dei Lamberti — Attraction in Verona

The dumbest ticketing system in all of Verona

This is the only one-star I’m leaving in Verona, and it’s well-deserved.

Someone with the brilliance of a rock decided that even if you already have a Verona Card (which includes the ticket), you still have to stand in a 30-minute line with people who don’t have a ticket… just to get a "free" ticket. Let that sink in.

So essentially, cardholders are punished for planning ahead and supporting the city’s official system. Genius.

To make things worse, the staff at the entrance were rude, unhelpful, and clearly annoyed by having to explain this absurd setup. Instead of scanning the card or letting people through, they just barked.

Total waste of time. Verona deserves better than...

The Torre dei Lamberti is a 84 m high tower in Verona, northern Italy.

Construction of the tower was started in 1172. In May 1403 the top of the tower was struck by lightning, but the restoration works didn't start until 1448 and took 16 years. During that time, the tower was enlarged: The more recent sections can be recognized today by the use of different materials (such as marble). The large clock was added in 1779.

The tower has two bells: the Marangona signals fires, work times, and the hours of the day, while the largest, called Rengo, is used to call the population to arms or to invoke the...

Although covered by the Verona Card, visitors are unable to take selfies or photos easily due to the terrace being enclosed by a thick, small-square grill for safety, requiring camera lenses to be squeezed through. Access to the top is facilitated by a €1 lift, followed by stairs to reach the top. Construction of the tower commenced in 1172. In May 1403, lightning struck its peak, but restoration didn't begin until 1448, spanning 16 years. During this period, the tower was expanded, with newer sections distinguishable today by their use of different materials, such as marble. The notable clock was...