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Piazza delle Erbe, Verona

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The north-western side occupies the site of the ancient Roman Capitol Hill, which looked towards the forum. Numerous of its buildings facing the square have maintained façade frescoes. On the southern side is the crenellated
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The square's most ancient monument is the fountain (built in 1368 by Cansignorio della Scala), surmounted by a statue called
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Christmas night with Fountain Madonna Verona (Roman sculpture dating to 380 AD)
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The northern side of the square is occupied by the ancient town hall, the
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and pretors. Towards Via Cappello is another column, with a 14th-century
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with reliefs of the Virgin and the Saints Zeno, Peter and Christopher.
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