The Scala family ruled Verona between the XIII and XIV century. Mastino, Cansignorio, Cangrande are the leading names of the Scala family. Power, intrigues, treasons, murders, art and poetry (Cangrande was the patron of Dante, Petrarch and Giotto): a fascinating medieval history.
In my photo you can see the tomb of Cansignorio della Scala... read more
The red flag bears the insigna of the Scala family.
7 comments:
It's a pity we can't translate these wondrous names. Wonderful tomb, great perspective with this worn old balcony.
I love the history behind this. Thanks for our post:)
Love the history and the connections made here. Did they build the theater in Milano?
That's why I love reading about European history! ;)
Magnificent tomb! I thought it was a cathedral. And I like the angle of your photo.
A tomb?
Impressive, beautiful form, the Gothic style, WOW...
and the photo is very beautiful, especially ...
The photo is excellent! The angle is stunning! And beautiful building - this is the tomb?
Beautiful tomb. It does look like a miniature cathedral.
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