We’re Obsessed With This Frescoed Apartment in a Historic Palazzo in Verona

Few Italian cities carry the layered resonance of Verona—where Roman arenas still stage summer operas, Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet, and Renaissance frescoes mark entire streetscapes. At its center is Piazza delle Erbe, once the Roman forum and now one of Italy’s most atmospheric squares, framed by medieval towers, Baroque façades, and painted palazzi.

On its north side stands the Case Mazzanti, among Verona’s oldest surviving residences. Built by the Scaligeri in the 14th century and adorned in the 16th century with frescoes by Alberto Cavalli, a pupil of Giulio Romano, the palazzo is a defining monument in Verona’s identity as Urbs Picta—the painted city.

It is within this historic palazzo that a 515 sqm (5,543 sq ft) apartment has quietly come to market, listed with Italy Sotheby’s International Realty. Price is disclosed upon application with the listing agency.

The residence spans three levels with a private entrance and elevator. On the second floor, grand reception spaces include a frescoed salon, paneled library with fireplace, dining room, two sitting rooms, a full kitchen, and marble bathrooms. A panoramic terrace opens directly over Piazza delle Erbe, offering uninterrupted views of the square’s towers and painted façades.

The sleeping quarters feature three bedrooms, including a master suite with private dressing room. The top floor holds a self-contained guest apartment with living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bath, accessible by both staircase and lift. Below, a vaulted wine cellar preserves its original 14th-century stone floor, linking the home to Verona’s medieval fabric.

What makes this property especially rare is its combination of scale, authenticity, and livability. Apartments of more than 500 sqm seldom trade hands on Piazza delle Erbe, and few retain such intact interiors—complete with frescoes, Venetian terrazzo floors, coffered ceilings, and carved wooden doors. The palazzo’s historical pedigree, with frescoes by Cavalli on its façade, anchors the residence in the very fabric of Verona’s Renaissance identity. The addition of a panoramic terrace, private elevator, and guest apartment introduces modern practicality without compromising heritage.

In short: it’s special because it’s not only a historic palazzo address, but also a livable, intact Renaissance residence with private outdoor space in one of Italy’s most symbolic city squares.

All photos belong to the listing agency.