Attraction · Verona · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Arco dei Gavi in Verona

Arco dei Gavi is an attraction in Verona, Veneto, Italy. This place has a story in the app. 36 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 230 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

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Story · Arco dei Gavi

You're standing on the little square beside Castelvecchio, in front of the Arco dei Gavi. This Roman arch is almost two thousand years old. First, look at the niches on the sides. They once held statues of members of the Gavi family, a prominent Roman family from Verona. You can still read some names on the pedestals, like Caius Gavio Strabo and Marco Gavio Macrone. A family paying for a monumental arch like this themselves was very rare.

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Arco dei Gavi in Verona: an ancient Roman arch

This is a Roman arch, nearly 2,000 years old. It is known because a prominent Veronese family, the Gavi family, had it built themselves. That was almost unheard of. The architect, Lucius Vitruvius Cerdo, also put his own name on the structure, whereas we rarely know the names of Roman builders. You will find the Arco dei Gavi in Verona, in the Veneto region, on a small square next to the Castelvecchio castle. The Museo di Castelvecchio is just 73 metres away, and the castle itself stands 103 metres off. The Verona Arena is 458 metres from the arch.

Benches, drinking water and toilets nearby

Benches are easy to find near Arco dei Gavi. The closest one is 18 metres away, at Piazzetta Castelvecchio, and there are 178 benches within 500 metres. Drinking water is also close by: the nearest tap is 51 metres away, on Corso Cavour, and there are 11 water points within 500 metres, so refilling your bottle is simple. The nearest public toilet is 231 metres away, at Piazza Arsenale. It is free to use, wheelchair accessible and has a baby changing table. In total, there are 4 public toilets within 500 metres.

Walking and more to see around Arco dei Gavi

If you want to keep walking after the arch, there are plenty of sights nearby. Some of them have an audio story you can listen to: the Verona Arena, the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare and the Ponte Pietra. The Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore is 796 metres from the arch. The Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare is 1,026 metres away and the Ponte Pietra 1,188 metres. So you never have far to walk to the next spot. This way you can take a walk past several sights and hear the story behind them along the way.

Facilities near Arco dei Gavi

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 36 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Verona Arena · 460 m

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Ponte Pietra · 1.2 km

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AttractionAudio story · 3 min

Basilica of San Zeno · 800 m

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AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare · 1 km

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MuseumStory

Museo di Castelvecchio · 70 m

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a bench near Arco dei Gavi in Verona?

The nearest bench is 18 metres from Arco dei Gavi, at Piazzetta Castelvecchio. Within 500 metres there are 178 benches.

Is there drinking water near Arco dei Gavi?

Yes, the nearest water tap is 51 metres from Arco dei Gavi, at Corso Cavour. Within 500 metres there are 11 water taps.

Is there a toilet near Arco dei Gavi?

The nearest public toilet is 231 metres from Arco dei Gavi, at Piazza Arsenale. It is free, wheelchair accessible and has a baby changing table.

Who built Arco dei Gavi?

The architect was Lucius Vitruvius Cerdo, who put his name twice on the inside of the pillars. The Gavi family paid for the arch themselves, which is very rare.

How old is Arco dei Gavi?

Arco dei Gavi is almost 2,000 years old. It was built in the first half of the century, probably under Augustus.

Why was Arco dei Gavi demolished in 1805?

French military engineers dismantled the arch in 1805 because it was obstructing traffic. In 1932 it was rebuilt using as many of the original stones as possible.