The Mazzanti houses, in Piazza delle Erbe in Verona, have a very ancient origin, as they retain Roman traces in their basements. During the Scaliger Signoria, the Domus Nova, built between 1250 and 1270, connected the Palazzo del Comune with Piazza dei Signori.
In 1277, Alberto della Scala renovated the complex, allocating the upper part as a grain warehouse and the lower part as shops and houses. In 1479, a fire damaged the shops, altering their original appearance.
In the 16th century, Matteo Mazzanti acquired and restored the complex, commissioning Alberto Cavalli for the fresco decoration. Subsequently, the heirs lost ownership due to financial problems, dividing it among several owners.
The facade on Piazza delle Erbe, with a Renaissance portico, still retains Cavalli's frescoes. In the rear, there is an external staircase and the Renaissance Mazzanti well, a masterpiece with the city's coats of arms.
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