The tombs are those of the following notable members of the Scaliger dynasty: Cangrande I. This was the first tomb built, in the 14th century, according to the will of the deceased, the most famous Scaliger ruler of the city.
Makam-makam tersebut merupakan makam-makam dari anggota-anggota terkemuka dinasti Scaliger: Cangrande I. Makam pertama yang dibangun, pada abad ke-14, menurut wasiat almarhum, pemimpin Scaliger yang paling terkenal di kota itu.