Experts' Choice Award Museo di Castelvecchio
What the experts agree on
This 14th-century fortress by the Adige pairs turreted, fairy-tale architecture with Verona's largest museum, showcasing medieval weapons, jewelry, and Veneto/Venetian art, including Renaissance works by Caroto.
“By day the Castlevecchio is a museum exhibiting medieval pieces of all designs.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's "The "Old Castle" is a crenelated fairy tale of brick towers and turrets, protecting the bridge behind it." Full review
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Don't miss the large courtyard with the equestrian statue of the warlord Cangrande I, with a peculiar dragon's head affixed to his back
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Castelvecchio makes a fitting home for Verona’s largest museum." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Displays medieval and Romanesque art and ancient weaponry." Full review
Fodor's "Get a look at a significant collection of Venetian and Veneto art, medieval weapons, and jewelry." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
" A section is devoted to Veronese artists from the Renaissance, among which Caroto and his unusual Portrait of a child with a drawing. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built in 1354 by Cangrande II, Castelvecchio is connected to the other side of the River Adige by the Ponte Scaligeroa, a fine example of 14C military architecture" Full review
