Museo di Castelvecchio

Three thieves stole 16 million dollars worth of art from the Museo di Castelvecchio. That just shows how much it was worth visiting the castle and also that they need more security. I don’t know about the missing paintings but there is still a lot left to see at the museum.
If you have just a day in Verona, the guidebooks might not mention Museo di Castelvecchio as a main point of interest but it is definitely not one to be missed. In fact, we made the castle our first activity of the day and I can tell you that when the day was over, the castle was so much more exciting than seeing a statue of Juliette for five minutes.
The castle itself is an attraction. It’s massive and allows you to roam and wander through the twists, turns, levels, vantage points, and gardens of the castle. The art itself is typical to the time period it represents. Lots of religious artwork and scenes from medieval times. There is a lot to see here and the minimal entry cost is cheaper than a sandwich.
The castle for lunch, I say!

Absolutely beautiful castle in Verona.
The location is easy to find and the views from this wonderous place are stunning. It’s most definitely medieval and the adjoining museum is a huge interest showcasing many frescos, paintings and artifacts from the castle.
The recommended viewing time of both is about 1.5hrs and it’s well worth every second.

A great historical landmark/​museum space. It is more than just a museum. Carlo Scarpa is genius to details. This place is a photographer’s dream! Absolutely a must see when you are in town.

**EXCELLENT CASTLE AND MUSEUM IN VERONA**
Castelvecchio Museum is a museum located in a medieval castle.
HISTORY
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The castle, a building from the medieval Veronese period, was built between 1354 and 1356.
Beginning in 1925 the castle became a museum, where valuable art collections were installed.
THE CASTLE
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Beautiful grounds and fantastic photo opportunities everywhere. On a clear day, you can see all of Verona from the top.
THE MUSEUM
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First room in the sculpture gallery houses sculpture, reliefs and epigraphs from the late Medieval and Romanesque periods.
Second room is a group of statues from the first half of the 14^th century.
Also a weapons hall which displays a collection of cold-​steel arms dating from the 14^th to the 18^th centuries. I liked this the best!
Don’t forget the painting collections which offers an overview of Veronese painting from the medieval epoch through the eighteenth century. The creepiest work is «John with Drawing of a Clown» by Francesco Caroto.
Also enjoyed Carlos Scarpa’s projects and works throughout the museum.
INFO
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Hours
9AM-​7PM, Ticket Office closed 6 p.m., Closed on Monday
Tickets — € 6,00
HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

We accidentally stumbled onto this castle and were charmed by it’s cuteness. The bridge over the river had fantastic views and good photo ops.

6 euros to tour the museum. There are multiple floors with plenty of ancient sculptures, paintings, tools and weaponry, etc. I wasn’t so much into all the religious paintings, but it was still interesting to see the the evolution of art form from the the point of realism and perspectives, etc. Some of the paintings looked almost cartoonish, while others were quite life-​like.
A lovely view of the river from the top of the castle, and a nice courtyard rounded out our tour of this castle museum.

Verona ohne Castelvecchio geht gar nicht! Alleine der Marsch über die beeindruckende Scaligerbrücker von der anderen Uferseite auf das Castel zu, ist es wert dort gewesen zu sein. Von dort dann auf den Piazza Bra zulaufen und zur Arena und durch die Einkaufszeilen der Stadt. Das hat was.

Très beau château à visiter et à voir de jour et surtout de nuit avec les illuminations.

The castle, an imposing civic building from the medieval Veronese period, was built between 1354 and 1356 by order of Cangrande II della Scala. The design was conceived by the della Scala family as a defence against both outside invasions and popular rebellion.