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Museum · Verona · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona

Museo di Castelvecchio is a museum in Verona, Veneto. This place has a story in the app. 35 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 210 m you'll find a water point, a bench and a public toilet.

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The story

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Story · Museo di Castelvecchio

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You're standing at Castelvecchio, Verona's medieval castle. Take a look at those sturdy red brick walls and towers. The castle was built in the fourteenth century by the Della Scala family, who ruled the city back then. Wander over to the river and you'll see the bridge that crosses the Adige right from the castle.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00
Admission
Paid
Wheelchair
Partly accessible
Visitors
179,446 a year (2022)

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Museo di Castelvecchio Verona: a museum in a castle

The Museo di Castelvecchio is the municipal museum of Verona, with art and objects from the medieval period and later. It is known for its distinctive interior by architect Carlo Scarpa, who let old and new elements sit side by side. The museum also made the news when thieves took 17 paintings, which were later recovered. In 2022, the museum welcomed 179,446 visitors. You will find it at Corso Castelvecchio 2 in Verona, in the Veneto region. Nearby are the Arco dei Gavi, 73 metres away, and the Verona Arena, 523 metres away.

What you can see in the Museo di Castelvecchio

Outside, you can see the sturdy walls and towers of red brick. Walk down to the river and you will spot the bridge that crosses the Adige right next to the castle. Even if you don't go inside, a stroll along the castle walls and over the bridge is well worth the effort. Inside, you walk through 29 rooms. You will find sculptures, paintings, medieval weapons and armour, ceramics, gold work from the Longobarden, miniatures and a few old bells. Look out for the tomb monument of the saints Sergius and Bacchus, dating from 1179. The equestrian statue of Cangrande I della Scala is a real eye-catcher. Among the paintings hang the Madonna of the quail by Pisanello, work by Jacopo and Gentile Bellini, and the Madonna of the oak by Girolamo dai Libri.

History: from castle to museum

The Della Scala family had the medieval castle built in the fourteenth century, when they ruled Verona. Later the building took on a new role: a municipal museum opened here in 1924. Between 1959 and 1973, Carlo Scarpa worked on the building, and wherever possible he chose to show the castle's own history. At the time this was unusual, but many architects now do the same. On 18 November 2015, something dramatic happened. After closing time, armed men forced their way into the museum. Only a security guard and a cashier were still inside. The thieves took 17 paintings by Rubens, Tintoretto and Mantegna, together worth around €17 million, and drove away in the guard's car. In May 2016, border guards recovered everything near Odessa, and in December the works returned home to Verona.

Opening hours, tickets and accessibility

The Museo di Castelvecchio is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website, museodicastelvecchio.comune.verona.it, before you go, as opening times can change. Entry is paid, so you will need to buy a ticket before you can go inside. The museum is partly accessible for wheelchair users. If you need a wheelchair, ask in advance what is possible in your case.

Toilet, drinking water and benches nearby

You can find drinking water at Museo di Castelvecchio, 34 metres away, on Corso Cavour. There are 9 water points within 500 metres, so you can easily fill your bottle. If you want to sit down for a moment, there are benches at Museo di Castelvecchio too. The nearest is 69 metres away, at Piazzetta Castelvecchio, and there are 179 benches within 500 metres. A public toilet near Museo di Castelvecchio is 210 metres away, at Piazza Arsenale. This public toilet is free, wheelchair accessible and has a baby changing table. There are 3 public toilets within 500 metres.

Walks and more to see nearby

After your visit, you can continue on foot through the centre of Verona. Near the Verona Arena, you can listen to an audio story about the building. The same applies to the Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore, which is 736 metres from the museum. If you want to walk further, you reach the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare after 1,085 metres, where you can also listen to an audio story. Ponte Pietra lies 1,251 metres away and is the furthest spot in this list. An audio story is also available at this bridge. In one walk, you can therefore see several places and learn something about each one along the way.

Facilities near Museo di Castelvecchio

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No bike pump or honesty box within 1 km.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 35 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Verona Arena
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Verona Arena · 520 m

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Ponte Pietra
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Ponte Pietra · 1.3 km

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Basilica of San Zeno
AttractionAudio story · 3 min

Basilica of San Zeno · 740 m

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Photo: Adert · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare · 1.1 km

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Castelvecchio
CastleStory

Castelvecchio · 40 m

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Also within walking distance

The 7 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Arco dei GaviAttraction · 70 m away
  2. 2Ponte ScaligeroAttraction · 80 m away
  3. 3Porta BorsariAttraction · 490 m away
  4. 4Herbs SquareAttraction · 810 m away
  5. 5Torre dei LambertiAttraction · 840 m away
  6. 6Chiesa di Sant'AnastasiaAttraction · 1.1 km away
  7. 7Teatro RomanoAttraction · 1.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of the Museo Di Castelvecchio Verona?

The Museo di Castelvecchio is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. According to these details, it is not open on Monday.

What can you see at the Museo Di Castelvecchio?

In 29 rooms you can see sculptures, paintings, medieval weapons and armour, ceramics, gold work, miniatures and old bells. Highlights include the equestrian statue of Cangrande I della Scala and a Madonna painting.

Who built Castle Castelvecchio in Verona?

Castelvecchio was built by the Della Scala family, who ruled Verona at the time. Since 1924 the castle has housed a municipal museum.

Is the Museo Di Castelvecchio free to enter?

No, admission to the Museo di Castelvecchio is paid. The museum is partly wheelchair accessible.

Where can I find drinking water near the Museo Di Castelvecchio?

The nearest water point is 34 metres from the museum, on Corso Cavour. Within 500 metres there are 9 water points in total.

Is there a public toilet near the Museo Di Castelvecchio Verona?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 210 metres from the museum, at Piazza Arsenale. It is free, wheelchair accessible and has a baby changing table.

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