CASTELVECCHIO MUSEUM

Castelvecchio Museum housed in an ancient castle features a vast collection of mediaeval, renaissance, and modern artworks. The castle itself is a 14-century architectural marvel and provides a stunning setting for artworks ranging from Roman sculptures and artefacts as well as early Christian collections. A visit to this museum is a must for anyone who enjoys history and art.

Castelvecchio Museum exhibits an extensive collection of historical artefacts ranging from mediaeval to renaissance to modern times. It houses in the Castelvecchio fortress, a mediaeval castle from the fourteenth century that houses the museum, is a noteworthy location in and of itself. Carlo Scarpa renovated Castelvecchio in 1957, and today it is a museum with a striking art gallery showing paintings, most of which are from the surrounding region. Additionally, there are collections of early Christian art and Roman sculptures and paintings, including works by Pisanello like Madonna of the Quail and a magnificent Romanesque equestrian statue of Cangrande I della Scala.

The Castelvecchio Museum contains artefacts in 29 exhibition halls, including paintings, sculptures, weaponry, coins, medals, drawings, prints, photographic plates, bronzes, decorative furniture, and home décor items. It exhibits works by Andrea Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini, Tintoretto, Rubens and others, making it one of the most interesting things to see in Verona.

Highlights

• A 14th-century mediaeval fortress Castelvecchio serves as the majestic setting for the fine arts museum in Verona after being renovated in the 1960s by modern architect Carlo Scarpa.
• The museum takes you on a journey through both contemporary museum design and Italian art from the 16th to 18th centuries
• Carlo Scarpa did an excellent job restoring the inside of the castle and converting it into a bright exhibit area without compromising the castle's character or history.
• Masterpieces by Giovanni Bellini, Tintoretto, Andrea Mantegna, Rubens and many others are on display in the museum
• Exhibits include sculptures, paintings, drawings, prints, coins, weapons, furnishing, home decor, and much more