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This Old Castle (it wasn't always called that, but got the name Old when the newer fortifications were built on the hill of San Pietro) was built by the Scala family during the 14th century when they were the rulers of Verona. It became their residence and fortress during the rule of Cangrande II in 1354.
Cangrande, appropriately enough, translates as "top dog".
Attached to the castle is this fortified bridge called Ponte Scaligero over the River Adige, which the Scala family eventually had to use to make their escape from the city when they had fallen out of power.
Second photo: Here's a front view of the castle, from Via Roma.
Third photo: In the castle there is now a very interesting museum with artworks from several centuries.
Fourth photo: A painting of Salome in the Castelvecchio museum. The story of Salome was made into a play by Oscar Wilde, which in turn was the basis of the opera Salome by Richard Strauss. Leave a Comment
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 Ponte Scaligero by montezaro
Over the centuries, the bridge was altered in many ways, and during the Second World War it was almost totally destroyed. Leave a Comment Address: Castelvecchio
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The beautiful and well preserved castle (now mainly a museum: see the website below) was built stating in 1354 by la Scala family, the lords of the Verona in the period called "Comunale" The castle is in a very strategical position. At the southern entrance of the Town, along tha roman "via postumia" (the pavement of wich is still under Corso Castelvecchio and Corso Cavour), it is connected to a private and fortified bridge across the river Adige.
So, wichever the threat (foreign enemy, of popular riot) the Lords had a choice to remain inside a very fortified building, or runaway on the other side of the river, gaving acces to the road to north along the adige Valley Leave a Comment
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 Castelvecchio seen from the
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 View of side of castle toward
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The museum holds one of the finer art galleries in Veneto region. There is also a lot of statues, ceramics, and gold works. It also has a number of wood works done by a famous (forget me who) artist in 1950's. IN the rear area is armor and armory items for viewing, and a big bell, and frescoes leading unto the wall perimeter. The view form the perimeter top is nice, and you feel like you were there during the hey day of the empire. The castle was restored 1959 through 1973 by architect Carlo Scarpa, and he modified some areas for impact of the museum items to present.
Entry is around 6 Euro-but a Verona card for 11 Euro allows entry to this and many other sites. 9-17 except Monday Address: Corso CavourDirections: Take Via Roma at intersection of Corso Cavour. From the arena-it is in the back section of town.
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 Castelvecchio by montezaroLeave a Comment Address: Corso Cavour
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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.
The surrounding area allowed for a rapid and easy escape from the city:after crossing the fortified bridge, accessible only to the noble family, the road to the north along the Adige valley was a secure route.
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 Ponte Scaligero by german_eagleLeave a Comment Address: Corso CastelvecchioDirections: Northwestern part of the old town.
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 Picture taken fron the bridge by Roggeveen
This site is a little bit outside the centre and not as crowded with tourist as the 'Roman' center. Leave a Comment Address: Corso CastelvechioPhone: 045594734
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