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Castelvecchio e Ponte Scaligero

  • August 14, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
Castelvecchio e Ponte Scaligero

The Old Castle at the Scaligero Bridge (Castelvecchio e Ponte Scaligero) is entered by the small, wooden drawbridge. The red - walled castle was built between 1354 and 1356 at the orders of Cangrande II della Scala to serve the dual purpose of residential place and stronghold. On the other side of the lawn in the internal courtyard can be seen the entrance to the museum (entrance to the courtyard is free). The museum now houses one of the best art galleries in the Veneto (outside Venice of course). The first part contains late Roman – early Christian stuff. The most interesting is the collection of Veronese art from 14 to 18th century (paintings, jewelry, frescoes). Outside the castle, a walkway offers views of the Adige River and picturesque bridge - Ponte Scaligero. It leads from the Old Castle to the other bank of the Adige River - built for escape of the Scaligeri family.

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