Museo archeologico

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Museo Archeologico

  • May 17, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by KarenAndKevin from Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
The Gesuati Convent of San Jerome, above the Theatro Roman (see separate journal entry), plays a magnificent host to the Archaeological Museum containing frescoes, mosaics, sculptures, bronzes, glass and ceramic work from Verona’s Roman past. The convent setting with it’s own history and gracious display of the exhibits make this a very enjoyable museum to visit.

The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-7pm.

From journal Inter-railing -- Verona

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Museo Archeologico

  • April 3, 2002
  • Rated 3 of 5 by gosusan from San Francisco, California
Museo Archeologico

First a question: are Roman antiquities Art or History? Given that some of the pieces in the exhibit refer to everyday life, I have classified it as the latter. Many of the pieces here are left over from the continual remodeling of Verona and the surrounding province.

The Museo archeologico is above the Teatro Romano. For those wanting to save some stair climbing, take the elevator form the top of Teatro Romano. Built in 1400, it was once a convent of San Girolamo. Some details remain from monastic life, like a delicately fresco'ed chapel.

There are delicate mosaics, bits and pieces of tombstones and other markers. Display cases hold a mish-mash of greek vases, delicate glass vials (for cosmetics or medicines) and a few amusing Etruscan votive statuary pieces. Several mosaics are exceptionally fine.

For those who can't take one more Roman inscription or statue, just look out the window. The museum provides a wonderful view of the Ponte della Pietra, Adige and città antica. On the way back down, ramble through the piles of broken columns, pedements and other Roman materials, haphazardly piled together like a giant Home Depot display. Alas, this material is not for sale.

There is a nominal entrance fee. Closed Mondays.

From journal Verona: La Citta d'Amore

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