Castelvecchio Museum 🇮🇹

Housed inside a medieval castle in Verona, northern Italy, the Castelvecchio Museum (Museo Civico di Castelvecchio) offers a compelling blend of history, modern architecture, and fine art. As you explore, you will experience the famous restoration completed by architect Carlo Scarpa between 1959 and 1973. Scarpa brilliantly balanced old and new, designing doorways, staircases, furnishings, and custom artwork fixtures that reveal the original building's rich past.

Inside, you will discover a vast collection featuring Romanesque sculptures, ancient weapons, ceramics, miniatures, gold works, and old bells. The gallery showcases remarkable artworks, including the 1179 bas-relief Sepulchre of the Sts. Sergius and Bacchus, the 14th-century tuff "Crucifix" by the Master of Sant'Anastasia, and the iconic equestrian statue of Cangrande I della Scala.

Painting enthusiasts will appreciate masterpiece works such as Pisanello's Madonna of the Quail, Jacopo Bellini's Crucifixion, and Andrea Mantegna's Holy Family, alongside numerous 14th-century frescoes. The museum's resilience shines through its history—notably recovering seventeen stolen Old Master paintings after an armed robbery in 2015. Visit the Castelvecchio Museum to step into a beautifully restored medieval stronghold filled with Verona's artistic treasures.

What to see at Castelvecchio Museum

• Scarpa's architectural details on staircases, doorways, and custom artwork fixtures
• Equestrian statue of Cangrande I della Scala from the Scaliger Tombs
• 14th-century tuff sculptures by the Master of Sant'Anastasia
• Masterpiece paintings by Pisanello, Jacopo Bellini, and Andrea Mantegna
• Exhibits of ancient weapons, gold works, ceramics, and old bells

Visiting tips

Pay close attention to how architect Carlo Scarpa custom-designed the fixtures and furnishings specifically to showcase individual pieces of artwork throughout the castle.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Early morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Castelvecchio Museum is easy to reach on Verona’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Verona Arena and Castelvecchio. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Verona travel guide.