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Castles around Country of Verona, palaces and mansions

The area around Country of Verona is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads out over the whole area, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still others used as homes, and still others only ruins as evidence of a glorious past. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture in the surroundings of Country of Verona. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Capitano

The Captain's Palace was built in the Venetian era as a fortification with three towers, of which only one is preserved. It was built by one of the great Scaligeri lords, the Cansignorio. Today's structure is in Renaissance style and dates back to a reconstruction of the `500. Currently the Palace is owned by the Municipality of Verona and a renovation is planned to have the Museum of Natural Sciences or the Gallery of Modern Art hosted later.

Malcesine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Scaligero

The Scaliger Castle of Malcesine is located in the northeast part of Lake Garda, in the historic center. It is a medieval fortification built in the first century AD. The castle was the residence of the Scaligeri from which it also took its name. The fame of the castle is also due to the wonderful descriptions of the German writer Goethe during his trip to Italy, in honor of which a museum was built. It is one of the most beautiful castles in Italy.

Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte San Leonardo

Forte San Leonardo also known as Torricelle is located on the northern hill of the city of Verona. It was built in 1838, at the behest of Marshal Radetzky who had also collaborated on high fortification projects with the designer Franz von Scholl. The structure has a symmetrical plan with elegant arched tracks. Currently, the fort has been converted into the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, but in its structure still have massive walls and louvers left.

Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Forte Azzano o Werk Neu Wratislaw

Forte Azzano or Werk Neu Wratislaw of Verona, was built between 1860 and 1861, by the project by Genie Direction, an Austrian company. The property is characterized by a massive polygonal base and is located in the middle of the countryside. Observing the fort from outside we can see that it has a linear and classical structure, which reflects medieval art. It is still well preserved entirely and is accessible to the public.

Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions

Loggia del Consiglio

The Council Lodge was built around the fifteenth century and had a long construction project, where a group of Verona citizens also participated. It was performed at the behest of the Municipality of Verona, to be used for meetings of the Fatherland Council. The structure has several sculptural reliefs and also many pictorial decorations among which we can notice two bronze high reliefs by Gerolamo Campagna depicting the Annunciation Angel and the Virgin Annunciata .

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