Montorio Castle Ruins

Verona, Italy

Montorio Castle was presumably a look-out post which was once part of the Verona city fortifications and which is first mentioned in documents dating back to 995 AD. It was subsequently rebuilt by the Aldobrandeschi in the Middle Ages and restructured by the Ottieri and then transformed into a fortified farmhouse after the annexation of the county in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Only certain sections of the structure remain, as four of the seven towers were demolished (as well as parts of the walls) by the Austrians in 1820. The castle now serves as a venue for cultural events held in the summer.

References:

Verona Tourism

Address

Via Castello 40, Verona, Italy

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Details

Founded: 10th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

More Information

www.tourism.verona.it

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marti romera fernandez (11 months ago)
We just wanted to park at the parking as we were traveling and we wanted to spend the night at some chill place. The castle was sadly closed.

Rocío Vargas Maza (13 months ago)
There’s nothing. Don’t go! ?

Jutta Kempeneer (14 months ago)
Nice castle with a lot of history. Worth to visit when you’re interested in Middle ages. The guide tried his best to speak good English, which was nice.

Pavla Kratěnová (3 years ago)
Nice but closed

Alessandro Torluccio (4 years ago)
Un luogo tutto da scoprire, magico la sera in quanto tutto il castello illuminato.di recente ristrutturazione è utilizzabile per convegni o per eventi

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