Castello Scaligero in Torri del Benaco, Medieval castle in Torri del Benaco, Italy
The castle includes three defensive towers, a keep, fortified walls, and battlements overlooking Lake Garda and the historic harbor of Torri del Benaco.
The structure dates back to the 10th century under King Berengar of Italy, with major renovations completed in 1383 by Antonio della Scala through Bonaventura Prendilacqua.
The castle houses an ethnographic museum displaying local fishing traditions, olive cultivation methods, and rock engravings from the Upper Garda region.
The castle museum opens Monday through Sunday from 9:30 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 18:00, with special arrangements available for group visits.
The castle contains the only accessible and functioning lemon greenhouse from 1760 in the entire Lake Garda region.
Location: Torri del Benaco
Inception: 1983
Official opening: 1983
Address: Viale Fratelli Lavanda 2, 37010 Torri del Benaco 37010 37010
Website: http://museodelcastelloditorridelbenaco.it
GPS coordinates: 45.60766,10.68514
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:16
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