Castello di Montorio, Medieval castle in Montorio district, Verona, Italy.
The castle stands on a hill with nine towers, including a 30-meter donjon, offering views across the Verona plains and valleys.
Emperor Otto III donated the castle to the Archbishop of Verona in 995, marking the first documented evidence of its existence and importance.
The castle contains an ecomuseum that presents the history of the Dorsale della Preafita region through archaeological findings and local artifacts.
Located at Via Castello di Montorio 10, the castle welcomes visitors from Monday to Friday by appointment and remains open from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
Austrian forces in the 1860s transformed the medieval structure into a fortress capable of supporting 35 cannons, integrating ancient elements into modern defenses.
Location: Verona
Part of: Verona defensive system
GPS coordinates: 45.45589,11.05323
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:48
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