History museums in Verona

Built by the Scaliger family in the 14th century, this military castle once served as Verona's main defense point. It is a marvelous and functional gem of Gothic architecture which now houses a history museum. You can easily spend a few hours just wandering around and taking in the splendid views.

Come and see what remained of a Roman theater which foundation dates back to the 1st century BC. It is also a great place to get some panoramic views of the city. In summer, the theater serves as an open venue for concerts and other shows. There is also an archeological museum here, offering its vi

Housed in a majestic historical building, this one of the oldest lapidary museums in Europe. Its collection includes a number of antique gravestones with intriguing inscriptions, as well as historical urns.

Located in a majestic historical palace, this museum exhibits several private collections, originally owned by the city's nobilities. You can explore for example Italian fauna or prehistoric artifacts found in the area.