About this experience
Verona is a global treasury of art history. Let me guide you through the ancient Castelvecchio castle, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the walls. Inside the castle, there is a city art gallery housing masterpieces by Rubens, Tintoretto, Carpaccio, and other legendary artists. You will observe the paintings while I reveal their secrets.
What to Expect
Verona Panorama and Castle Courtyard Stroll
Castelvecchio is a medieval castle on the banks of the Adige River with Roman-era walls. As you stroll through the grounds, you will hear the history of the ruling Veronese Scaligeri dynasty. You will see Verona from the castle walls and enjoy the city's landscapes. Explore the castle bridge, ancient towers, and inner courtyards.
Art Gallery Tour
In the castle's art gallery, treasures of painting and sculpture are housed. I will talk about Tintoretto, Rubens, Carpaccio, Veronese, and other famous artists, their artistic techniques, and the epochs in which the works were created. I will also disclose their hidden meanings. You will learn:
- Why in the painting by Pizzanello Madonna sits on the ground, not on a throne
- Why in Bellini's painting 'Saint Jerome in the Desert' one tree is alive and the other is dead
- Why art historians debate about the 'Portrait of a Boy with a Doll Drawing'
- And much more
Organizational Details
Additional expenses: museum ticket - €6/person.
