Castelvecchio
Verona
Copyright: David Ionut/Shutterstock.comCastelvecchio
Castelvecchio, meaning "Old Castle" in English is the most spectacular medieval building in Verona. This castle, built by Cangrande II of the Della Scala family (1354-1357), was intended both as a home and a set of fortifications. Today the castle harbors the Castelvecchio Museum.
Do & See
The whole centre of Verona is well worth visiting, and brimming with its rich collections of churches and palaces. Crowds flock to the house and tomb of Juliet, whose tragic love-story with Romeo was immortalised by William Shakespeare.