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Castelvecchio Museum

House museum · Verona, Italy

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Castelvecchio Museum
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History

Castelvecchio Museum is a museum in Verona, northern Italy, located in the eponymous medieval castle. Restoration by the architect Carlo Scarpa between 1959 and 1973 has enhanced the appearance of the building and exhibits. Scarpa's architectural style is visible in the details for doorways, staircases, furnishings, and even fixtures designed to hold a specific piece of artwork. The renovation carefully balanced new and old, revealing the history of the original building where appropriate. Unusual at the time, this approach has now become a common approach to renovation.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Castelvecchio Museum”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This is a house museum. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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