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Rocca Scaligera of Sirmione

Rocca Scaligera in Sirmione was built in the 13th century and is one of the best-preserved castles in Italy, surrounded by the Lake Garda

Where
Piazza Castello 34, Sirmione (BS)
Contacts
+39030916468
Official site

Rocca Scaligera in Sirmione was built in the 13th century. It is an unusual fortress located on the narrowest part of the peninsula on Lake Garda and is one of the best-preserved castles in Italy.

Surrounded by the lake except for the artificially structured harbour, which was originally designed to protect Verona’s fleet, the castle has three towers and a 47 metre-high main tower.

Originally accessible from the town of Sirmione and from the outside, the only entrance today is the one from Sirmione itself. Visitors cross the drawbridge into the central portico and up 146 steps to the swallowtail battlements, from there they can take the recently renovated wooden staircases up to the high tower to admire the breathtaking views of Sirmione and Lake Garda.

The castle’s vast portico is home to a lapidarium and a small exhibition on the castle’s history.


Opening hours

Open: all year.
Opening times: variable.
Admission: charge.

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Places

SCALIGERO CASTLE

Castles at Sirmione
  • Art & Culture
SCALIGERO CASTLE
42 mt

Palazzo Callas Exhibitions

It is located in the central Piazza Carducci in the historic center of Sirmione. It offers an exhibition area of over 400 square meters
  • Lakes
Palazzo Callas Exhibitions
87 mt

PIAZZA CARDUCCI

Sites of interest at Sirmione
  • Lifestyle
PIAZZA CARDUCCI
95 mt

Terme di Sirmione

  • Wellness
Terme di Sirmione
401 mt

San Pietro in Mavino

This church of Lombard origins is the oldest church in Sirmione and is surrounded by olive trees in an enchanting position
  • Religious Tourism
San Pietro in Mavino
561 mt

MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO

Museums at Sirmione
  • Art & Culture
MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO
567 mt

Sirmione

A fortress of the thirteenth century. Narrow alleys. The spa waters. On Lake Garda, Sirmione is a harmony of history and beauty
  • Villages
Sirmione, Garda Lake
722 mt

Caves of Catullo

  • Lakes
Grotte di Catullo Lago di Garda
1.05 km

The Black Poplar of Sirmione

On the enchanting Sirmione peninsula, an imposing black poplar tree dwells on the shores of the lake.
  • Lakes
The Black Poplar of Sirmione
1.39 km

MONASTERY OF S. SALVATORE

Churches at Sirmione
  • Religious Tourism
MONASTERY OF  S. SALVATORE
1.95 km

CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO IN MAVINAS

Churches at Sirmione
  • Art & Culture
CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO IN MAVINAS
1.95 km

CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE

Churches at Sirmione
  • Art & Culture
CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE
1.95 km

Rambotti Museum

Located in an area rich in Bronze Age testimonies, it offers a wide panorama of the prehistoric cultures of Garda
  • Lakes
Rambotti Museum
5.71 km

Desenzano Roman Villa

The most important example in Northern Italy of the great late Roman villas
  • Lakes
Roman Villa Of Desenzano
5.88 km

CATHEDRAL

Churches at Desenzano del Garda
  • Religious Tourism
CATHEDRAL
5.9 km

Desenzano Castle

The imposing Castle overlooks the nearby town of Desenzano and today is used for exhibitions, conventions and musical events.
  • Art & Culture
Desenzano Castle
5.93 km

Palazzo Salvadego

  • Art & Culture
Palazzo Salvadego
6.02 km

Desenzano del Garda

Desenzano del Garda, a destination cherished by visitors alike in the Lake Garda. The old pier and the Castle with a panoramic view
  • Lakes
Desenzano del Garda
6.02 km

RAMBOTTI ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

Museums at Desenzano del Garda
  • Art & Culture
RAMBOTTI ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
6.29 km

Palazzo Todeschini

Solemn building with fifteen arches, overlooking a characteristic port of Garda, is now an important venue for conferences
  • Lakes
Palazzo Todeschini and Porto Vecchio in Desenzano
6.29 km

Activities

E-Mtb Front - 1 Day rent

  • Active & Green
E-Mtb Front - 1 Day rent
6.32 km

E-Mtb Front rent - Half day

  • Active & Green
E-Mtb Front rent - Half day
6.32 km

Where to sleep

AURORA

Sirmione
AURORA
25 mt

DEGLI OLEANDRI

Sirmione
DEGLI OLEANDRI
29 mt

RELAIS LA SPERANZINA

Sirmione
RELAIS LA SPERANZINA
33 mt

CASTELLO MAVINO

Sirmione
CASTELLO MAVINO
33 mt

CAROLINA

SIRMIONE
CAROLINA
43 mt

ADRIANA - DAVID

SIRMIONE
ADRIANA - DAVID
45 mt

ADRIANA - MARTA

SIRMIONE
ADRIANA - MARTA
45 mt

SIRMIONE

Sirmione
SIRMIONE
52 mt

APPARTAMENTO MOSAICI

Sirmione
APPARTAMENTO MOSAICI
57 mt

NEVER SAY NEVER

Sirmione
NEVER SAY NEVER
58 mt

LA REGINA DI SIRMIONE

Sirmione
LA REGINA DI SIRMIONE
58 mt

MATTIA - BOCCHIO

SIRMIONE
MATTIA - BOCCHIO
63 mt

FRONT CASTLE WITH MAGICAL MEDIEVAL VIEW

SIRMIONE
FRONT CASTLE WITH MAGICAL MEDIEVAL VIEW
63 mt

GRIFONE (MEUBLE')

Sirmione
GRIFONE (MEUBLE')
68 mt

CASA GRAZIELLA

Sirmione
CASA GRAZIELLA
72 mt

SIRMIONE E PROMESSI SPOSI

Sirmione
SIRMIONE E PROMESSI SPOSI
98 mt

GRAND HOTEL TERME

Sirmione
GRAND HOTEL TERME
99 mt

CASA SCALIGERI

Sirmione
CASA SCALIGERI
104 mt

APPARTAMENTO IL NIDO DEL CIGNO

Sirmione
APPARTAMENTO IL NIDO DEL CIGNO
107 mt

APPARTAMENTO IL NIDO DEL CIGNO 1

Sirmione
APPARTAMENTO IL NIDO DEL CIGNO 1
107 mt