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Lookout · Verona, Vêneto
Castel San Pietro
Terrace at the top of the morro de San Pietro with the best-known view of Verona, over the Ádige and the historic center. You can walk up or take the funicular, which runs year-round.
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About Castel San Pietro
The morro de San Pietro has been occupied since before the Romans and had a Visconti castle at the end of the 14th century. The building seen today at the top is a barracks built by the Austrians between 1852 and 1858, over the remains of older walls. The building is not open to visitors, but the square in front and the terrace are open to the public.
From the panoramic terrace you can see the Ádige curving beneath the Ponte Pietra, the Duomo, the church towers, the Torre dei Lamberti and, in the distance, the Arena. It is the most photographed viewpoint in Verona, especially at the end of the afternoon.
There are two ways up. On foot, a stairway starts from the Teatro Romano side and takes about 15 minutes. Or by funicular: the inclined lift, whose first version dates from 1941, climbs in just over a minute and runs year-round, with extended hours in summer. Many people go up by funicular and come down on foot via the stairway.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour, including the climb and the view.
Best time
In the late afternoon, to see the low light over the rooftops. The funicular usually has extended hours in summer; check the winter timetable before you go.
How to get there
Cross Ponte Pietra and walk to the funicular station on Via Fontanelle Santo Stefano, next to the Teatro Romano. The foot stairway to climb on foot starts nearby.
Tip
Descend on foot via the stairway to see the city from various angles. At the top there is a bar with terrace tables.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Castel San Pietro
Can you enter the castle?
The building at the top, an Austrian barracks from the 19th century, is not open to visitors. The terrace and the open area in front, from where you get the view, are open to the public.
Does the funicular operate year-round?
Yes. It runs with a longer summer schedule and a shorter winter schedule. Check before you go.
How long does the walk up take?
About 15 minutes via the staircase that starts near the Teatro Romano.