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Il Castello Scaligero di Torri del Benaco

271 Reviews

#3 of 14 things to do in Torri del Benaco

Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Castles

Via Fratelli Lavanda 2 | 37010, 37010 Torri del Benaco, Italy

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“Bargin at €5”

I really enjoyed this castle. The views from the wall and towers was amazing. The lemon trees were... read more

Reviewed 29 September 2018

adam s

via mobile

“Great views from the Towers”

The Castle at Torri is great value at €5 to see the exhibits and explore the towers. There is a... read more

Reviewed 27 September 2018

Ceejay22013

Lancashire, UK

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Car0le88

Manchester, United Kingdom

24458

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

A really interesting find, nice views

We were on our last day staying in Torri del Benaco and wondering how to spend our time. We decided to visit the Scaliger Castle, which only cost a small amount for entrance fee ( especially as a Senior). There were some interesting exhibits based...More

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adam s

Reviewed 29 September 2018 via mobile

Bargin at €5

I really enjoyed this castle. The views from the wall and towers was amazing. The lemon trees were pretty impressive as well. For €5 you can't fault it, yes the exhibits inside the castle are only in Italian or German but you get the gist...More

Thank adam s

Ceejay22013

Lancashire, UK

4011

Reviewed 27 September 2018 via mobile

Great views from the Towers

The Castle at Torri is great value at €5 to see the exhibits and explore the towers. There is a lot of information and video footage at each level but only in Italian and German which was disappointing. Many of the exhibits you can work...More

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BazNorway

Norway

11143

Reviewed 21 September 2018

Worth a visit

Great views. Interesting exhibits- especially the current WW1. Amazing orangerie. 5 Euros Discounts for students. Big car park right next door

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BobLynne

Bishopbriggs; Glasgow

Reviewed 15 September 2018 via mobile

Scaligero Castle,Sirmione

A pleasant interesting place to spend a few hours or so. The views over Sirmione and Lake Garda from the castle are great especially for anyone keen on photography. The exhibition boards are informative and easy to follow. We spent over 2 hours visiting as...More

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Angusbon

6619

Reviewed 8 September 2018 via mobile

Well worth it

Had a very nice 45 minutes walking round the castle. Very well laid out with stunning views of the town and lake. Great value at 5 euros

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KentTraveller09

kent

5128

Reviewed 14 July 2018

Very interesting museum. We especially liked the Lemon House

This castle, set on the edge of Torri is good value for money at only 5 euro. There are lots of interesting displays. They mostly cover local history and displays and equipment related to the local industries of fishing and olive oil production. There is...More

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Mark G

Birmingham, United Kingdom

4921

Reviewed 28 June 2018

surprising

We weren't sure about our visit here, but worth looking at. Not expensive. Fabulous views over Torri. Not a big place so will not take you long, but very well done. No english translations but that didn't put us off.

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blackfive

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

12761

Reviewed 22 June 2018

Very good value with great views

Castle was very interesting and has great view over lake . The rooms have displays of war , olive oil making and fishing .

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Scooteraande

Laerdal Municipality, Norway

20168

Reviewed 13 June 2018 via mobile

Lake garda tour

Third day on lake garda spent in Torri del Benaco and visited this historic castle - very good price 5 Euro each for entrance - get given map with route as do not to miss anything - lovely museum inside shame no audio in English...More

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