Descrizione
The Castle of Arco, is located on top of an imposing rocky outcrop. It dominates the city of Arco and the plain of the river Sarca. The first records of the castle date back to the 12th century. The place where the castle stands has been a refuge for the cenoman tribes since around 300 B.C.
You reach the castle of Arco with a beautiful walk through the olive trees. Inside you can visit the lawn of Lizza from where you have a beautiful view of the area. Under the meadow of Lizza is the herb garden. Going up to the castle you can visit the prison of the stone, the great tower, the rivellino and numerous rooms.
In a room there is the multimedia center, a video that traces the history and events of the castle. The various medieval Gothic frescoes found in this room are explained. There are ladies playing chess, knights, battle paintings that can be visited in the “Sala dei Giochi“. Frescoes that cannot be photographed.
Information for the visit
Visits:
Tariff Full
€ 3.50
Preferential Rate
€ 3.00 (groups of more than 20 people)
Reduced rate
€ 2.00 (children aged 12 to 18, over-60s)
Free
school groups and their companions children under 12 years
tourist guides in service with military groups in uniform
disabled people and their carers
residents of the Municipality of Arco
residents of the Municipality of Riva del Garda
Times
Summer hours (April to September): 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
March to October: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Winter hours (November to February): 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In January (after the Epiphany) and February the opening is only on Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 16 p.m.
1 hour before closing is not allowed access to the upper part of the castle
Closing
full day: 1 November, 25-26 December and 1 January afternoons: 24 and 31 December
Here you find the walk from the center of Arco to the castle of Arco:
Mappa
Galleria
