Castello Scaligero di Malcesine

Nice castle fort with foundations dating back to 5th- 7th century and third level 12th century. Great views of Lake Garda and amazing facts about the lake. There were birds of prey on exhibition while we were there, nice experience! Also interesting fact, there were no roads north of Malcesine around the lake until after 1929 so much of the area is still rather old and small communities.

Beautiful views from here over the lake! You can explore all the terraces and climb up the tower but there is not really much to see on the inside apart from an art installation when we were there. Worth a visit though!

It is a piece of history and worth a visit just for the view from the tower. There are special exhibitions in the castles main hall. When I was there, it was chanting mother's = video and sound playing mother's from different ethnicity singing lullabies to their babies, quite beautiful. From the tower, you'll get an awesome view of Malcesine and the surrounding areas, including the Garda Lake.

Castello Scaligero di Malcesine is absolutely fantastic and what a superb attraction and place to visit for only just €7.00 per adult. This castle despite from the outside giving the perception of being small, is actually quite spacious once inside with plenty of different levels, rooms, towers and garden areas to explore. Given its age, it is well preserved and its history is very well charted and presented as you work your way through the castle. The information is presented in several languages and incredibly well done as it gets all the key information over without drowning you in extensive detail. This is a spectacular building setting out the historic challenges between Milan and the Venetians. The History of Lake Garda and Malcesine is also documented throughout the different displays. As you’d imagine given its location, the views from the castle and especially the top of the main tower are just great. 360 degree views of the Italian Alps, Malcesine and Lake Garda are there to be enjoyed. It would be criminal to come to Malcesine and not visit Castello Scaligero di Malcesine…. This place is an absolute must and you need to allow circa 2 hours to explore.

Went here during the week, we bought tickets in advance so had no wait time to get entry. The best piece of this place is the views from the castle out to the lake and surrounding areas and offers some really good photo opportunities especially given the low ticket price. You need to go to the top of the tower but the space does get tighter the higher up you go so expect to wait for people to come down and go up etc. Would go here again.

Nicely renovated structures of the castle, pricing a look into the history with differing ownership over the centuries. The view on from the tower into the rooftops of Malcesine and the coastline is spectacular.

This place was amazing! It was a rainy day so we had the castle to ourselves! The views from the top are incredible!

One of the larger castles to visit. It is still a castle that is in ruin amd is mostly outdoors. Great views and the old town around the area is fun to wander around.

The basics: lovely views in all directions, 7E entry fee, loads of stairs (some quite steep), benches scattered around, restrooms available near the exit, museums inside. While the grounds weren't as large as I'd expected, the views were beautiful.