Hello friends, I'm writing again today to introduce you to another beautiful place that I think is worth a visit, overlooking the beautiful Lake Garda: Torri del Benaco Castle in the province of Verona.

This castle, overlooking the eastern shore of Lake Garda, was built in 1383 on an earlier structure dating back to the 10th century by Antonio Della Scala precisely because he wanted to control this part of the lake, which also had an important port used for trade.
Let's say that around the 16th century, this castle lost its former military use and became more used for civilian agriculture. In fact, if you visit this place, you'll notice a beautiful lemon house built around 1760. Unfortunately, after this beautiful period, the castle fell into a state of total abandonment. It was restored around the 1980s and practically opened to the public.

The castle is open to the public from April to October, except for Mondays, almost every day. Anyway, I'll leave you the official website below, where you can find other useful information for your possible visit.

The castle entrance fee is about €5 per person. Occasionally, they also organize guided tours, which cost a little more but, thanks to the excellent guides, you'll certainly gain further, very interesting cultural knowledge. Inside, besides admiring the castle, there's also an ethnographic museum and the historic lemon house I mentioned earlier. So, in my opinion, it's a good price for this cultural excursion.

Visitor Information – Scaliger Castle of Torri del Benaco

Category	Information
Name	Scaliger Castle of Torri del Benaco
Location	Torri del Benaco, Verona Province, eastern shore of Lake Garda, Italy
Historical Background	Originally built in the 10th century on older ruins, rebuilt in 1383 by Antonio della Scala for defensive purposes. Later controlled by the Visconti, the Carraresi, and finally Venice (1405). Lost its military role in the 16th century and became a civil/agricultural site. Restored in the 1980s.
Architecture	Features three square towers, a keep (main tower), inner courtyard with marble well, and remains of underground areas. The western tower is among the oldest parts. Includes a rare lemon house (1760).
Museum & Lemon House	Ethnographic museum on local traditions (fishing, olive growing, rock engravings, viticulture). Includes a model of Torri from the early 1900s, a small botanical garden, and a historic lemon house (limonaia).
Visiting Season	Open from April to October, Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30–12:30 and 14:30–18:00 (hours may vary seasonally).
Entrance Fee	€5 per person (castle, museum, and lemon house included). Discounts may apply for children, seniors, or groups.
Highlights	Scenic views from the ramparts, medieval towers, historic limonaia, cultural and natural exhibits.
Curiosities	The name "Torri" comes from the castle’s three towers. Its lemon house is one of the few still active and accessible on Lake Garda.

This structure gave the town its name, the Torri del Benaco, and we could say it's the most important symbol and monument of this place. That's why I think it's very interesting to visit.

How to Reach – Scaliger Castle of Torri del Benaco

Transport Option	Details
By Car	Easily accessible via the SR249 (Gardesana Orientale) road along the eastern shore of Lake Garda. Parking areas are available near the historic center and the lakeside.
By Bus	Regular bus services connect Torri del Benaco with Verona, Garda, Malcesine, and Riva del Garda (check ATV Verona timetables).
By Ferry	Ferry connections operate across the lake, linking Torri del Benaco with Maderno (on the western shore). The port is just a short walk from the castle.
By Train	The nearest major railway stations are Verona Porta Nuova (approx. 40 km) and Peschiera del Garda (approx. 35 km). From there, continue by bus or car.
By Air	The closest airport is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN), about 40 km away. From the airport, reach Torri by rental car or bus.
Walking Distance	The castle is located directly in the historic center of Torri del Benaco, a few meters from the lakeside and ferry terminal.

GPS Coordinates

Location	Coordinates
Scaliger Castle	Latitude: 45.6096° N
	Longitude: 10.6904° E

Thank you for reading this post. I hope this place I've introduced you to is very interesting, and I hope you can visit it too. See you next time!