Castelvecchio Museum
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Castelvecchio ("old castle") is a castle in Verona, northern Italy, built in 1354–1356 by Cangrande II Della Scala as a fortification against threats from outside the city and from insurgents within. Thus, the bridge from the city to the other side of the Adige River is only accessible from within the castle walls. In 1925 the building was converted from a military fortress, and now the Castelvecchio Museum (Museo di Castelvecchio) displays a collection of sculpture, statues and paintings in this medieval setting.
Restoration by the architect Carlo Scarpa between 1959 and 1973, has enhanced the appearance of the building and exhibits. Scarpa's unique architectural style is visible in the details for doorways, staircases, furnishings, and even fixtures designed to hold a specific piece of artwork (see gallery, below).
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 Staircase designed by Carlo Scarpa, at Castelvecchio Museum in Verona. Italy |
 Ornate metal lattice door designed by Carlo Scarpa |
 Window enclosure and statuary at Castelvecchio Museum |
 Scarpa used modern materials to create a platform for artwork |
 Weathered staircase in the Castelvecchio Museum — Verona, Italy |
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