Castello Scaligero di Sirmione

It's cool, calm, clean and comfortable enough to go on holidays every weekend if possible.

Whatever somebody wants to take a natural breath, this place is clicked I kindly suggest.

Not only beautiful nature but also there are many delicious ice cream and coffee shops hiding inside it which makes us feel healthily both of body and mind.

Visiting this tranquil, small medieval retreat past the peak season was an absolute delight. The serene atmosphere, the vast and clear lake with a horizon stretching out, and the charming blue ducks on the lake created an incredibly peaceful setting. I loved the feel of the quaint little cathedral and the delightful eateries and shops tucked away in the alleys. I'd love to revisit even during the bustling summer to experience the liveliness. Truly a hidden gem worth exploring!

A stunning castle surrounded by water, and with a fortified dock. Inside you get free roam of the building and battlements, including the top of the keep which has great views over the town and lake. It wasn't too expensive, and it was definitely worth going inside!! You can't buy tickets in advance, but you can book a timeslot for free on the website, not that I needed to.

Beautiful and unique castle located right on the lake shore. The water actually goes into the outer part of castle like a boat garage. Didn't go inside the museum but from the outside was very nice. Main highlight when visiting Sirmione.

This was a nice interesting castle to stroll around in. I do think some signage as you walk around would be good. There was a lot of information on the restoration works but not so much on the original building and use. It was pouring with rain while we visited so we may not have got as much out of it as we could have but that’s not their fault. I did think it strange that we had to engage with 3 people just to enter the building, 1 to tell us to wait beside a sign that said ‘wait’, 1 to sell the ticket and 1 to say enter and head to the right. These people were all within about 5 metres and earshot/sight of each other. Seemed overkill and a waste of money that could be spent on the castle itself, just my observation

Definitely worth the visit!
We got combined ticket to see other ruins as well. It is a beautiful historical castle, also the main entrance to Sirmione's old city. You can get inside the castle and go all the way up to the highest tower. Even though the stairway was steep and in some places very narrow, the view from the top is breathtaking.

Great place to visit. The castle is built over a lake ; it is very well preserved. The surounding areas include a small chapel,., souvenir shops, places to eat and there's a boat ride you can enjoy. The lake is beautiful cristal clear water filled with ducks, swans and fish. There is also a dock for smaller boats.

Sirmione is a beautiful unique place , so friendly , restaurants and food gorgeous . Easy to walk around the lovely town. The castle is amazing , be prepared for 170+ stairs to the top but so worth it .

At the entrance of the old town of Sermione stands a big beautiful castle: Castello Scaligero di Sermione. A beautiful old castle that protects all the history of this beautiful town in the heart of Lake Garda in Northern Italy. A quick visit will do the job with some beautiful pictures. Enjoy...

Very nice and unique place and the location on the shore Lake Garda.In the September still lots of People around but was no problem with the parking. The litlle town beside place is very busy you can find typical gifts,plenty restaurants and more.

Awesome to visit in the off season, still lots of people but nothing like it is in the summer I'm sure.

If you like old buildings, consider getting a combined ticket for this castle and the grotto.
It's a cute little castle and you can climb up to the battlements and one of the towers, giving you a view of the harbor and the whole south side of the lake.
Go a little later if you want to skip the lines in the off season, although I hear you can maybe buy tickets online? Might be worth doing that.

It’s really interesting place to visit in an old city of Sirmione. Architecture, recommend to take a boat and see them castle from the sea.

Nice small place for quick visit. Not much to see, but for €6 per person is not that bad

When you are in Sirmione on Lake Garda, it is worth visiting the nearby Scaliger Castle, walking through the narrow streets and having an excellent Italian ice cream. Even if there will be a lot of people, you will enjoy it mainly with good ice cream and coffee🙂😊😉

One of the "must" experiences when in Sirmione.
The castle of the Scala family is a well preserved fortress at the entrance of the old town. Great views from the top of the tower.

Small castle but packs awesome views all around! It's surrounded by turquoise waters which is best viewed from the top tower. The water is so clear you can see giant fishes lazing below. The stairs are steep and narrow but worth climbing past your fear.

There are many medieval castles scattered around Lake Garda in Italy, but the Scaligeri Castle in Malcesine is the most beautiful of them all.
The castle is built on top of a rock, to which the houses of the historic center of Malcesine cling.
The history of Malcesine's Scaliger Castle dates back to the early Middle Ages - the Lombards first built a fortress here to control the lake. At the end of the 6th century, the fortress was destroyed and then rebuilt by the Franks. In 1277, the fortress became the property of Alberto Della Scala - a member of the Scaliger dynasty of medieval rulers of Verona. He renovated it into the castle as it looks today.
For centuries, the city could only be accessed by water and the castle played an important role in protecting the area and controlling the movement of the lakes. Sirzina Gate is the only entry point to the castle and its grounds. A proud dungeon stands out above the various buildings and the courtyards are surrounded by walls.
Today, Casermata – one of the main buildings of the castle – hosts the local museum of the natural history of Monte Baldo and Lake Garda.

Very nice place to spend your day by visiting the castle and Town the cafe and Restaurants

Historical site with beautiful town surrounded ❤ 💕 with whole Infrastructure like a little Venice ♥ we love to stay there and enjoy our earlier breakfast 😀 😊 when not overcrowded, very impressed 😀