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who, between 1852 and 1858, built fortified military barracks on the grounds.
Today the castle is in very bad condition, which does not do it justice. Never-
theless, it is one of the most precious spots for lovers, and a must for tourists to
visit: the terrace before the castle, indeed, offers an invaluable panoramic view
over the city, and over the archaeological area of the Teatro Romano. We sug-
gest one reach the castle by climbing the charming and characteristic footpath
which starts across from Ponte Pietra: the path allows its visitors, step-by-step,
to discover some of Verona’s most beautiful architectural and scenic spots, until
the culmination, a truly five-star, enchanting view, as far as the eye can reach,
over the city, with its monuments, and beyond. The complex comprising the
Visconti castle and the military barracks of San Pietro has been the subject of
discussion and reflection regarding a variety of solutions for its recuperation,
since everyone recognizes its extraordinary meaning in terms of history, symbolic
value, and landscape beauty. Most likely it will become a museum, or definitely
some form of cultural center, however, for the time being it is still closed, waiting
for its renovation to be completed. Recently the verdant area near the castle was
cleared and beautified, comprising an area of 7.000 m2. Now it is a place for the
people of Verona and tourists to relax and have picnics, and it can be reached
by the enchanted path leading up to Castel San Pietro. The panoramic view to
be enjoyed from this verdant area covers the bends of the River Adige, including
the church of Santo Stefano, the dwellings of Madonna del Terraglio, and the
covered defense walkway built by the Venetian Repubblica Serenissima, which
leads to the “Bacola” rondella and the Visconti walls.
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