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Piazzale Castel San Pietro

Piazzale Castel San Pietro, 37129 Verona, Italy
Ranked #9 of 56 attractions in Verona
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The hill of San Pietro is the place where some of the most ancient settlements of Verona appeared. The fist castle on the hill was built by Theorich the Great and was followed by other rulers though the centuries. The current Castle is from the period of Austrian domination of the city of Verona after 1890. More

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Spring, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Restoration under way and not much to see of interest. No plaques or explanation of what you are looking at and how it relates to the history of the time. Entry is free. More

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Denver, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

This was worth the hike! We arrived at sunset--very dramatic!! More

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Whitby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

You'll miss the entrance to the steps if you are not carefull, but they are directly in front of you as you cross the Ponte Pietra, next to a bar run by a crazy Chinese woman. . . The walk up the steps is well worth the effort for the views up and down the river - at least 3... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

just think that this is the unique place where you can easily find locals. The love it. It s easy to meet some lovers here or just some photographers. Perfect after rain; perfect for footing or simply for a historico-panoramic sight walk. More

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verona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Without doubt the best view over Verona! From Ponte Pietra (the Stone Bridge built in roman times) a beautiful stare case through old stylish houses and beside the roman theater (Taeatro Romano), ath the bottom, will lead you ,in less than 10 mins, to the top of this hill from where you will enjoy an amazing view over the old... More

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Tampere, Finland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

A perfect place to watch the sun go down or just to go for a quiet moment and look at the city. You might bumb into teenagers in love or teenagers having a nive bottle of wine in the evening at weekends :). The view givves you a great perspective of the city. More

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Nice, France
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

I liked the stroll to get there.. quite a hike up the steps, View was nice from the top. but as the Castel is closed there is nothing to do once there. I wouldn't bother going again. More

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Perugia, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
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Piazzale Castel San Pietro is amazing and the Ponte Pietra and the river even more romantic. It was full of people even though it was winter. I have the most wonderful memories of Verona!! More

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Nova Gorica, Slovenia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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