Torre della Catena, Verona

Name: Torre della Catena
Address: Verona, Italy

#91 among attractions in Verona

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The Catena tower is a military building built during the 14th century on the bed of the Adige River as part of the Scaliger defense system of the city of Verona. The tower, now disused, is located between the Catena Bridge and the Risorgimento Bridge.

Coordinates: 45°26'42"N, 10°58'56"E

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Nord-Ovest (Borgo Trento)Verona Italy

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Torre della Catena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo di Castelvecchio, Ponte Scaligero, Arco dei Gavi, San Procolo.

0.5 miSE
Gothic architecture, Museum, Forts and castles
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Reconstructed 1350s bridge with arches
Ponte Scaligero, Verona
11 min walk • The Ponte Scaligero, also known as the Castelvecchio Bridge, is an iconic landmark in the historic city of Verona, Italy. This fortified bridge spans the Adige River and was built in the 14th century by Cangrande II della Scala, a ruler of the Scaliger dynasty, hence...
0.5 miSE
Arch
Arco dei Gavi, Verona
13 min walk • The Arco dei Gavi, an ancient Roman arch, stands as a historical beacon in the bustling Italian city of Verona. Erected in the 1st century AD, the arch was originally built to honor the prominent Gavi family and served as a majestic entrance for those arriving from the...
~1360 ftSW
Romanesque architecture, Church
San Procolo, Verona
7 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Verona, Italy, stands the ancient church of San Procolo. This lesser-known gem is a testament to the city’s rich religious and architectural heritage. Although it may not command the international recognition of Verona's Arena or...
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16th-century palace and home to a saint
Palazzo Canossa, Verona
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0.5 miSE
Art/decorative art in medieval castle
Castelvecchio, Verona
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Verona, Italy, Castelvecchio stands as a formidable example of medieval architecture and a historic emblem of the city's storied past. This impressive castle, constructed in the 14th century, was built by the ruling Scaliger family, who were the...
~1670 ftSW
Noted art in striking Romanesque church
Basilica di San Zeno, Verona
9 min walk • Nestled in the romantic city of Verona, Italy, the Basilica di San Zeno stands as a testament to the region's rich religious and architectural history. This exquisite church, dedicated to the city's patron saint, San Zeno, is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture...
0.7 miE
Church
San Giovanni in Foro, Verona
17 min walk • San Giovanni in Foro is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Verona, Italy. This ancient church, whose name translates to "St. John in the Forum," stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage.
0.6 miE
Church, Baroque architecture
San Matteo Church, Verona
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0.6 miE
Ancient, arched entrance to the city
Porta Borsari, Verona
15 min walk • Porta Borsari is an ancient Roman gate in Verona, northern Italy. It dates to the 1st century AD, though it was most likely built over a pre-existing gate from the 1st century BC.
0.5 miSE
Romanesque architecture, Church
San Lorenzo, Verona
14 min walk • San Lorenzo is a Romanesque style, Roman Catholic church on Corso Cavour in central Verona, region of Veneto, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Torre della Catena?

Nearby attractions include San Procolo, Verona (7 min walk), Basilica di San Zeno, Verona (9 min walk), Parco delle Mura, Verona (9 min walk), Ponte Scaligero, Verona (11 min walk).

How to get to Torre della Catena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre della Catena:

Bus

Viale della Repubblica 49 I • Lines: 61 (3 min walk)
Via del Risorgimento, 32 • Lines: 61 (3 min walk)

Train

Verona Porta Nuova (29 min walk)