Castello di Bevilacqua

Construction of the Castello di Bevilacqua began in 1336 at the behest of Guglielmo I. Bevilacqua. Originally conceived as a defensive structure against the Este and Carraresi families, the castle suffered its first attacks in the early 16th century and lost its military significance. Under the direction of architect Michele Sanmicheli, it was transformed into a noble residence in 1532. In 1848, the castle was set on fire by Austrian troops, but later rebuilt by Countess Felicita Bevilacqua. After her death, it became the property of the “Bevilacqua-La Masa” foundation and temporarily served as a retirement home. Occupied by German soldiers during World War II, it was then used as a kindergarten until 1966, before being destroyed by fire again. The Cerato family acquired the property in 1990 and initiated restoration work, which brought the castle to its present state.

The Castello di Bevilacqua is situated in the municipality of Bevilacqua, in the province of Verona, in the Italian region of Veneto. It stands at an elevation of approximately 11 meters above sea level.

The castle is privately owned and is now open to visitors. It is used for events, ceremonies, and educational workshops and houses a variety of historical details, including a kitchen with tools from various eras, an armory hall, a scriptorium, a wine cellar, frescoed salons, and a hanging garden.