Arco Castle is the true jewel of the city. The recent restoration has brought it back to its former splendour, giving new life to the history of the Counts of Arco, its historic owners, and to the imposing Torre Grande.
Among the highlights are the richly frescoed Games Room and the terrace overlooking the town of Arco.
Inside the Games Room you can admire beautiful frescoes in the International Gothic style, dating from the late 14th to the early 15th century. They depict ladies playing dice or chess, St George and the dragon, battle scenes and the knighting of a warrior.
Equally charming is the walk through the olive groves leading from the centre of Arco to the foot of the castle, along an uphill path of about 15 minutes. The castle, accessible only on foot, dominates the plain of the lower Sarca River as far as Lake Garda and offers visitors a striking view over the surrounding valleys.
Arco Castle is open to visitors and in summer provides a picturesque setting for music and literary events.
Tickets
Full price: âŹ5
Reduced: âŹ3.50 (youth 12â18, over 65, Fidelity Card holders)
Groups (min. 15 people): âŹ3.50 per person
Free admission: children under 12, people with disabilities and their companions, residents of Arco, Fidelity Card holders
How to reach Arco Castle
The castle can be reached from the historic centre of Arco with a 15â20 minute walk through the surrounding olive grove. To reach Arco:
A22 Brennero: exit at Rovereto Sud, continue on the SS40 towards Mori â Riva del Garda â Arco. Coming from the north, you can also exit at Trento Centro and continue along the SS45b for about 40 km.
From the southâeast of Lake Garda: follow the eastern Gardesana road (SS249) through Peschiera â Garda â Malcesine â Torbole â Riva del Garda â Arco.
From the southâwest of Lake Garda: take the western Gardesana road (SS45bis) through Brescia â Salò â Limone â Riva del Garda â Arco.
For further information
Arco Castle
Via Castello, 10
1038062 Arco, Italy
Tel: +39 0464 510156
