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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Verona

About

The Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Verona offers a rich journey through the ancient history of the region, presenting artefacts that trace the development of local cultures from prehistory to the Roman era. Housed in the historic Palazzo della Ragione, the museum showcases an extensive collection of ceramics, bronzes, jewellery, inscriptions, and everyday objects that reveal how people lived, worked, and worshipped across the centuries. Carefully curated displays highlight the importance of Verona as a crossroads of northern Italy, shaped by trade, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange. The museum’s clear layout and scholarly approach make it an essential destination for understanding the city’s archaeological heritage and its deep connection to the ancient world.

Verona Italy

Location

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Verona is housed in the former Habsburg San Tomaso barracks on Stradone San Tomaso 3, in the Veronetta district just across the Adige from the historic centre and within walking distance of Ponte Nuovo and Ponte Navi. The complex stands beside the church of San Tomaso Cantuariense and is easily reachable on foot from both Verona Porta Vescovo and Porta Nuova stations, while the nearby riverside promenades lead quickly towards central landmarks such as Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza Bra and the Verona Arena, where visitors find numerous cafés, restaurants and shops.

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Verona

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