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Castles around Country of Trento, palaces and mansions

The area around Country of Trento is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads out over the whole area, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still others used as homes, and still others only ruins as evidence of a glorious past. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture in the surroundings of Country of Trento. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Caldes - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Caldes

The Caldes Castle was built by the Cagno family, and in 1464 it was donated to the Thun family. During the nineteenth century the building was purchased by another local family. Currently, it is owned by the Province of Trento. The castle was restored and restored to its former glory. Inside, we find beautiful frescoes. Part of the castle is also a small church built in the late sixteenth century and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Avio - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello dei Sabbionara D'Avio

The Castle of Sabbionara D'Avio is a fascinating and very ancient castle known even before the 13th century. Ownership of the well-known Castelbarco family, it then passed into the hands of the Venetians, cardinals and other recognized personalities from various eras. You can admire a beautiful landscape that surrounds the castle of medieval architecture. The paintings represented inside the castle are of the Gothic-Veronese style of 14th century, as in the 'Chamber of Love', 'The Male' and in the 'Fighters' Parade.

Villa Lagarina - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castel Castellano

The construction takes its name from the location in which it is located. It was assumed that the castle was built around the thirteenth century. It has a massive structure consisting of an ancient tower and a residential building. Due to the collapses, the tower was lowered and therefore the original height does not match today. After the purchase of the Lodron family, it was transformed into a noble residence. It is currently privately owned.

Trento - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Monte

Palazzo del Monte was built around the fifteenth century, and is located on one of the most vibrant areas of Trentino. The structure has elements of the Renaissance style, but also of the Gothic - Venetian one. The building is characterized by the numerous frescoes on the facade, where in the center there is the myth of Hercules, and the famous trifora with a balcony on the first floor. The plant has undergone several restorations over the years, and today it is in a good state of preservation.

Ton - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castel San Pietro

In addition to a beautiful panorama of the Brenta Dolomites, the San Pietro Castle has a historical and architectural value. It was built by the Thun family in medieval style around the 12th century. According to Franco Lancetti, who did the renovation of the castle, the tower had to be 15 meters high and around 6 meters in diameter. Historical testimonies show that the building also housed the chapel of St. Peter from which the castle took its name. It was abandoned at the end of the 17th century by the Thun and today we find the ruins of the castle.

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