Things to do in Cis Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Castle of Altaguardia stands on a hill, at a height of 1280. In fact, it is the highest of all Trentino. It was built on pre-existing ruins in the Middle Ages. From the 18th century it was abandoned and only recently it has been renovated. Today it can be visited and easily reached via a path.

It is inserted in the village of the town, but still maintains its castle structure. The building was built in the 13th century, and had as its first owners the Bragherio of Coredo. The building is in excellent condition and is currently private property and can therefore be visited only on a few occasions.

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.

The building was built in 1460 by Bishop George of Hack. During 1614 and 1615, the palace was the seat of the witches, who were burned alive in front of the building. The most particular part of the structure is the judgment room where there are frescoes depicting the legend of the Queen of France. Today the building is a private home.

The Pezzèn Castle is located in the municipality of Croviana. Initially it belonged to the Valtellina family, later, it passed into the hands of several owners. Currently, the building is a private home.

The first core of the Morenberg Castle structure dates back to 1380. Following the death of the Morenberg family, the fortress became the property of the Barons of Cles. On the door of the second courtyard there was, until the last century, a coat of arms depicting a rampant greyhound belonging to the noble family.

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.

The Corona Castle was built during the 13th century. Its structure is made of stone and is twenty meters high and thirty meters long. The building performed a military function. Currently, only the ruins of the castle are visible.

This was the paternal home of Francesco Guardi da Mastellina, famous painter. High and massive, gable roof, windows framed in stone, portal full sixth of Renaissance forms, of rusticated tins, scudetto noble sacred painting mural

The village of Almazzago in the Municipality of Commezzadura, owns a wonderful hiking area in the Brenta Dolomites, Orti della Regina in Vagliana.

The Thun Castle was built in the middle of the thirteenth century in a hill located near the city of Vigo di Ton. The architectural structure is surrounded by imposing towers, ramparts, ditches and walkways. On the ground floor there are public rooms while the first floor are the stately ones. The castle is open to the public and is in an excellent state of preservation.

The Belasi castle was built in the twelfth century. This was owned by some of the most important families in Val di Non. Its defensive structure consists of a double walls. After World War II, the building was abandoned. Currently, the castle is owned by the Municipality of Campodenno, which has undertaken restoration work.

It dates back to the late 1400s and has an asymmetric plan, announced with a great St Christopher frescoed in 1495. Simone Baschènis painted in fresh biblical figures and the story of St. Agatha, of great value are also the three altars and statues.