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

Welcome to Faver Italy. If you’are planning to visit Faver for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Faver and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Faver and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

The Picturesque Commune of Faver

Faver, Trento, vineyards perched on the mountain

Faver, Trento, vineyards perched on the mountain

Faver is a picturesque commune located in the Trentino province of northern Italy. It has a population of approximately 900 inhabitants and sits just below Monte Avvoltoio.

This locality is made up of two main areas called Cort and Vich. Each of these areas has a square and a fountain. The stone houses and alleyways add to the beauty of this location, making it the perfect place to take things easy.

The main attractions in this location include the nearby vineyards, forests and mountains. This makes it the perfect location for wine lovers, cyclists, hikers and those who enjoy walking tours in stunning surroundings.

The summer months are the most suitable months to visit, especially if you want get a full appreciation of the natural attractions in this area of Italy. Snowfall in the winter also makes this a picturesque location to visit at that time of year. Faver is the perfect holiday location for people who want to spend time in an authentic, historic and relaxed Italian city. However, its natural surroundings also make it the ideal destination for the more adventurous traveller.

written by Emilio Aronica - Last update: 13/11/2021

What To See near Faver

Segonzano (1 Km)

Castello di Segonzano

The medieval castle was built by Rodolfo Scancio and then passed to Baron Giovanni Battista Prato. The castle, majestic and of indescribable beauty, has crenellated ruins and the tower called the Prisons that overlooks the surrounding landscape.

Cembra Lisignago (1 Km)

Chiesa di San Pietro

In typical Gothic architecture, the church of St. Peter preserves several frescoes among which the Last Judgment. The building has a single nave, flanked by a medieval bell tower of late Romanesque shape with pyramidal cusp.

Segonzano (2 Km)

Madonna dell'aiuto

Our Lady of Help, a beautiful painting, is housed inside the homonymous Sanctuary, in the middle of a forest in Segonzano. This is a copy of Mariahilf's famous painting, which copy was wanted and brought by Baron Francesco Ferdinando. The painting is admired by many pilgrims who arrived on the road, to pray and make offers.

Fornace (8 Km)

Castello di Roccabruna

The Castle of Roccabruna was built in the Middle Ages for defense purposes. When it was home to the noble family of the Roccabruna, it became a splendid Renaissance mansion. Of the entire Castle, today, there is only the door placed in the historic center of the village.

Mezzocorona (10 Km)

Castello San Gottardo Diroccato

The Castle of St. Gotthard was built in 1181. The building was used as a military fortification until 1525. In 1735 it was restored and used by pilgrims to celebrate St. Gotthard. Currently, the front door where the dragon coat of arms is visible in the castle.

Mezzocorona (11 Km)

Castel Firmian

The Castle was built in 1480 by the captain of the Valle di Non, Nicolò I of Firmian. In 1650, a classroom was built outside that gave the opportunity to unite the tower with the castle. All the changes were made in Gothic and Baroque style. Inside there is the chapel dedicated to San Giovanni Nepomuceno and some important paintings.

Fai della Paganella (13 Km)

Fun Park

Fai della Paganella (13 Km)

Cima Paganella

Trento (15 Km)

Palazzo Trautmannsdorf

The structure dates back to the beginning of the '500. The building was named after the Trautmannsdorf, the first to own it. The structure is a typical example of the Trentino Renaissance and has very regular compositional elements. The decorations belong to the late Renaissance, since they had arrived only after the restoration of the '800. Today the building is home to the Istituto Trentino del Vino.

Trento (15 Km)

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.

Trento (15 Km)

Torre Verde

The Green Tower is located near the area of the walls of Teodorico, in Trento. According to archaeologists, studying the walls of the building, we trace the origin of the Tower, which was erected in the Etruscan era. According to testimonies, in the Middle Ages, the Tower was a prison where the prisoners were tortured in a terrible way.

Trento (15 Km)

Museo Castello del Buonconsiglio

A part of his collection are on display in the Castel Beseno and Castel Stenico (representing the branch offices of this castle). A collection of light weapons and firearms, fine furniture, all in a majestic setting.

Spormaggiore (15 Km)

Parco Faunistico Spormaggiore

Trento (15 Km)

Castel Thun

Thun Castle was built in the mid-13th century and was home to the powerful Thun family, who owned prestigious residences in the valleys of Non and Sole. The castle is located on top of a hill and enjoys a beautiful panoramic position. Very beautiful and not to be missed are the drawbridge and the comital palace.

Trento (15 Km)

Castello del Buonconsiglio

One of the most famous buildings of Trento, it is the greatest monumental complex of Trentino-Alto Adige, built for defensive purposes on a rocky hill. It has archaeological collections, art, numismatics and temporary exhibitions.

Spormaggiore (15 Km)

Parco Faunistico di Spormaggiore

An excellent opportunity to get in touch with alpine nature and to deepen the knowledge with the animals that live there, in conditions of semi-naturalness, such as the brown bear, the wolf, the royal owl, the cat wild, fox, otter and lynx! The Wildlife Park offers everyone the unique opportunity to observe closely the brown bear, the largest mammal that lives in the Alps and that has returned to populate the Trentino woods thanks to a special project of reintroduction.

Trento (15 Km)

Palazzo Galasso

Palazzo Galasso was built at the beginning of the '600, according to the project by Pier Maria Bagnadore. The structure has classic elements and Palladianism, both outside and in the interior. It is called “Devil's”, since the work on the construction of its façade ended in less than six years, and for the time of that time, it was an extremely short period.

Trento (15 Km)

Monumento a Dante

A statue dedicated to Dante Alighieri, by the Florentine sculptor Cesare Zocchi, located in the park of the station. It was built as a symbol of the Italian culture when Trentino was still a territory of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Vigo di Ton (15 Km)

Castel Thun

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.

Trento (15 Km)

Chiesa di Sant'Anna

The Church of Saint Anne was erected in the late fifteenth century. On the portal there is the emblem of the Uldaric Vicar of Lichtenstein. The structure has elements of the late Gothic, combined with the Renaissance ones, the result of various renovations over the years. The interior was restored during the 90s, and during this restoration various architectural and decorative details never discovered before were detected were taken over.

Trento (15 Km)

Palazzo Salvadori

Palazzo Salvadori was built during the 16th century, the work of Lucio di Pietro. The structure was erected on the plant of an ancient synagogue of the Jews, and has Renaissance architectural elements. The decorations on the façade have a religious character: the medallions of Martyrdom and the Glory of Simonino, created great controversy among the Jewish community of Trento. Currently, the building is well preserved.

Trento (15 Km)

Palazzo Trentini

The palace was built in 1740, on commission of the noble Trentini family. The structure has elegant decorative elements, belonging to the Rococo style. The interior houses numerous frescoes and several well-kept ornaments, by Carlo Henrici, Giorgio Anselmi, Pietro Antonio Bianchi and some other artists of the time. Currently, the palace hosts several exhibitions and events in the area.

Spormaggiore (15 Km)

Castel Belfort

Trento (15 Km)

Palazzo Firmian

The palace dates back to the '500, took the name of Carlo Firmian, who was born in that building. The structure has architectural elements of the late Renaissance, while the decorative ones can be dated in different periods. The building was restored several times, this also changed the original appearance of the building, but the frescoes and other works inside remained intact. Currently, the building is home to the Cassa di Risparmio.

Spormaggiore (15 Km)

Castello di Belfort

It was built in 1311 by Tissone of Altspaur. The tower stands out of the structure, still visible. Unfortunately, in 1670 it was destroyed by a fire and only thirty years later it began with reconstruction. During Napoleon's period he was abandoned. Today, the remaining ruins are visible already from the street and can be visited.

Trento (15 Km)

Teatro Sociale

it was founded in 1819, a theater tradition in the city. With a program of theater, dance and operetta .

Trento (15 Km)

Badia di San Lorenzo

The abbey of S. Lorenzo di Trento was built by Benedictine monks between 1166 and 1183, and is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in the city. The structure has often been the subject of events that damaged its construction, ultimately the bombings of the Allies in the 20th century. It was restored in 1955. Today it is a place of high spirituality, charity and communion among the inhabitants of the area.

Trento (15 Km)

Palazzo Geremia

The Geremia Palace was built in late 1400, on commission by Giovanni Antonio Pona. The structure has elements of Gothic style inside, and Renaissance style on the outside. The facade is all frescoed by Marcello Fogolino, and this makes it a very elegant building. Since 1912 it belongs to the Municipality of Trento, and today it is the headquarters of representation.

Trento (15 Km)

Palazzo Thun

The Palazzo Thun in Trento was built in the mid-16th century in Renaissance style and consists of several buildings, a chapel and a tower. The interior of the palace was modified according to the neoclassical style at the behest of Count Matteo Thun in 1830. Inside it is possible to see some works characteristic of Italian art: Antonio Giongo's Neptune, the frescoes by Brusasorci and the paintings by Casarini.

Trento (16 Km)

Palazzo Tabarelli

The palace was built in the '500 on the installations of some previous medieval buildings. It took its name from the Tabarelli de Fatis, who commissioned its construction. The structure is a typical example of the Renaissance style, and was designed by Alessio Longhi. From the excavations on the area below, ancient Roman testimonies have been discovered. Today the structure is in an excellent state of preservation.

Trento (16 Km)

Mausoleo di Cesare Battisti

The Mausoleum of Cesare Battisti was built in 1935 and was designed by Ettore Fagiuoli. The circular structure rests on a stone base that carries a tombstone dedicated to Cesare Battisti. The monument is located on the hill of Doss Trento and is now well preserved.

Trento (16 Km)

Torre Vanga

The Vanga Tower was erected in the thirteenth century at the behest of Prince Frederick Vanga, from whom it also took its name. The structure has a square plan, almost 40 m high, and was used to monitor all the circulation of the adjacent area. The tower is made of brick and decorated with three windows. For many years it was used as a prison, while today, it hosts several exhibitions in the area.

Trento (16 Km)

Fontana del Nettuno

Built by the sculptor Francesco Giongo of Lavarone. For this fountain, located in Piazza Duomo, the sculptor developed a system of water flow without interruption.

Trento (16 Km)

Palazzo Calepini

The palace was erected during the 16th century, on commission of the Calepini family, from which it also took its name. The structure has architectural elements of the '500, typical of the late Renaissance style. Inside, there are numerous paintings of eighteenth-century origin. Currently, the building houses the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Trento.

Trento (16 Km)

Torre Civica

Trento (16 Km)

Casa Balduini

Casa Balduini dates back to the Middle Ages, and was the first structure with a frescoed facade in Trento. The frescoes date back to the '400 and represent stories of mythology, but reported in Renaissance style. The property is one of the most beautiful in the city, and today it is in excellent condition.

Trento (16 Km)

Museo Tridentino di Scienze Naturali

This museum pays particular attention to the Alpine region and the sphere of Trentino . It is a great promoter of scientific culture through displays of natural history-oriented education.

Trento (16 Km)

Torre Massarello

Torre Massarello, also known as the “Arcidiaconale”, was built during the Middle Ages. It took its name from Angelo Massarelli, a famous personality in the religious world of the time, who lived for several years inside the tower itself. The structure has late Gothic architectural elements, while the rooms are decorated with frescoes and special ornaments. Today, the building is in an excellent state of preservation, and it can be visited by the public.

Trento (16 Km)

Case Cazuffi-Rella

These are two adjacent buildings dating back to the sixteenth century. Both are characterized by the frescoes on the facades, the work of the painter Fogolino. They are typical palaces, of a secular character. On the left façade, characters and scenes from classical mythology are depicted, while on the right side the themes of Virtue, Time, the Triumphs of Love, Apollo and Abundance.

Trento (16 Km)

Torre della Tromba

According to testimonies, the Tower was erected around the twelfth century. The current appearance of the tower is the result of a deep restoration that took place in the '800, which gave it a neoclassical style. Inside there are numerous stucco decorations, carefully curated by Antonio Giongo. Today, the tower hosts several exhibitions and events in the area.

Trento (16 Km)

Museo Diocesano Tridentino

it was founded in 1903 to preserve the artistic heritage of the diocese and to keep the early Christian basilica of S. Vigil and archaeological remains of the cathedral found in the twentieth century from the underground

Trento (16 Km)

Palazzo Pretorio

This is a historic building located in Piazza del Duomo. It is topped by the massive size of the Civic Tower and is adorned with a battlements. Today it houses the Tridentino Diocesian Museum.

Trento (16 Km)

Palazzo Sardagna

The Palazzo della Sardagna is a majestic structure built by the family that bears the same name and thanks to which it has the same shapes and characteristics of today. It is a palace that reflects the Trentino Renaissance and Baroque style as it was built in the transitional phase of the eighteenth century. The Sardagna family coat of arms is visible at the entrance. Only the rooms of the museum are accessible to the public.

Trento (16 Km)

Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore

Trento (16 Km)

Chiesa di Sant'Apollinare

Trento (16 Km)

Palazzo Larcher-Fogazzaro

The palace dates back to the 18th century, owned by the Guarinoni family. The structure has architectural elements from the late Baroque and is one of the most majestic buildings in the city. The façade is characterized by careful decorative works, while the interior preserves numerous works of art from the eighteenth century.

Trento (16 Km)

Cattedrale di San Vigilio

The church of San Vigilio is the cathedral of Trento. Built in the thirteenth century on the area where it was originally an ancient basilica, dedicated to San Vigilio, patron saint of the city, from which takes its name.

Trento (16 Km)

Porta Santa Margherita

Trento (16 Km)

Arco dei Tre Portoni

Trento (16 Km)

Teatro Auditorium

It is the largest in the city of Trento, was excellent visibility and acoustics. Here there are concerts of symphonic music, theater and events of contemporary music.

Trento (16 Km)

Teatro Cuminetti

This theater is the former Experimental Theatre. Suited to contemporary theater performances and film screenings. Its name recalls the professor Benvenuto Cuminetti,a man of profound culture and theatrical knowledge .

Ton (16 Km)

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.

Trento (16 Km)

Palazzo delle Albere

The palace was built in the '500 by Madruzzo. The structure has a square plan, and consists of four tall towers. Inside, there are numerous paintings that enrich the palace, giving it an elegant look. The building is home to the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto.

Campodenno (17 Km)

Castel Belasi

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.

Trento (18 Km)

Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto

Here are concentrated works of modern and contemporary art. The permanent collection includes over 15,000 works including paintings, drawings and sculptures. Works by artists such as Carlo Carra, Giorgio de Chirico, along with others.

Vallelaghi (18 Km)

Castello di Terlago

The Castle of Terlago, also known as Domus de Trilaco, is a fortified building. It is surrounded by a beautiful and large garden. It is currently used as a private residence and cannot be visited.

Andalo (18 Km)

Andalo Life Park

Andalo (18 Km)

Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta

Contà (19 Km)

Castel Corona

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.

Levico Terme (19 Km)

Lago di Caldonazzo

Lake Caldonazzo is the largest lake in Trentino and the only one where you can practice water skiing, canoeing and other water sports. Here are beach clubs and free beaches. For the year 2013, Lake Caldonazzo obtained the prestigious international Blue Flag award, thanks to the clear waters, the beach and the eco-friendly tourism and environmental management policies.

Levico Terme (19 Km)

Lago di Levico

Lake Levico is a lake in Trentino, located next to Lake Caldonazzo, from which it is separated from the Colle di Tenna. The lake is famous as it is located next to the spa resort of Levico Terme. Its shores are home to a beach and a park. For the year 2013 it obtained the prestigious international Blue Flag award thanks to the clear waters, the beach and the eco-friendly tourism and environmental management policies of this resource from part of the municipality of Levico Terme.

Predaia (20 Km)

Sores Park

Altopiano della Vigolana (20 Km)

Castello Vigolo Vattaro

This initial construction belonged to the period of the Middle Ages, instead the current structure dates back to a reconstruction of the seventeenth century. It is placed at the top of a summit since it was used as an observation point in the area. Its structure includes a city wall with a square tower, mullioned windows and single windows that surround the entire perimeter. It was recently refurbished.

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