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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Inserted in the Ethnographic Itinerary of Trentino, the sawmill, strongly wanted by the parish priest Don Taialacqua, still contains a wagon, a vintage frame and a real saw.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Precious pearl in even more precious treasure chest. The Poet Fogazzaro described Molveno and his Lake.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.