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

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.

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.

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.

The Castle of Torre Franca was built in the twelfth century. It is composed of four cylindrical towers. During World War II, the castle hosted a military hospital. Today the castle is private property.

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.

The Church of Our Lady of Grace in Folgaria is a beautiful religious building that was once considered one of the most important of Trentino. It is worth visiting.

Fort Cherle also known as Saint Sebastian was part of the fortified system of the Austrian empire placed on the border with Italy. It was built between 1911 and 1913 and immediately was put in the shot by the nearby Italian fort Campomolon. The military fortress today appears to be very damaged, although restoration works carried out during the twentieth century made it possible to access some internal galleries.

The Church of San Valentino in Folgaria, in Trentino, is a lovely example of religious architecture that preserves in its interior, beautiful frescoes.

Surely the Skitour of the Forts, in Folgaria, is the ideal destination for those who love winter sports and want to have fun practicing skiing. You will find fantastic snowy slopes where to have fun.

The Belvedere Fort was built in 1908 by Rudolf Schneider. It is an Austro-Hungarian construction, erected with the intent to protect Trento from possible attacks. Today, the Museum of the First World War in Lavarone is set up inside it.

Do not miss the fabulous Belvedere Fortreess in Folgaria, in Trentino Alto-Adige, so you enjoy a beautiful landscape and unique colors.

The beautiful village of Guarda, in Folgaria, Trentino, can be considered an outdoor art gallery, thanks to the beautiful painted walls of its palaces.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Important battles took place in this castle. Trap accounts were the owners of the castle from 1470 until 1973, later it was donated to the Province of Trento. Currently, temporary and historical exhibitions are exhibited in the castle.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

The beautiful Hofentòl Waterfalls, in Folgaria, is a spectacle of nature that can, and should, be enjoyed in any season ... It's worth visiting this water jump!

Castel Pietra is located on a bump of Castel Beseno. The construction work ended in the 13th century, a period when it broke away from the administration of the Beseno family, who also owned the other castle. It has a Gothic style and inside it we can admire the frescoed rooms dating back to the 15th century. It was restored by the Autonomous Province of Trento. It is currently privately owned.

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 construction of Torre Tonda dates back to the Roman period. This, together with other towers, now destroyed, were used as the observation point of the valley. The towers were communicating with each other and is thought to be part of a much larger defense system connected to the castle above.

The hermitage of San Colombano is thought to have been built during the tenth century. It is excavated into the rock, and is located at 120 m high. In the church it is assumed that in 753 he lived a hermit. Today, the building is run by a group of volunteers who made the hermitage open to the public.

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.

The Castle of Rovereto is a magnificent alpine fortification from the late Medieval era. During the bombings of World War I, the castle suffered serious damage. During the twenties it was restructured, and a new restoration project is still under construction. Since 1921, the Italian Historical Museum of War has been set up inside it.

This is the house where the famous philosopher, Antonio Rosmini, was born. The interiors preserve the decor and all the objects of the period when Rosmini lived there. The most famous part of the residence is the library, which has about 15,000 volumes. The house - museum can be visited only upon reservation.

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.

Starting from 1160, the Castle of Madruzzo was the seat of the noble family from which it takes its name. It was composed of a set of residences surrounded by walls built on the rock and two imposing towers. After becoming an elegant princely residence, it passed in the 19th century under the Larcher family of Trento who carried out its reconstruction.

North of the municipality is Castel Telvana, located in a strategic position on Mount Ciolino, it was built in the thirteenth century to control the valley.

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.