A myriad of legends and myths surround Trentino’s castles in a halo of mystery
Image gallery: Castles
Trentino boasts a richness in castles, fortresses, ruins and ancient buildings - a cultural heritage it owes to its strategic position, which was particularly suitable for controlling people's movements. Also, it allowed lords to defend their territory and estate.
Some of the castles, such as the Castello del Buonconsiglio in Trento, Castel Beseno above Calliano or Castel Thun in the Val di Non are in the hands of the Autonomous province of Trento (Provincia Autonoma di Trento) and house museums and exhibitions. Others are still private residences, but some of them can be visited anyway.
Below you will find an overview on the most famous castles in Trentino:
