Castel Beseno near Rovereto is the biggest feudal fortification of Trentino
Image gallery: Castel Beseno
Castel Beseno stands on a hill near Folgaria in the Vallagarina between Trento and Rovereto. It is the biggest fortification of Trentino and was built in a strategically important position. The monument was first mentioned in historic documents dating back to the 12th century, when it was a fief of the counts of Appiano and the residence of the noble family Da Beseno.
The castle's tormented history starts in 1470 as it was granted as a fief to the counts Trapp, a noble family from Stiria, close to the emperor of Austria. After having been destroyed in a fire, the medieval castle required renovation and was converted into a residence. In 1800 the castle was abandoned and given to the Autonomous Province of Trento. The monument was restored and is now one of the branches of the Museo del Castello del Buonconsiglio.
Castel Beseno is surrounded by two impressive elliptical curtain walls with a total length of 250 m and a width of about 50 metres. The big silvery bastions, the dark gates with the drawbridge and the portcullis, as well as the tournament field, are also worth mentioning.
Contact info
- via Castel Beseno - 38060 - Calliano - Besenello (TN)
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +39 0461 233770
- info@buonconsiglio.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
€ 7.00: Ticket
€ 5.00: over 65, groups over 15 visitors
€ 4.00: children from 15 to 26 years
€ 14.00: Family Ticket (2 adults + children under 18) / € 7.00 (1 adult + children under 18)
Free entrance: Children up to 14 years old (with an identity document), persons with disabilities, Trentino Guest Card,Museum Pass
Visit to the 5 Castles (Castello del Buonconsiglio, Castel Beseno, Castello di Stenico, Castel Thun, Castel Caldes):
€ 20.00: ticket
€ 15.00: reduced ticket
More information
Barriers for wheelchair users exist. in this case we suggest to contact the museum (+39 0461 492811 / +39 0461 233770 - education@buonconsiglio.it). For wheelchair users and their company the entrance is free.
