Castel Chizzola

Castel Chizzola is one of the numerous defensive fortresses built in former times to defend the valley and was therefore erected in a strategic position. This area formed the southern border of the bishopric of Trento and later the border between Austria and Italy.

The fortress is composed of two, still visible parts: the curtain wall surrounding the hamlet of Villetta and the castle which is characterised by the typical swallowtail battlements. The history of Castel Chizzola is similar to those of the other castles of the Vallagarina. The peaceful times under the Castelbarco dynasty were soon interrupted by the Venetian invasions. In the 16th century the castle was acquired by the Habsburgs and eventually left to decay.