Castel Stenico, a symbol of power of the prince-bishops of Trento, stands on a rocky hill above the basin of the Giudicarie Esteriori
Image gallery: Castel Stenico
Castel Stenico, one of the most ancient and strategically important fortresses of the region, overlooks the village of Stenico.
Its history was heavily influenced by the prince-bishops who owned it until the 18th century. When the Napoleonic troops invaded the area, the castle was left to decay. In 1975 it was acquired by the Autonomous Province of Trento (Provincia Autonoma di Trento), which has used it for exhibitions, contemporary art competitions and photography competitions.
The buildings and courtyards are surrounded by a wall in the south and protected by a massive external curtain wall in the north. The Romanesque palazzo overlooks the external courtyard, with the Torre della Fune being the most ancient part of the castle. The St. Martin chapel houses a valuable cycle of sacred Romanesque frescoes. The Sala del Camino Nero and the Sala dei Medaglioni with its allegoric sculptures are also worth visiting. Inside the castle you can find an important archaeologic section dedicated to local history, as well as a collection of furniture, frescoes, weapons and ancient tools of the Museo Castello del Buonconsiglio in Trento, which Castel Stenico is a branch of.
Contact info
- 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: reduced ticket (over 65, groups of 15 or more)
€ 4.00: "Young" ticket (from 15 to 26 years)
Family ticket:
€ 7.00: 1 adult + children under 18
€ 14.00: 2 adults + children under 18
Visit to the 5 Castles (Castello del Buonconsiglio, Castel Beseno, Castello di Stenico, Castel Thun, Castel Caldes):
€ 20.00: ticket
€ 15.00: reduced ticket
Free entrance: Children up to 14 years old (with an identity document), persons with disabilities, Trentino Guest Card, Museum Pass
+ 2.50 €: audio guide per person
More information
Barriers for wheelchair users exist. in this case we suggest to contact the museum (+39 0461 492811 / education@buonconsiglio.it). For wheelchair users and their company the entrance is free.
