Castello di Arco

The castello di Arco overlooks the entire plain of the Sarca stream and the town of Arco from an impressive rocky hill. The historic centre of Arco surrounds the slope in a semicircle. This former shelter of the Cenomani tribes (around 300 BC), was first mentioned in documents from the 12th century.

Inside the fortress you can visit the beautiful meadow Prato della Lizza, a prison, a high tower, the ravelin and numerous rooms. The highlight of the entire building, however, is a precious fresco cycle from the 14th century which was restored in 1986 by the culture department of the Autonomous Province of Trento. This artwork depicts several people of the court: noble women and men playing chess, S. George trying to kill a drake and a knight and a dame making rose garlands.

The castle of Arco is the landmark of the city of Arco, as well as a historically important building testifying the glorious past of Trentino. It was represented in several artworks, including a watercolour painting by the famous engraver and painter Albrecht Dürer which is nowadays exhibited at the Louvre museum in Paris.

The castello di Arco can be visited.

Please note: the castello di Arco is accessible in a 20-minute walk from the city centre of Arco. Suitable clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.