The Castello di Rovereto overlooks the Leno river from a rock above the right bank, where the river flows into the valle dell’Adige
Image gallery: Castello di Rovereto
The Castello di Rovereto obtained its current structure around the 15th century, thanks to renovation works carried out by the Venetians. Its pentagonal form and the four impressive angular bastions reveal its military functions, making it one of the most well-known examples of late medieval alpine fortresses.
Built by the nobles of Castelbarco in the 14th century, it was acquired by the Habsburgs in 1509. In the 19th century it was used both as a home for homeless people and a prison. Between 1859 and 1918 it became the seat of two troops of the Kaiserjägers' third regiment. During the Great War, both the city and the castle were in Austrian hands and therefore heavily bombarded by the Italian artillery.
Since 1921, the monument houses the MITAG - Italian Museum of War, composed of 30 rooms. The richness and peculiarities of the findings shown in the exhibition, are unequaled in Italy.
Contact info
- Via Guglielmo Castelbarco, 7 - 38068 - Rovereto (TN)
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +39 0464 438100
- info@museomitag.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
€ 11.00: Ticket
€ 7.00: groups (min. 10 persons), students of the University of Trento
€ 2.00: children unaccompanied by parents (up to 17 years)
Free entrance: Children up to 17 years, people with disabilities and personal assistants, Trentino Guest Card, Museum Pass
More information
- Barriers for wheelchair users exist. in this case we suggest to contact the museum (Phone: +39 0464 438100)
