Castello Roccabruna

Roccabruna Castle is located on the Collina di San Martino and houses the town hall of Fornace. Built in the 13th century, the medieval complex was part of the defensive line of fortresses in the upper Valsugana valley. Under the powerful Roccabruna family from Trentino it was converted into a Renaissance castle and residence in the 16th century.

Afterwards the castle changed hands several times and passed into the possession of the noble family of Gaudenti and then to the Counts Giovanelli who sold it to the municipality of Fornace in 1853 in order to build a new parish church consecrated to St. Martin. A part of the castle was demolished in favour of the new church and the only remains of the castle which survive to this day are its south-east wing with its turret and some elements of the Renaissance such as the ashlar windows, the blazoned gate and the inner courtyard with an arcade.