Castles in Trentino
San Giovanni castle
For lovers of Trentino’s history and culture, a visit to Castel San Giovanni is a must. Along with Castel Romano, it was home to the Lodron family for centuries, the feudal dynasty that ruled over Valle del Chiese.
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Castel Romano
Castel Romano looms majestically over all Valle del Chiese, as far as Lake Idro. It may be partly because of this strategic position that, over the centuries, it was the target of raids and attacks by various armies.
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Santa Barbara Castle
The Castello di Lodrone, also known as Castello Santa Barbara, was the oldest of the Lodron residences. The earliest records of it date back to the end of the 12th century when Calapino di Lodrone, a feudatory of the Appiano Counts, was already living here. It was gradually abandoned from the 16th century onwards.
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The castles of Trentino
There are over 300 castles, strongholds and fortresses in Trentino, a land whose particular morphological characteristics made it well suited to the construction of such forts. The best-preserved among those open to visitors include: Castello del Buonconsiglio, Castel Stenico, Castel Beseno and Castel Thun.
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