As you make your way uphill from the town of Besenello, Castel Beseno, atop an imposing hill, appears amoung houses, trees and shops. Winding your way up and around, anticipation builds as you appr
oach the castle, and walls and towers come into and go out of view. If you only have time to visit one castle in Trentino, this should be the one. Likely the largest fortified structure in Trentino, it's a combination of castle, a bit of ruins and a small museum. The museum consists mostly of medieval weapons, but has an 'armor room' where visitors can actually try on various components of 'knight-wear'. The castle grounds are very well maintained and open-air windows offer magnificent views throughout the site. The south courtyard, with stairs leading to a wall walk, yields spectacular views of the valley and towns below. Back in the interior courtyard, look for the dungeon below and some old frescos in some of the recently restored towers above.
Tip: Take the #301 bus from Trento and get off at Besenello. Look for Via Castel Beseno and follow it to the top. Be sure to make a note of the times for the return bus.
oach the castle, and walls and towers come into and go out of view. If you only have time to visit one castle in Trentino, this should be the one. Likely the largest fortified structure in Trentino, it's a combination of castle, a bit of ruins and a small museum. The museum consists mostly of medieval weapons, but has an 'armor room' where visitors can actually try on various components of 'knight-wear'. The castle grounds are very well maintained and open-air windows offer magnificent views throughout the site. The south courtyard, with stairs leading to a wall walk, yields spectacular views of the valley and towns below. Back in the interior courtyard, look for the dungeon below and some old frescos in some of the recently restored towers above.
Tip: Take the #301 bus from Trento and get off at Besenello. Look for Via Castel Beseno and follow it to the top. Be sure to make a note of the times for the return bus.
