Castel Thun, Trento

Imposing and austere, the castle was the home of one of the most powerful feudal families in the region.

Situated on a hill, in a panoramic position overlooking the entire Non Valley, it is surrounded by a complex system of fortifications consisting of towers, walls, bastions, a walkway and a moat dating back to the sixteenth century. From the same period comes the powerful Spanish Gate, beyond which you reach the drawbridge and the first courtyard.

Here stands the imposing Baronial Palace.

In the vast interior spaces, there are numerous rooms that preserve the original rich furnishings and an interesting family picture gallery.

The most valuable and interesting room is the sixteenth-century Bishop’s Room, entirely lined with Swiss stone pine wood.

Castel Thun was acquired in 1992 by the Autonomous Province of Trento.

Building and furnishings are still subject to careful and demanding restoration and study work.