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Avio Castle, Stronghold at the Entrance to Trento province

Who among you has never passed on the motorway from Verona to the north and been left open-mouthed when, suddenly, like a sentinel, this magnificent jewel of the feudal past comes into the view?

Avio Castle has always been the beacon welcoming travelers approaching Trento province from the south and is a wonderful example of charm, memory and beauty.

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A fine example of an early medieval Alpine stronghold: Rovereto Castle

It rises majestically on the rocky spur right where the Leno River flows into the city. Rovereto Castle has an interesting history, and it became the seat of the wonderful Italian War History Museum starting in 1921. Do you know this beautiful example of an alpine castle in the heart of Rovereto? For interesting ideas and to rediscover its history, don’t miss this post.

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TRENTO PROVINCE CASTLES

There are many castles in Trento province, each with its own history and mysteries. From the elegant elegance of Thun Castle to the warrior frescoes of Avio Castle. We have prepared a small map “Castles of Trentino”. Click on the colored points and you can create your ideal journey to discover the most beautiful castles in Trento province.

Ready? To spark your imagination, you will find 5 photos of wonderful castles. After each beautiful excursion, we are waiting for you at the hostel to see if you have guessed the name one of the glimpses below.

Do you also like the lakes of Trento province?

Crystal clear waters, surrounded by green meadows, woods and peaks that are reflected with beautiful and iridescent colors changing with the time of day. Discover the fantastic lakes of Trento province.

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In the presence of majesty, the Buonconsiglio Castle in Trento

It’s reductive and not very enriching to put in a blog post what history and memory manage to evoke through the magnificence of such an incredible castle. The purpose of these few lines is, therefore, to make some small suggestions to readers in order to invite them to visit Trento province and one of its most precious pearls, a few kilometers from the Rovereto Hostel.

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THUN CASTLE 

Do you know of a magical castle in Trento province? You certainly cannot miss a visit to Thun Castle. 

About 45 minutes by car from the Rovereto Hostel, immersed in the apple orchards of the Val di Non, stands the magical Thun Castle, just above the small village of Vigo di Ton.

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