Castel Beseno

Castel Beseno near Rovereto is the biggest feudal fortification of Trentino

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Castel Beseno in autumn.
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Castel Beseno is situated on a hill above Calliano and Besenello.
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View from the castle to the village of Besenello.
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Castel Beseno stands on a hill near Folgaria in the Vallagarina between Trento and Rovereto. It is the biggest fortress of Trentino and was built in a strategically important position. The monument was first mentioned in historic documents dating back to the 12th century, when it was a fief of the counts of Appiano and the residence of the Da Beseno noble family.

The castle's eventful history starts in 1470 as it was granted as a fief to the counts of Trapp, a noble family from Stiria, close to the emperor of Austria. After having been destroyed in a fire, the mediaeval castle was renovated and converted into a residence. In 1800 the castle was abandoned and given to the Autonomous Province of Trento. The monument was restored and is now one of the branches of the Museo del Castello del Buonconsiglio.

Castel Beseno is surrounded by two impressive elliptical curtain walls with a total length of 250 m and a width of about 50 metres. The big silvery bastions, the dark gates with the drawbridge and the portcullis, as well as the tournament field, are also worth mentioning.

Contact info

via Castel Beseno - 38060 - Calliano - Besenello (TN)
Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
+39 0461 233770
info@buonconsiglio.it

Opening times

Sat 14 Mar closed
Sun 15 Mar closed
Mon 16 Mar closed
Tue 17 Mar closed
Wed 18 Mar closed
Thu 19 Mar closed
Fri 20 Mar closed

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Full timetables

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Opening times: (21/03/2026 - 05/04/2026)

Mon closed
Tue 09:30 - 17:00
Wed 09:30 - 17:00
Thu 09:30 - 17:00
Fri 09:30 - 17:00
Sat 09:30 - 17:00
Sun 09:30 - 17:00

Admission

€ 7.00: Ticket
€ 5.00: over 65, groups over 15 visitors
€ 4.00: children from 15 to 26 years
€ 14.00: Family Ticket (2 adults + children under 18) / € 7.00 (1 adult + children under 18)

Free entrance: Children up to 14 years old (with an identity document), persons with disabilities, Trentino Guest Card,Museum Pass

Visit to the 5 Castles (Castello del Buonconsiglio, Castel Beseno, Castello di Stenico, Castel Thun, Castel Caldes):
€ 20.00: ticket
€ 15.00: reduced ticket

More information

Barriers for wheelchair users exist. in this case we suggest to contact the museum (+39 0461 492811 / +39 0461 233770 - education@buonconsiglio.it). For wheelchair users and their company the entrance is free.

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