Castel Nanno

The elegant Castel Nanno is located on a hill in the immediate vicinity of Castel Valer and is clearly visible from the surroundings. It was built in accordance with the will of the lords of Enno and is nowadays a sophisticated residence from the 16th century, boasting the typical architecture of the Italian Renaissance. The square-shaped building is composed of an impressive central tower and a crenellated curtain wall with four guard towers, one at each corner. The fortress in the Val di Non was renovated between 1520 and 1530, when it received its current appearance. The partially-ruined keep on the north-eastern side of the building, is the only still visible part of the ancient mediaeval castle.

Castel Nanno is also well-known for its numerous legends. Between 1611 and 1615, three women of the village were accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death during the witch trials at the castle. In a room at the first floor stands a stone with three engraved crosses in remembrance of this tragic event. It is said that Melisenda and Ludovico, two teenagers in love, where walled in inside the castle as they didn't stop loving each other, in spite of the rivalry between their families. According to the legend, they can still be heard crying and complaining every night in May.

Castel Nanno is a private property which can be visited only during guided tours organised by the tourist association of the Val di Non.