Castel San Michele

The Castello di San Michele, also known as Castello di Ossana, was originally built along one of the main roads between Trentino and the Alto Bresciano. The fortress enjoyed both civil and criminal jurisdiction under the supervision of the Episcopal Curia. Even though it was built at the time of the Longobards, it was first mentioned in written documents in 1191.

Over time the castle changed hands several times and was owned, among others, by the prince bishops of Trento, the Counts of Görz-Tirol and most recently by Bertha von Suttner who was awarded the Peace Nobel prize in 1905. The 25-metre high keep is the most well-preserved architectural element of the entire monument. The castle is complete with a drawbridge, a watch tower, prisons and several rooms.

In 1992 the castle was acquired by the Autonomous Province of Trento who launched extensive restoration works making several rooms accessible again.