Castel Stenico

Castel Stenico is an ancient fortress on a rocky hill above the basin of the Giudicarie Esteriori

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The village of Stenico is situated in the Giudicarie Esteriori at 670 m a.s.l. and has about 1,200 inhabitants.
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Castel Stenico is located in the eastern part of the village.
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The castle is a medieval fortress which became the property of the bishop princes of Trento from the thirteenth century. It was the seat of the captain who administered the territory.
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Over the centuries the castle was extended and rebuilt. From the outside Castel Stenico looks like a medieval fortress, while inside it has the appearance of an elegant residence thanks to the beautiful frescoes and sculptural decorations.
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Castel Stenico has been owned by the Autonomous Province of Trento since 1975 and has since then been the venue for exhibitions, contemporary art competitions and photography.
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Today Castel Stenico is a branch of the Museo Castello del Buonconsiglio di Trento. Inside it houses an important archaeological department.
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Beautiful Romanesque palace overlooking the castle courtyard.
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The Chapel of San Martino: inside there is an extraordinary cycle of sacred frescoes of the Romanesque school, a rare example of Romanesque painting in Trentino.
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The best preserved frescoes depict episodes from the life of Jesus: Annunciation, birth and crucifixion. There is also an apocalyptic scene and figures of saints.
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Castel Stenico, one of the most ancient and strategically important fortresses of the region, overlooks the village of Stenico.

Its history was heavily influenced by the prince-bishops who owned it until the 18th century. When the Napoleonic troops invaded the area, the castle was left to decay. In 1975 it was acquired by the Autonomous Province of Trento (Provincia Autonoma di Trento), who has used it since then for exhibitions, contemporary art competitions and photography competitions.

The buildings and courtyards are surrounded by a wall in the south and protected by a massive external curtain wall in the north. The Romanesque palazzo overlooks the external courtyard, where the Torre della Fune, the most ancient part of the castle, stands. The St. Martin chapel houses a valuable cycle of sacred Romanesque frescoes. The Sala del Camino Nero and the Sala dei Medaglioni with its allegoric sculptures are also worth visiting. Inside the castle you can find an important archaeological section dedicated to local history, as well as a collection of furniture, frescoes, weapons and ancient tools of the Museo Castello del Buonconsiglio in Trento. Castel Stenico is a branch of the aforementioned castle.

Contact info

Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
+39 0461 233770
info@buonconsiglio.it

Opening times

Tue 11 Aug 10:00 - 18:00
Wed 12 Aug 10:00 - 18:00
Thu 13 Aug 10:00 - 18:00
Fri 14 Aug 10:00 - 18:00
Sat 15 Aug 10:00 - 18:00
Sun 16 Aug 10:00 - 18:00
Mon 17 Aug 10:00 - 18:00

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Opening times: (01/08/2026 - 31/08/2026)

Mon 10:00 - 18:00
Tue 10:00 - 18:00
Wed 10:00 - 18:00
Thu 10:00 - 18:00
Fri 10:00 - 18:00
Sat 10:00 - 18:00
Sun 10:00 - 18:00

Opening times: (01/09/2026 - 01/11/2026)

Mon closed
Tue 10:00 - 18:00
Wed 10:00 - 18:00
Thu 10:00 - 18:00
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Opening times: (02/11/2026 - 18/12/2026)

Mon closed
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Sat 09:30 - 17:00
Sun 09:30 - 17:00

Immaculate Conception (07/12/2026 - 08/12/2026)

Mon 09:30 - 17:00
Tue 09:30 - 17:00
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Opening times: (19/12/2026 - 31/12/2026)

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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

Christmas: (25/12/2026) closed

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New Year's Day (01/01/2027) closed

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Special opening: (04/01/2027) 09:30 - 17:00

Mon 09:30 - 17:00
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Admission

€ 7.00: ticket
€ 5.00: reduced ticket (over 65, groups of 15 or more)
€ 4.00: "Young" ticket (from 15 to 26 years)

Family ticket:
€ 7.00: 1 adult + children under 18
€ 14.00: 2 adults + children under 18

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

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

+ 2.50 €: audio guide per person

More information

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

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