The castles come to life!
Events and exhibitions in Trentino's castles
Towers, battlements, gates and arrowslits: did you know that there are around 300 castles in Trentino? Many of them have kept their ancient beauty intact, including Castello del Buonconsiglio in Trento, Castel Thun in Val di Non, and Castel Caldes in Val di Sole. Others are now in ruins, but are witnesses of a glorious past. They all tell the story of a borderland, in a strategic position between the Mediterranean and the Alps.
And while once upon a time the courtyards and halls rang with the voices of ladies, warriors and servants, now they are brought to life by exhibitions, wine tasting events, and many other initiatives for visitors of all ages, among the towers and ramparts.
P.S.: you can also read our article on castle events for children
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The exhibition on Todeschini at the Buonconsiglio Castle
This summer, the great castle of Trento welcomes you with a prestigious exhibition. Titled The Theatre of the Everyday, the exhibition focuses on Giacomo Francesco Cipper, commonly known as Todeschini, one of the key figures in art at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhibition is open until September 12, 2025."
Puzzles and mysteries in Castel Coredo
Ready to solve the puzzles set throughout Castel Coredo’s Palazzo Nero in the Non Valley? The event is called “Intrigo a Castel Coredo di sera”: a narrated tour which includes puzzles for you to solve regarding the most mysterious happenings that have occurred in this ancient castle.
A picnic on the lawn in Castel Nanno
A lush green garden, surrounded by towers and battlements: a fairy-tale location for a delicious picnic enjoyed barefoot. You’ll find a blanket waiting for you, spread out on the lawn in the shade of a tree, along with a wooden box with your packed lunch. In the afternoon, you can enjoy a visit to the castle.
Art, music and theatre in Castel Pergine
The summer program of Castel Pergine, in Valsugana, is full of events. From the exhibition “SPAZIOTEMPO” by Francesco Panceri with various related activities, to the evening events that range from music to theater in the green setting of the castle gardens.
Contemporary art at Castel Belasi
In Val di Non there is a castle that is a point of reference for contemporary art, applied to Ecological Thought. We are talking about Castel Belasi, in Campodenno, which this summer offers a rich program of exhibitions. The common thread is the attention to biodiversity and the vulnerability of natural heritage.
Historical reenactments at Castel Beseno
A fortress on the hill, not far from Trento, where the historic Battle of Calliano was fought in 1487. To relive that historical period, on summer weekends the castle comes to life with accurate historical reenactments. The highlight is on 9 and 10 August with “All’armi all’armi”, a traditional event with historical reenactment groups from all over Europe.
An exhibition on thermalism at Castel Caldes
In Val di Sole, where beneficial thermal waters flow, Castel Caldes hosts the exhibition "ANTICHE FONTI - Tito Chini and the thermal culture in Trentino" in the summer. A refreshing and invigorating journey between the 19th and early 20th centuries, when European aristocrats chose Trentino to heal themselves and get away from the frenetic life of the big cities.
Paintings to admire at Rocca di Riva
It is called Visioni sul Garda, the new exhibition itinerary of the Pinacoteca del MAG, the Museum of Riva del Garda, housed within the walls of the Rocca di Riva. Two main themes: the landscape of Alto Garda, from the Modern Age to the Contemporary Age and sacred art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Two exhibitions at Rovereto Castle
The mitag (Italian Historical Museum of War, housed within the walls of the Rovereto castle, hosts "1943. The choice", the exhibition that tells the story of the armistice of September 8, 1943, and "Forgotten Vietnam. Italian Legionaries in Indochina 1946-1954", about a Vietnam War that not everyone knows about.
