Trentino Castles

Trentino castles: Castel Thun

Thun castle was built around the half of the 13th cent. It was the house of the rich and powerful Thun family. They had lots of residences in Non and Sole Valleys.
The structure of Castel Thun is typically gothic and majestic. It had both a civil and a military function in fact.
Thun castle is on top of a hill (609 metres above sea level). It’s located near a village called Vigo di Ton and it has a wonderful panoramic view.

Trentino castles: Castel Tures

Tures castle (Castel Tures, Burg Taufers) is a medieval castle. It is located in Campo Tures, in the middle of Tures Valley, which crosses Pusteria Valley.

Castel Tures was built by the Taufers Sirs. They were nobles and dynasts. From 1215 they were ministers of the Church of Bressanone. The castle became residence in the 15th and 16th cent.

Castel Tures is particularly big and its furniture is very precious. It is immersed in a wonderful scenery and it is surrounded by the apline chain with its glaciers. Tures Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in Trentino Alto-Adige.