Beseno Castle
Ever tried on late medieval armour? Here you can! Castel Beseno is an impressive fortress dominating an entire hilltop, ideal for revisiting the 15th century.
Walk the defensive walls, looking out at the broad valle dell’Adige below. Visit rooms used for baking bread. Descend into kitchens and cellars and try on helmets, shields, and armour to feel like a 15th century warrior. Castel Beseno is the ideal place to learn about life in a Renaissance fortress.
Dominating the hilltop since the 12th century, in 1487 it was at the centre of the Battle of Calliano, a turning point in the war between Venetian troops and Trentino and Tyrol warriors (recreated in a number of immersive rooms). Castel Beseno is now a much-visited attraction. It houses museum collections, temporary exhibitions, and a rich programme of events and activities appealing especially to children and historical re-enactment fans.
HIGHLIGHT
The Battle of Calliano section.
Opening times
• from 1st May to 1st November 2026, from Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm
• from 2nd November to 6th December 2026, on Saturday and Sunday 9:30am-5pm
• from 9th December to 18th December 2026, on Saturday and Sunday 9:30am-5pm
• from 19th December 2026 to 6th January 2027, from Tuesday to Sunday 9:30am-5pm
Closing times:
• from 7th December to 8th December 2026,
Exceptional closure:
• 4th January 2027
Price:
7€Public transport
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
It can be reached on foot, up a steep road.
Coordinates
Recommendations nearby
A route through the woods and villages of Alta Vallagarina, rich in culture, history and nature, passing between Calliano, Besenello and Volano.
A steady and challenging climb from Calliano to the Folgaria plateau
Of historical seats and gallant knights.On 10 August 1487, in Calliano, the army of the Serenissima, which occupied southern Trentino, clashed with ...
Themed route inspired by the centuries-old controversies between the Magnificent Community of Folgaria and the Trapp Counts, feudal lords of Castel ...
Itinerary among the vineyards and castles of Vallagarina.
Spring hike along the "Sentiero dell'Arte" from Castel Pietra through the gorge of the Rio Cavallo to Castel Beseno
Beseno Castle
+39 0464 834600 http://www.buonconsiglio.it/index.php/it/Castel-Beseno E-mail: info@buonconsiglio.it
A route through the woods and villages of Alta Vallagarina, rich in culture, history and nature, passing between Calliano, Besenello and Volano.
A steady and challenging climb from Calliano to the Folgaria plateau
Themed route inspired by the centuries-old controversies between the Magnificent Community of Folgaria and the Trapp Counts, feudal lords of Castel ...
Spring hike along the "Sentiero dell'Arte" from Castel Pietra through the gorge of the Rio Cavallo to Castel Beseno
A nice climb where it’s important to gage your strength. It’s the only way to take on the road that from Calliano in Valle dell’Adige leads to ...
Itinerary among the vineyards and castles of Vallagarina.

User Questions