Belasi Castle

Campodenno, Italy

Belasi Castle was probably built during the 12th century and it overlooks the valley from a cliff above the river with the same name, in an area called Lover in the municipality of Campodenno. It belongs to the group of medieval castles that were built on the right bank of Non valley. In the 16th century the castle lost its original functions, which were administrative and of control, becoming a noble residence continuosly occupied until the end of World War II, when it was abandoned.

The castle has been recently bought by the Campodenno municipality, in order to be recovered for a public fruition.

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Strada Provinciale 55 23, Campodenno, Italy
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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www.cultura.trentino.it

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User Reviews

Lorenza Pozzarle (4 months ago)
A sign outside the tourist office in Cles indicated that the castle is open ... We arrive at the castle and we discover that it opens only on Saturdays and Sundays .... Too bad
Ernesto Costa (5 months ago)
Nice castle, well kept. Just a little too bare of interior furnishings.
Fede Severini (5 months ago)
Castle open for a couple of years. Inside there are 3 floors and there is an internal lift. It is a castle that lends itself to events, such as a wedding or used as a picture gallery. Inside there are walls with frescoes and a chapel with an altar.
Fulvio Tarolli (5 months ago)
Remarkable recovery of the manor and the frescoes, a visit to the nearby church is also a must. Equipped for the disabled with lift.
Yariv Abi (2 years ago)
Still in construction, the is amazing. In few months it will be perfect
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