Cles Castle

Cles, Italy

Isolated on a hummock surrounded by terraced orchards in the artificial basin of Santa Giustina, Cles Castle was built as a fortification to control the Roman road, which used to link the two banks of Stream Noce via a wooden bridge. The original ancient centre was composed of the 'Age-old Tower'. Prince-Bishop Bernardo Clesio had the castle expanded and given a Renaissance style look.

At the beginning of the 16th century the castle was attacked, during the so-called Peasant Rebellion, and in 1825 suffered a severe fire, yet it still boasts indoor some 16th century frescoes ascribed to Marcello Fogolino.

Now property of the Barons of Cles, the castle is closed to the public except for special summer events.

References:

Visit Trentino

Address

Via del Castello 4, Cles, Italy

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

More Information

www.visittrentino.info

Rating

3.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marco Brioschi (15 months ago)
Beautiful Castle, on a hill between the town of Cles and Lake Santa Giustina. To reach it a narrow and unpaved road, mini parking at the base of the castle. Too bad we found it closed. From the outside it is very well kept and the view that should be enjoyed from its walls is certainly something unique .. the 3 stars only for the external view.

Francesco Marchetti (16 months ago)
A stupendous monument, unfortunately not open to visitors because it is private, a shame because the conditions seen from the outside are more than excellent

عبدالله العيسى (17 months ago)
not open for public

Elena Curcio (2 years ago)
Visto da fuori è spettacolare. Non è stato possibile vedere altro.

Paolo Sklim (3 years ago)
Imposing castle overlooking the lake. Too bad not being able to visit it completely due to an important internal restoration.

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