Telvana Castle

Borgo Valsugana, Italy

The origins of Telvana Castle date back to the Roman age. According to documents the castle was destroyed by the Franks in 590 A.D. while other sources speak of this event in late Medieval times. The primitive core of the castle, dating probably from the 13th century, was built around a single square watchtower, 5 m per side and reaching a height of 26 m. In 1665 it was burned down and was then re-built as a baron's residence.

Climbing along the path, the magic atmosphere grows, till reaching the back of the castle, from where you can admire the whole Valsugana. The sight is really breathtaking, the partially ruined towers and walls are so fascinating and exciting.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Davide Vialardi (5 months ago)
A beautiful and important castle, unfortunately visible in a dignified manner only from very far away! To get to the castle you can take an arduous but pleasant path in the woods. Once you arrive at your destination you can't see much other than the entrance facade. The castle cannot be visited and even the walk around the castle could be more stimulating, perhaps by placing some signs that illustrate its history. It's really a shame not to be able to visit it!
Maciej Dziedzic (7 months ago)
The castle looks beautiful from the town, you can walk around it, but the castle is in private hands, so you cannot enter its premises
Anton Ivanov (17 months ago)
The castle beckons with its beauty even while you drive up to it. A beautiful path leads to it from the town. Not a very difficult climb, but worth it. Once near, you can not get inside, as the castle is closed.
Darius Radkevicius (20 months ago)
Castle Telvana looks very impressive and alluring from a highway. But you can’t tell that up close. The castle is fenced, high walls are not allowing to see what is inside, therefore there is currently no way not only to get, but even, not to observe what is inside.
Alex Pezzoli (2 years ago)
Castle obviously closed. But from Borgo a beautiful path that leads to us (path of the Bersaglieri). Continuing to reach the ruins of the Sanpietro castle.
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