Thun Castle, Ton, Italy - SpottingHistory

The monumental Thun Castle was built in the mid-13th century, but the current appearance dates mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries. The Spanish style gate built in 1566 in Moorish style, probably after Giorgio Thun was visited in Spain. The most famous room is the seventeenth-century Bishop's Room, entirely covered of pine wood, with a coffered ceiling and a tiled stove.

Today Thun castle is open to the public.

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Dawid Szymul (2 years ago)
Pretty nice castle, one of the many nearby. You have free entere with Trentino card.

Finiarel 3 (2 years ago)
Beautiful place! I was not convinced by the castle seen from the outside, but the internals are absolutely beautiful!

Thomas Ambacher (2 years ago)
Located in the heart of Trentino, in the midst of apple orchards, the fully furnished castle Thun offers an interesting insight into the life of Trentino nobles in days gone by

Juan Nibbelink (2 years ago)
What a beautiful place. Everywhere you look you see a potential postcard.

Marco Civolani (4 years ago)
Been there in February 2020. Amazing place, in a stunning location. The castle itself is perfectly maintained and the guided tour is very interesting. The audio guide is recommended but not mandatory: there is a lot to see and to learn, since the place has a very rich and long history. Nice and friendly personnel. Only one remark: if you go during winter or in the beginning of spring, be sure to wear a jacket, as in the rooms it gets really cold. Anyway, definitely recommended.

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